Instructional System Designer
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
ANSER is seeking an Instructional System Designer (ISD) for the Training Management Branch (TMB) within the United States Marshal Service (USMS) Training Division (TD). The ISD will operationally report directly to the Chief Training Management Branch and respond to instructional support cadre. The primary responsibilities of the ISD is for the design, development, documentation, management, deployment and implementation of effective training and education solutions for the USMS. The USMS-TD headquarters are located on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
The ISD is responsible for the following:
- Work independently or with agency instructors or subject matter experts.
- Analysis, design and development of training content and materials within a federal law enforcement educational.
- Support all training and curriculum development actions to ensure achievement of instructional objectives and program efficiency.
- Evaluate current course and instructional development processes, methods and systems, investigate new alternatives and processes to improve and streamline course and exam products.
- Work with USMS-TD leadership and cadre to evaluate, design and develop course materials as well as incorporate technology and innovative blended instructional methods and techniques.
- Enhance any course development process and performing instructional system design and development and implementation of sound instructional solutions design theories and concepts for adult learners for classroom and blended learning environments.
- Develop and implement high quality training materials using instructional systems design methodology.
- Ensure training requirements are established and translated into appropriate instructional objectives and materials.
- Translate ideas and concepts into training support packages and ensure quality and consistency in the development and implementation process.
- Utilize instructional system designs methodology and provide accurate and timely instructional performance documents for specific curriculum development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of specialized experience as an Instructional Designer or related field in a professional team setting supporting all phases of the instructional project life cycle and producing high quality instructional solutions incorporating current best practices in instructional design and adult learning theory. This experience must be within the past 2 years.
- BS degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology, training, adult education, or related field of study.
- Master’s degree or higher in one of the fields listed above.
- Solid understanding of instructional design approaches, including the Systems Approach to Training (SAT), the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model and the Kirkpatrick Evaluation model.
- Practical experience performing analysis, design and development for face-to-face (f2f) and blended instruction; conducting task, needs, and audience analyses
- Experience determining learning and performance objectives; synthesizing and producing instructional materials for f2f instruction and applying principles of adult learning and learning styles.
- Experience using project management techniques, making presentations, and conducting classroom training; and developing assessments to achieve specific goals.
- Ability to follow processes and procedures for quality assurance, editing and technical accuracy of training material content.
- Information technology (IT) literacy skills with knowledge and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint 2010.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience designing and developing instructional deliverables for either Department of Justice (DOJ) or Department of Defense (DOD) customers) using a systems approach to training learning model.
- Published in a recognized academic or professional journal or publication.
- Proficient with eLearning authoring and development applications (Adobe eLearning and Adobe Creative Suite).
- Familiar with Learning Management System (LMS) configurations and applications.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS SharePoint Designer 2010.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance from the DOJ.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES:
- Candidate must provide documentation to substantiate fully vaccinated status against the COVID 19 virus.
DISCLAIMER:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected].
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.