Steampunk

Instructional Designer

Steampunk$75K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years, Master's with 8+ years, Associate's with 12+ years, or 14+ years without a degree
  • 4+ years of experience in Education, Training, or related field
  • Knowledge of the full training life cycle and implementation
  • Familiarity with contemporary learning management software
  • Experience with traditional and modern training methods
  • Strong ability to communicate complex information

Responsibilities

  • Outline end user needs to tailor training appropriately
  • Analyze existing materials and identify learning gaps
  • Conduct user research and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts
  • Develop engaging training materials utilizing various modalities
  • Implement knowledge checks and compliance tracking
  • Facilitate training development and delivery
  • Measure user adoption and establish success metrics

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cross-functional team environment
  • Engagement with federal clients and real-world impact
  • Contribution to the development of comprehensive training programs
  • Possibility of sustained governance for training materials
  • Exposure to contemporary training methodologies and tools
Full Job Description
Overview

As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive technical training programs in support of our federal client. You will work as part of a cross-functional team—including other types of design and technical experts—engaging with stakeholders and end-users to develop an effective approach and ensure adoption of new systems and processes.

Contributions

Responsibilities

  • Outline and understand end users to create training appropriate to meet their diverse needs
  • Analyze existing training materials and business processes to identify learning gaps/needs and opportunities for improvement
  • Conduct user research to determine learning content scope and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to structure learning paths
  • Develop interactive and engaging training materials using a variety of modalities (videos, user guides, eLearning, etc.) with learner theories in mind (ADDIE, Bloom’s, Spiral Model, etc.) to create dynamic learning experiences
  • Incorporate proper implementation of knowledge checks and compliance tracking
  • Facilitate training development and delivery
  • Establish metrics and measure user adoption
  • Facilitate learning management system administration, usage, and develop feedback loops for enhancement
  • Consider long-term governance for sustaining training programs and materials
Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
  • Bachelors degree and 10+ years of total experience; OR
    • Master's degree and 8+ years of total experience; OR
    • Associate's degree and 12+ years of total experience; OR
    • No degree and 14+ years of total experience
  • 4+ years of experience in Education, Training, or a related field
  • Thorough knowledge of the full training life cycle and demonstrated ability to develop and implement
  • Knowledge of contemporary learning management software platforms
  • Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
  • Ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand
  • Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary delivery team including UX/UI designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers
  • A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with Design Thinking and a natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills
  • Experience with 508 compliant training
  • Experience working in an agile project-based environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Training tools (Articulate, Camtasia, Vyond)

Bonus Points

  • Previous work experience in or with the federal government
  • Previous work experience as a consultant

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $140,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunks total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

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