Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SAIC is a mission integrator providing technology, engineering, and professional services across defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets. The Instructional Systems Designer will conduct training needs and systems analyses, collect and analyze training data, and develop reports and instructional strategies for complex technical systems. The role will also design and evaluate end-to-end learning solutions while collaborating with engineers, program managers, and subject-matter experts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a combination of Training Needs Assessment (TNA), Training Situation Analysis (TSA), and parts of a Training Systems Requirements Analysis (TSRA) in line with DOW guidance
- Analyze current training across the pipeline and deconstruct training tasks, media, and instructional strategies
- Develop data collection strategies, protocol, and tools
- Collect and validate job and training tasks to ensure alignment between training and job performance requirements
- Collect data from current and former students, instructors and receiving units using surveys, focus groups, and interviews
- Work closely with SMEs to gather and validate highly technical content and ensure accuracy across deliverables
- Conduct statistical data analysis
- Develop training analysis reports including descriptive data analysis and courses of action
- Design end‑to‑end instructional solutions for complex systems, including ILT, VILT, eLearning, blended learning, and performance support tools
- Conduct formative and summative evaluations of learning solutions; recommend enhancements based on data-driven insights
Skills
- Bachelor's and six (6) years' experience; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
- Demonstrated expertise with training needs analysis and job task analysis methodologies
- Strong command of ADDIE, adult learning theory, and performance-based design principles
- Experience in DoD/DoW Training
- Experience working with teams of diverse backgrounds
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage priorities across multiple programs and meet deadlines in dynamic environments
- US Citizen and Secret Clearance
- Masters degree in ISD, I/O psychology, or HPT with training analysis experience
- 7+ years of experience designing training for complex technical or engineering-driven systems (e.g., aerospace, defense, avionics, cyber, or advanced manufacturing)
- Experience conducting training analysis in the DoD, preferably Air Force
- Experience with Air Force air crew training processes
- Familiarity building competency models
- Experience using the ADDIE or AGILE training development methodology
- Experience designing and developing training in a military setting
Benefits
- Remote position
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