Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DMS International is a professional services firm that develops customized learning solutions for commercial, civilian, and defense organizations. The company seeks a Program Manager / Instructional Systems Design Training Instructor to manage training program activities and develop and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid training. The role focuses on instructional design, curriculum development, adult-learning methodologies, training evaluation, and stakeholder coordination in defense and/or healthcare environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Program Manager responsible for the overall management and coordination of training program activities
- Develop, update, and maintain training curricula, lesson plans, instructor guides, student materials, assessments, and related instructional products
- Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles and established methodologies, including ADDIE, throughout the training-development lifecycle
- Develop and deliver effective in-person/instructor-led training (ILT) for adult learners
- Develop and deliver virtual instructor-led training (VILT) and hybrid training using Microsoft Teams or comparable platforms
- Use virtual engagement tools such as chat, polls, whiteboards, screen sharing, breakout rooms, Q&A, and collaborative activities to promote learner participation
- Apply adult-learning principles and instructional strategies to support knowledge retention, comprehension, and practical application
- Conduct training needs assessments and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to establish learning objectives and course requirements
- Translate technical, operational, and program requirements into clear and effective instructional content
- Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, learner feedback, performance observations, and other appropriate measures
- Coordinate instructors, schedules, training materials, logistics, and stakeholder communications
- Monitor training quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Ensure training products and delivery methods remain aligned with customer and program requirements
- Provide program leadership, operational oversight, and continuity during the performance period
- Serve as the designated decision-maker for assigned program activities and responsibilities
- Coordinate with government/customer representatives and other stakeholders to resolve training and program issues
- Ensure the designated alternate is sufficiently informed and prepared to assume PM responsibilities during periods of PM absence
Skills
- 5–7 years of experience developing and delivering training
- Experience in Defense and/or healthcare training environments
- Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
- Curriculum development
- Course development
- Adult-learning methodologies
- Training needs analysis
- Learning objectives and instructional strategies
- Training evaluation and continuous improvement
- Experience delivering both on-site/in-person and virtual instructor-led training
- Experience with MS Teams or comparable virtual platforms and learner engagement tools
- Strong communication, organization, coordination, and facilitation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet customer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field
- Relevant instructional design, training, facilitation, or program management certifications
- Experience supporting federal, Department of Defense, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments
- Experience developing training for technical, operational, or professional audiences
- Experience managing multiple training courses, instructors, schedules, and deliverables
- Experience with blended learning and other technology-enabled training methodologies
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Full-time employment
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