Instructional Systems Designer

Instructional Systems DesignerSAIC is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to join a talented training development team supporting a government client. The selected candidate will help design, develop, and modernize training for new employees, ensuring that course content is engaging, mission-relevant, instructionally sound, and aligned with client expectations.This role requires a skilled learning professional with experience in the Intelligence Community, strong instructional design expertise, and the ability to work closely with subject matter experts, instructors, multimedia developers, graphics specialists, and client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum development, and the unique needs of learners entering a complex mission environment.Key Responsibilities:Designing, developing, and updating training materials for new employee courses and onboarding programsApplying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or similar models to create effective learning solutionsWorking with subject matter experts to analyze training needs and translate complex technical or mission-focused content into clear learning objectives, lessons, activities, and assessmentsDeveloping instructor-led, blended, scenario-based, role-play, and interactive learning experiences Creating and revising lesson plans, facilitator guides, student guides, slide decks, exercises, assessments, job aids, and supporting course materialsCollaborating with instructors, course directors, multimedia developers, graphics teams, and client stakeholders to produce high-quality training productsSupporting the design of training that prepares new employees for success in their roles and reinforces organizational standards, expectations, and mission prioritiesIncorporating adult learning principles, practical application, learner engagement strategies, and performance-based outcomes into course designReviewing existing curriculum to identify gaps, outdated content, redundancies, and opportunities for improvementSupporting course pilots, classroom observations, learner evaluations, and after-action reviews. Using student feedback, instructor input, and performance data to recommend and implement course improvementsEnsuring training materials are accurate, current, well-organized, and suitable for delivery in a classified government environmentMaintaining strong communication with the client and internal team to ensure training development activities remain on schedule and aligned with program requirementsQualifications:Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; commensurate experience can be substituted for the degreeMust already hold an Active TS/SCI clearance with PolygraphPrior experience working in or supporting the Intelligence CommunityDemonstrated experience designing training for adult learnersStrong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and curriculum development best practicesExperience developing instructor-led training, blended learning, scenario-based training, role-play activities, practical exercises, and assessmentsAbility to work effectively with subject matter experts to capture, organize, and translate complex information into usable training materialsStrong writing, editing, organization, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsAbility to work collaboratively with instructional designers, instructors, multimedia specialists, graphics teams, course managers, and government stakeholdersTarget salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.