Instructional Systems Designer

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Instructional Systems Designer Full Time – Cleveland, OH, US Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually Summary of Position BQMI is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer / Writer to develop interactive web-based training courses to support the NASA Safety Center’s (NSC) professional development initiatives. The Instructional Designer / Writer will apply a combination of creative and technical skills in the design and development of courses for the NSC’s Strategic Engagement and Development Office. The NSC is an IACET accredited training provider. The mission of the NSC is to provide Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) training and development expertise, information, verification, and analysis to enable collaboration and learning while promoting a safe workplace and successful programs and projects. The NSC vision is to be NASA’s preeminent resource for SMA expertise, data, and tools. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work with the NSC customer and NASA course owners to establish training objectives and determine the scope, content, and structure of new courses, based on identified learning outcomes. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop new course content and identify visuals. Write effective copy, instructional text, and scripts (audio and video). Develop examples, exercises, scenarios, and case studies to engage learners, enhance and reinforce course content, and improve transfer to the work environment. Develop appropriate assessment tools to ensure that learning objectives are met. Suggest the appropriate delivery format for training to be developed. Support NSC-sponsored training conferences and events as requested, including: Draft and revise session presentations for event speakers Attend events to document observations, best practices, and attendee feedback Additional Duties (where applicable) Build and maintain close working relationships with NSC staff and their stakeholders/customers to understand training and course development needs and requirements. Develop and maintain knowledge of the NSC’s technical disciplines, curriculum documents, and training and professional development environment. Coordinate work with extended team members and resources, such as project managers, interactive designers, producers, and multimedia developers as needed. Summary of Qualifications General Experience Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models Skilled in creating content for different learning audiences Strong creative and technical writing skills Research skills including gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources to develop content Ability to extract information from interviews, technical documents, and metrics Ability to craft creative, unique, and relevant interactive content Demonstrated command of the English language including rules and usage Knowledge and awareness of 508 compliance Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and communication skills High comfort level with technical subject matter Ability to communicate with engineers and others with a technical background Application of adult learning concepts, methods, and processes Proficiency with Microsoft Office Strong, resourceful online researching abilities Experience and Education Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and communication skills High comfort level with technical subject matter Ability to communicate with engineers and others with a technical background Application of adult learning concepts, methods, and processes Proficiency with Microsoft Office Strong, resourceful online researching abilities Personality or self-management skills Ability to interface with high-level customers in a respectful and professional manner Analytical, able to plan and adhere to a project schedule, organized, effective time management Detail-oriented with the ability to follow specific direction Self-motivated, self-starter Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required to obtain access to government facilities and systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr