Instructional Designer

Castellum, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional design or graphic design
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Captivate and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Ability to translate complex subject matter into structured learning materials
  • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
  • Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate learning needs and performance gaps to design instructional solutions
  • Develop a range of training and communication products, including interactive modules and videos
  • Analyze existing content to identify gaps and define learning objectives
  • Create clear, consistent visual content that aligns with VCF standards
  • Apply instructional design methodologies like ADDIE and SAM
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate instructional content
  • Ensure all deliverables maintain accuracy and quality

Benefits

  • Hybrid/remote work arrangement with 3 in-office days per week
  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact project supporting a federal program
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders in a collaborative environment
  • Potential for professional development in advanced training methodologies
  • No required travel for the position
Full Job Description
***CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

JOB SUMMARY

Corvus Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to serve as the primary lead for the design, development, and delivery of training and communication materials supporting The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Transformation Project. This role will own the full lifecycle of instructional products and communication collateral that prepare VCF staff and external stakeholders for the program's new operating model, updated policies and procedures, and the implementation of the myVCF claims-processing system.

The Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with subject matter experts and project partners, while independently driving the creation of high-quality, engaging, and standard-aligned learning solutions from initial concept through final delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Evaluate learning needs, performance gaps, and stakeholder requirements to design impactful instructional solutions
  • Develop a full suite of training and communication products, including interactive modules, videos, branching scenarios, learning sprints, flashcards, one-pagers, knowledge checks, email templates, and related materials
  • Analyze existing or provided content to identify gaps, define learning objectives, and recommend appropriate instructional and communication approaches
  • Create clear, consistent visual content aligned with VCF standards and organizational messaging
  • Apply ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, and adult learning methodologies to guide solution design
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and validate instructional content
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all instructional and communication deliverables
  • Utilize advanced Adobe Captivate, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Creative Cloud tools to build engaging learning experiences
  • Stay current on instructional design trends, technology, and training methodologies


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instructional Designer or Graphic Designer in a multimedia, corporate, or similar environment
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Captivate and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
  • Ability to rapidly assimilate complex subject matter and translate it into clear, structured learning materials
  • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both independently and in teams
  • Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance


Preferred Qualifications include:
• Experience designing training for complex operational processes or policy-driven environments
• Familiarity with federal programs, claims-processing workflows, or large-scale transformation efforts
• Demonstrated success developing communication collateral for diverse audiences

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Position may be contingent upon contract award or customer approval
• Hybrid/remote role with 3 days in the office.
• Travel is not required for this position
• Final salary will be based on experience, qualifications, location, and contract parameters

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