Instructional Systems Designer
The Opportunity:
- Do you want to develop training that will transform national security?
- As an instructional systems designer, you know that even the best tools and processes can't have an impact without the right education.
- Constructing an interactive course that teaches critical information requires a real passion for understanding your customer's needs.
- We have an opportunity for an instructional systems designer who is committed to solving some of the toughest challenges in national security by crafting effective training.
- On our team, you'll work with SMEs to capture your customer's training needs and advise them on the right learning solution to help them accomplish their mission.
- Putting the learner at the center of the training experience, you'll design synchronous, asynchronous, and performance support tools.
- Following the ADDIE model, you'll build training material with multimedia specialists, graphic artists, and instructors.
- You'll use your technical skills, creativity, and experience to come up with new ideas to develop an engaging, interactive learning experience on screen or in a classroom.
- You'll recommend cutting-edge multimedia technologies and strategies, including blended learning to build a successful learning environment.
- You know communication is key, so you'll meet with SMEs and instructors throughout the process to discuss learning material and incorporate feedback.
- To ensure your solution is hitting the mark, you'll collect and analyze results using evaluation methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick Model, then fine-tune your training for maximum impact.
- You'll be able to hone your leadership skills as you share your expertise through leadership and mentoring.
- As a leader, you'll identify new opportunities to build solutions to your customer's learning needs.
- This is a chance to use your deep understanding of training methodologies to shape a creative learning experience that will engage students.
- Work with us as we improve national security through learner-centered instructional design. Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 7+ years of experience with instructional design or curriculum development
- Experience collaborating with and coordinating the efforts of military SMEs throughout the courseware development process
- Experience writing or developing instructional content for military clients
- Experience using MS Word and MS PowerPoint to develop lesson guides and instructor-based training courseware
- Ability to create new or improved instructional products or learning solutions with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage project deliverables, including timelines, milestones, and on-time delivery with limited guidance
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience developing flying training curricula for military programs such as the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) community
- Experience advising and providing guidance to all levels of military commands and staff
- Experience with Commercial Off the Shelf courseware development software, tools, and applications
- Knowledge of learner-centric and competency-based educational principles
- Possession of strong analytical and critical thinking skills to conduct research, synthesize information, and evaluate options for action
- Secret clearance
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, or Education
- Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation:
- At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.
- Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
- Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
- Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
- Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
- We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
- Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
- The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD).
- The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.
- This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement:
- As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
- You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.
- We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy:
- AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools.
- However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge.
- As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model:
- Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually.
- To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote:
- If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid:
- If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.
- You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite:
- If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.