Computer-Based Training (CBT) Developer at Navstar Inc. in Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Job Description:

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description:

The selected candidate will become a member of a multidisciplinary training team and will be responsible for the computer-based training (CBT) component. She/he will manage the client website used for the delivery of a comprehensive training program. Duties include creating and maintaining interactive training modules for more than 30 user roles, maintaining more than 400 step-by-step operational procedures, and creating new procedures. The CBT Developer will:

• Maintain a client website for DoD and Government users worldwide.
• Collaborate with other ISDs/Training Developers in a SAFe Agile framework environment in designing and developing CBT content enabling end user learning.
• Consult with subject-matter experts to determine instructional requirements.
• Analyze interface systems and components and implement training solutions.
• Collaborate with technical writers and web managers in preparing and delivering multiple training products.
• Design and prepare graphics for multimedia use.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze learning objectives against program requirements, and coordinate data gathering and processing for various levels of evaluation and assessment.
• Plan, design, and deliver learning strategies based on a blended-learning strategy in the form of Storyboard CBT content.
• Gather and organize information from multiple sources.
• Develop instructional materials in interactive HTML-based modules from CBT storyboards.
• Edit style-based documents and multilayer images.
• Create composite images, process flow, and information architecture diagrams.
• Draft illustrations, flowcharts, and other graphic elements.
• Capture screenshots from a client interface.
• Create and manage multimedia elements.
• Maintain 508 compliance standards.
• Test website for SCORM conformance.
• Write and test technical procedures.
• Package web components for deployment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• At least 5 years of experience developing training materials, managing websites, and creating graphics.
• At least 5 years of experience developing training materials, managing websites, and creating graphics.
• At least 5 years of experience maintaining client websites for operability.
• Extensive experience authoring CBT storyboards.
• Experience working with system engineers, software engineers, and program management to translate technical information into instructions for novice users.
• Experience maintaining a client website with the highest standards for operability and UX.
• Experience working with software users to assess software usability and improve user experience (UX).
• Must be able to successfully schedule and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Human System Engineering, Web Management, or a related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of graphics applications such as Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Multimedia applications, search engines, and web browsers.
• Experience in Web publishing applications and PDF editors.
• Strong Office applications skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, and OneNote. Knowledge of SCORM policies and procedures.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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