Senior Instructional Designer (CAU)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

IB3 Global Solutions is a national security company specializing in technical services, strategic advisory services, mission integration, and workforce development that strengthen America's strategic deterrence and counterproliferation enterprise. We support the Department of Energy, Department of War, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and other national security customers through highly specialized technical, analytical, and mission support services.

Our core mission areas include:

• Strategic Deterrence & Nuclear Security
• Counterproliferation & Threat Reduction
• Nuclear Workforce & Mission Readiness
• Mission Integration & Decision Advantage

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Instructional Designer independently plans, designs, develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates high-quality training programs and instructional materials. This position requires advanced knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and systematic training development, as well as the ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Working collaboratively with National Training Center (NTC) instructors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other team members through Rapid Development Teams (RDTs) and other collaborative processes, the individual develops effective learning experiences for classroom, virtual, eLearning, and scenario-based environments in direct support of the Contractor Acquisition University (CAU) department which is designed to meet the unique needs of the Department of Energy’s acquisition community.

The successful candidate demonstrates initiative, accountability, adaptability, and sound professional judgment; independently identifies needs, anticipates and resolves challenges, and elevates significant concerns when appropriate. As part of a highly collaborative team, the individual shares expertise, supports colleagues, and contributes to changing organizational priorities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Independently plan, design, develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate training programs and instructional materials using established instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Conduct training needs assessments, job/task analyses, and related analyses to identify performance gaps, establish learning objectives, and recommend appropriate training solutions.
• Develop instructional materials for classroom, virtual, eLearning, self-paced, and scenario-based delivery, including job aids and other performance support tools.
• Collaborate with instructors, SMEs, and stakeholders to translate complex technical information into accurate, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
• Manage course development projects, including project planning, resource coordination, milestone tracking, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Proactively identify needs, anticipate project challenges, implement practical solutions, and exercise sound judgment about when to elevate significant issues.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to instructional content, assessments, delivery methods, and course outcomes.
• Review and maintain training products for technical accuracy, instructional effectiveness, consistency, and applicable requirements to include DOE and other applicable instructional design principles.
• Contribute to curriculum management processes, procedures, tools, and quality assurance practices.
• Evaluate instructional technologies and methodologies for potential use in training and performance improvement.
• Manage multiple assignments and changing priorities while maintaining accountability for deliverables.
• Share instructional design expertise with junior instructional designers and provide informal technical guidance and assistance to colleagues and stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate across functional areas, support shared team priorities, and contribute where skills and organizational needs align.
• Assist with course hosting and upload courses to the LMS.
• Test other developers’ work and provide feedback during alpha testing.
• Collaborate on interface design and instructional sequencing; organize creative sessions with multimedia staff.
• Serve as the contact for the Quality Assurance Team and for collaboration issues between developers and multimedia staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or a related training discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and systematic training development methodologies, including ADDIE or equivalent approaches.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments, job/task analyses, curriculum development, and training evaluations across multiple delivery formats.
• Proficiency with instructional design and development tools, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, LeaderGuide Pro, Focus Learning VISION, or comparable applications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the initiative and adaptability to support changing team and organizational priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense/War (DOD/W) installation access, including a DBIDS card.
• Participation in IB3’s Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP), including random drug testing.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning and development, human performance technology, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing, maintaining, or evaluating technical training programs within DOE or other federal government environments.
• Familiarity with DOE training requirements, instructional design standards, and curriculum development processes.
• Experience applying the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) or comparable instructional systems development methodologies.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on technical training and performance-based learning activities.
• Experience improving curriculum management procedures, tools, or quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with NTC training programs and curriculum management practices.
• Familiarity with the LMS, Workday.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position is on-site at the NTC Facility at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM. Remote work is not permitted.
• This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.
• Some positions follow an “AWS” schedule where some weeks will be four 10-hour days with every other Friday off.
• Ability to sit for long periods, regularly talk and converse with co-workers

BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG TEST NOTICE TO APPLICANT

IB3 Global Solutions is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening. The drug screening will involve a 9-panel urine test in compliance with all EEOC and FCRA regulations. Further, all employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification during their employment. The background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information:

• Social Security Number
• Criminal Convictions & History
• Prior Employment History
• Educational History

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Financial Advisor access
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid Holiday Plan
• Free access to Health Concierge service.
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity. IB3 provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities. This job description reflects the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties & responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. IB3 Global Solutions may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.