Instructional Systems Designer

Instructional Systems Designer

ICF is currently seeking an Instructional Systems Designer. We aren't generic contractors; we are expert consultants. We work with our clients to determine the ideal solution to their problems. We are seeking candidates who can help us create dynamic, engaging, exciting learning content with an emphasis on user-centered design, user experience (UX), and accessibility for all learners. This requires candidates who are nimble and innovative in their application of instructional design principles.

Using your mix of creative skills and project awareness, the successful candidate will create interactive and engaging ways to communicate instructional content knowledge as well as provide feedback on other team members' materials. The candidate will have the ability to develop a range of instructional materials including classroom-based training, online training and performance support tools, self-paced guides, case studies, job aids, etc.

We focus on providing practical solutions to challenges in management and organizational change for public and private sector clients. These solutions include innovative, creative, and responsive training, organizational development, change management, and strategic performance improvement services.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team under the supervision of a Program Manager.
• Design instructional material for customized training courses.
• Assess learning needs to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate employee courses and instructional packages to enhance the services provided to customers.
• Create new and revise existing training programs and curricula.
• Ensure that training programs adhere to instructional systems design practices and principles, working closely with program offices to validate that training needs and requirements are addressed.
• Provide consultation and perform instructional design functions.
• Provide a robust and comprehensive analysis of the agency's current and future learning needs and goals (e.g., create a detailed strategic and tactical project plan for the Full Lifecycle of Training Support at the agency)
• Participate in the development and review of products for adherence to style and storyboard guidelines, writing standards, course/task flow, and designing for standards such as SCORM conformance and Section 508 compliance.
• Ability to develop clear and concise linear and non-linear storyboards for programmers/online developers, including graphics concepts, audio scripts, user interactions, navigation, and other related elements

• Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Superior use of the English language including the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate information and ideas effectively

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of applicable work experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Knowledge of the field of human-computer interaction and performance-centered design
• Ability to apply instructional design principles to gaming and simulation environments
• Leverage AI to streamline the training development process
• Experience and working knowledge of at least one rapid development tool (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise)
• Detailed knowledge of Section 508 requirements as applied to course design and development
• Experience developing video / motion-graphic storyboards
• Experience with design production tools (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Familiarity with concepts related to Communities of Practice and the application of social networking and online collaboration tools to learning
• Experience serving Federal clients, particularly FDA
• Experience working in consulting firm environments