Senior Instructional Designer - Cybersecurity & Compliance Training

Job Role: Senior Instructional Designer – Cybersecurity & Compliance Training

Location: Baltimore, MD 21230 (1-3 days onsite)

Duration 12-18mth+

Rate: $65/hr. on 1099

CDRR FTC Requisition – Instructional Designer:

• The CDRR Training team covers regulatory required training for the Cybersecurity and Information Security Policy as well as the Global Technology Policy.
• The Instructional Designer will build and/or rebuild engaging online learning solutions, based on content in our current training library.
• The new courses would be created via in-house tools and Firm assets for design.
• As needed, they will edit and advise on course scripts.
• This role partners closely with the CDRR training team and other subject matter experts to modernize learning and driver learner engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable digital learning solutions on regulatory required topics such as cybersecurity and technology procedures.
• Utilize internal tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Articulate AI Assistant.
• Partner with subject matter experts, team members, and stakeholders to ensure that the custom courses align with business and training goals.
• Develop course templates for future learning projects.
• Maintain and update learning assets and documentation within SharePoint and other internal knowledge platforms.

Skills Required:

• Instructional design experience for online training.
• Advanced proficiency in Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, and Adobe Creative Suite as well as AI authoring tools.
• Understanding of Accessibility Standards (WCAG).
• Experience using collaboration and content management platforms such as SharePoint, Jive, and MS 365 tools.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to simplify technical material into learner-friendly content.
• Ability to collaborate with senior SMEs to develop and refine learning solutions.

Optional/Preferred Skills:

• Administrative and/or reporting experience with Cornerstone on Demand.

Background in Cybersecurity, Technology, or Compliance training.