INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

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Performs the following duties in support of Warfighting Acquisition University learning assets and training environment:

1. Analysis & Requirements Definition - Conducts needs assessments, front-end analyses, and job/occupational analyses to determine training gaps and performance requirements. Collaborates with Learning Directors (LDs), Program Managers (PMs), SMEs, and stakeholders to finalize requirements, learning outcomes, and solution recommendations.
2. Instructional Design & Learning Architecture - Leads the design of learning for assigned courses, credentials, or micro-learning assets. Develops Design Documents including, Learning objectives and outcomes, Assessment strategies, Bloom's level alignment, Minimum content coverage requirements, Performance-based learning approaches, Visual and instructional design principles. Advises on instructional material formats, delivery modes, and technology selection. Ensures adherence to adult learning principles, accessibility requirements, and Warfighting Acquisition University quality standards.
3. Instructional Material Development - Develops, reviews, or revises instructional materials such as storyboards, lesson plans, facilitator guides, eLearning modules, multimedia scripts, and learner resources. Designs or specifies training aids, simulations, job aids, and technology-enhanced learning tools.
4. Contractor Oversight & Quality Assurance - Evaluates deliverables from contractor ISDs using checklists, rubrics, and documented change requests. Reviews contractor-developed: Design Documents, Multimedia products, Accessibility components, Support materials, storyboards, and test items.
5. Assessment, Test & Measurement - Develops or reviews objective tests, performance assessments, rubrics, and evaluation instruments. Ensures assessments are valid, reliable, and aligned with performance requirements. Supports assessment strategy development across learning assets and credentials.

Perform all other duties as assigned.