Instructional Systems Designer (Mid)

District Partners LLC

$82K — $149K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required per program requirements.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in instructional design.
  • Eight years of instructional design experience required.
  • Familiarity with the ADDIE instructional design model.
  • Proficiency with OSINT tools and techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in executing all aspects of the training development life-cycle.
  • Conduct training needs assessments and analyses.
  • Select and design innovative instructional strategies and technologies.
  • Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products.
  • Perform quality assurance and control activities for training materials.
  • Create and conduct training evaluations for maximum impact.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with training project plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and personal development.
  • Engagement in mission-driven projects that challenge your skills.
  • A dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and disruption.
  • Collaborative work with intelligence community stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Description    

The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a Mid-Level Instructional Systems Designer to support the OSINT mission at DIA/NDOC This position will be located at one of our customer sites in Bethesda, MD; Reston, VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.  

This exciting opportunity will enable you to leverage your experience in support of the DIA OSINT mission.  In this mission space, we support DIA/NDOC’s OSINT production on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE).

As an ISD with Leidos, you'll be tasked with using your expertise in industry-standard instructional design practices, data collection instruments, data collection and analysis, creating project management plans, and designing learning assessments to develop high-quality training materials that meet the needs of our clients.   The ideal candidate will bring strong analytic skills, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.    

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission! 

 
Responsibilities Include:  

  • Assist in executing all facets of the training development life-cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support. 

  • Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses, including gap, contextual, and root-cause analyses. 

  • Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives. 

  • Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products. 

  • Perform quality assurance and quality control activities, including SME reviews, design reviews, course pilots, and hot washes. 

  • Create and conduct training evaluations, both formative and summative, across all levels for maximum impact. 

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules. 

  • Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope. 

  • Work in conjunction with the NOSC and DOSC combined subcommittee on Training and Tradecraft to develop and implement tradecraft notes. 

  • Prepare and recommend additional course modules or updates based on evolving threats, changing operational environment of the internet, new missions, or other customer requirements.  

  

Clearance Requirements: 

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph. 

Required Experience, Skills, and Education: 

  • U.S. Citizenship required per program requirements.

  • Bachelor's Degree or four extra years experience in instructional design. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.

  • Eight years experience in instructional design.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education: 

  • Successful polygraph within the last 5 years is a significant advantage and preferred. 

  • Familiarity with ADDIE model of instructional design. 

  • Proficiency with OSINT tools, platforms, and analytic techniques.   

  • OSINT certification (for example EOSINT USMC, OS301 or OS302 Army, ONI OSINT Fundamentals, DIA BOTC, NGA OSINT, SOCOM NERD).   

  • Proven experience with data science and advanced data analytic techniques. 

  • Experience working with eLearning and online training platforms, such as AgGILE and BLACKBOARD 

  • Prior experience with customer or DoW stakeholders or IC.   

  • Prior experience working with FVEY partners 

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’re excited to learn more about you. 

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.



Original Posting:
May 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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