INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 2

Instructional Designer 2Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Nov 6, 2026 Req ID: 50753 Team: O36 LRN DESIGN & MM PRD Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $63,000.00 to $79,000.00 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.The Role Training & Development Instructional Design work focuses on developing training curriculum and materials for the general workforce and targeted functional/technical areas including:Analyzing employee learning needs and partnering with subject matter experts and business management to provide input for course contentPlanning and coordinating skills assessments and trainingProviding instruction and guidance to trainers; may facilitate training during introduction of new coursesDeveloping and monitoring metrics for evaluating training and development effectivenessMay include the design of computer-based training programs.May select and/or oversee vendors to develop training content or conduct training.Must have Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experienceOne of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:NNS Apprentice School graduateNavy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduateHigh School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experienceHigh School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experienceNice to HaveMinimum skills working knowledge of ADDIE and adult learning theoryExperience developing blended learning: instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning (Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia)Ability to create job aids and performance support tools aligned with standardsBasic media development capability (Adobe Photoshop-simple graphics, Adobe Audition-audio/video cleanup)Ability to create clear, accurate training based on technical documents, procedures, drawings, and company processesExperience updating or maintaining training materials for compliance, audits, and quality reviewsAbility to collaborate with department training managers and coordinators on courseware developmentExperience working with subject matter expertsWhy HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.