Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

DSS JH North Palm Beach - North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Description

DSS, Inc. is a leading health information software development and systems integration company, offering services and solutions utilized daily by thousands of clinicians and administrative staff at the VA medical facilities.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for producing innovative, high-quality e-learning content in support of DSS's software products. This role requires the ability to independently oversee the full lifecycle of e-learning content production — from initial design conceptualization through finished deliverables, ensuring all materials meet professional standards and align with organizational objectives. The Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with DSS software Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to analyze and translate complex technical information into clear, accessible, and engaging end-user content tailored to our healthcare software clients. This position operates with minimal supervision from the Instructional Designer-Senior, requiring a self-motivated professional with strong project management skills, keen attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to produce polished instructional materials in a fast-paced environment.

Local Candidate Only: This is a hybrid opportunity and must be able to work from the North Palm Beach, Florida office 3 days a week.

What We Offer

At DSS, Inc., we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is encouraged. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Contributing to healthcare technology solutions that directly support Veterans and the clinicians who care for them.
• Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals, including software developers, SMEs, and fellow instructional designers.
• Opportunities to mentor e-Learning Developers and expand your expertise in a dynamic, evolving field.
• Bring your ideas to the table and help shape how DSS positions its e-learning content to meet industry needs.
• Enjoy the benefits of a remote work environment with a team that values work-life balance.
• Join a well-established company with a strong reputation in the federal healthcare IT sector.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• A strong grasp of written, oral, and visual communications with the ability to draft, write, produce, edit, and deliver professional e-learning content
• Demonstrated experience applying a structured instructional design methodology to develop e-learning content from needs analysis through publication.
• Proficiency with professional e-learning authoring tools; Adobe Captivate experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clear learning objectives, narration scripts, assessments, and instructional copy.
• Experience publishing and administering content in a Learning Management System.
• Demonstrated fluency with AI tools as an active part of a professional workflow.
• A portfolio of finished e-learning work demonstrating current skills and representative projects.

Preferred

• Experience developing SCORM, HTML5, and 508-compliant content.
• Knowledge of healthcare or government client environments.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence and Jira).
• Familiarity with Paycom or a comparable LMS platform.
• Formal instructional design certification (ATD, CPTD, or equivalent).

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Communications, or a related field.
• Desired: Any additional applicable education or training.

Years of Experience in a Similar Role

• Required: 2+ years professional experience directly developing e-learning and related multimedia content as an eLearning Developer. A demonstrable portfolio of work.
• Desired: Previous experience developing software for healthcare or government clients. Experience supporting training operations in a corporate or matrix organization.

Compensation

The salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DSS, Inc.'s total compensation package for employees.

Physical Demands

• Standing - 25% per day
• Sitting - 60% per day
• Walking - 10% per day
• Stooping - 5% per day
• Lifting - 5 – 10 lbs. daily x 2 (normal workday)50 lbs. unassisted when travelling with luggage
• Computer Work - 50% per day
• Telephone Work - 25% per day
• Reading - 25% per day
• Other, please specify

DSS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation seeking employment with DSS, Inc., please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.