Amentum

Sr. Instructional System Design (ISD3)

Amentum$140K — $185K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in relevant field with at least 6 years of experience; OR a Master's and 8 years; OR a Bachelor's and 10 years; OR an Associate's with 12 years; OR a high school diploma with 14 years of experience.
  • Extensive experience in Instructional Systems Design, especially in adult learning methods and eLearning technologies.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with content developers and subject matter experts.
  • Desired background knowledge of complex hardware/software systems.
  • Experience in ensuring course material accuracy and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design interactive e-learning solutions using government-approved tools.
  • Test eLearning objects and establish quality assurance methodologies.
  • Create virtual practical exercises that replicate real-world scenarios for learners.
  • Develop assessments to measure mastery of learning objectives.
  • Oversee workflows and mentor junior instructional designers.
  • Map course objectives to skills and requirements.
  • Establish and document course design standards and enforce their application.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

Purpose and Impact:

Designs, develops, and revises complex interactive, virtual (learning, and/or instructor-led courses of a technical nature. Ensures the integrity of task analysis, training requirements, training hierarchies, instructional materials, and evaluation plans. Converts written materials and/or training requirements into online and/or instructor-led interactive courseware. Develops flow diagrams and storyboards to design instructionally sound e-Leaning solutions using a variety of delivery media. Works with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy of instructional content. Develops course manuals, training aids, and audio/visual materials as needed to enhance training. Leads instructional design architecture and governance for assigned courses, establishes desiY1 standards, and coordinates cross-team implementation with Content Developers/SMEs, CM, LMS, QA, and instructors to support controlled releases and continuous improvement

Work Schedule:

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design learning objects for interactive e-training solutions (for example:
  • Captivate, or other Government-approved tools delivery).
  • Test and provide Quality Assurance methodologies for modularized eLearning objects including defining validation criteria/checklists and ensuring evidence is captured in Government-approved formats as directed.
  • Design cumulative eLearning practical exercises in a virtualized environment that mimics a real-world experience and provides learners an opportunity to demonstrate concepts presented in the course.
  • Design formative and summative assessments to gauge the learner's mastery of key concepts presented in learning materials and ensure traceability between objectives, instruction, and assessment artifacts.
  • Provide task leadership, manage workflows, and oversee junior designers
  • Develop structure for and conduct mapping of course objectives to KSA and/or JQS requirements.
  • Establish the learning pathways, prerequisites, and sequencing rules for the order in which students shall complete the evolutions and modules to support progressive mastery and appropriate cognitive load
  • Background knowledge of complex hardware/software systems is desired.
  • Establish and enforce instructional design standards/templates/style guides; lead design reviews and ensure consistent application across modules and releases.
  • Coordinate with Configuration Management to ensure instructional design artifacts are version-controlled, include required revision histories, and support-controlled release packaging and change summaries for Government review.
  • Lead pilot and post-delivery improvement cycles by analyzing learner performance data/feedback, documenting findings, and implementing approved revisions; coordinate retest/validation as required.
  • Ensure Section 508/WCAG accessibility is designed into courseware, and that validation and remediation evidence is documented for Government review as required.
  • Evaluate and develop high-stakes exams for web-based training.

Security Clearance Required:

  • TS/SCI preferred

Minimum Education:

  • Doctoral degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Education, English, Communications, or related field and a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience; OR
  • Master's degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience; OR
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of (10) years of relevant experience; OR
  • Associate's degree (or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a related field) and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience; OR
  • High school diploma/GED and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of relevant experience

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • Minimum offourteen (14) years of documented, relevant work experience in Instructional Systems Design with no degree.
  • Extensive experience working with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy of instructional content
  • Extensive knowledge of adult learning methods, the SAM / ADDIE model, and a variety of technologies,techniques,and tools (e.g., Learning Management Systems and the latest version of Captivate) to support the creation of eLearning solutions
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skillsin order tocollaborate with content developers and other designers
  • Desired but notrequired: Background knowledge of complex hardware/software systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience establishing and enforcing design standards/templates/style guides and leading design reviews is required.
  • Experience ensuring traceability between objectives, instruction, and assessments; coordinating with testing experts for high-stakes assessments is
  • Experience selecting/standardizing Government-approved authoring tools, publishingformats, and reusable learning object approaches is desired.
  • Experience defining validation criteria/checklists for courseware and maintaining audit-ready evidence of verification actions is required.
  • Experience overseeing Section 508/WCAG compliance activities for courseware, including remediation verification and documentation, is required.

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Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

$140000 - 185000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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