Instructional Systems Designer

Position Overview 

We are seeking a high performing Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support a client program. Our ISDs are highly motivated individuals whose primary responsibilities are to analyze, design, develop, and maintain instructional content for web-based and/or instructor-led courses and related training products; and nurture, build and sustain strategic client partnerships. Carney’s ideal candidate is passionate about instructional design, industrial security training, and developing our solutions. 

This position requires a one-day-a-week on site in Linthicum Maryland. 

Responsibilities 

The ideal candidate will support the client’s Training Division in order to meet the continuous changing security environment which drives the need to develop and update training content. The ISD shall provide technical expertise to apply the ADDIE model. New development and maintenance may consist of eLearning asynchronous courses, virtual instructor-led courses, short format eLearning, instructor led training and performance support tools. 

· Assist and provide guidance on the application of the ADDIE methodology 

· Collaborate with client personnel to conduct comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) that identify security competencies, training requirements, goals, learning objectives, topics, instructional strategies, media selection, and training recommendations for a specified audience 

· Support new development, due to immediate requirements, through front end analysis, training design plans, storyboards, assessments and beta tests 

· Support maintaining existing products by identifying changes based on policy, events or the Department of Defense Security Skill Standards (DS3). Changes shall be documented accordingly on storyboards. The contractor shall ensure changes are accurately applied after a client programmer completes the changes 

· Develop detailed course design documents that include the course content outline, media treatments, technical specifications, assessment strategy, instructional materials and recommended design approach for the course 

· Develop and update course storyboards which specifies the flow for audio and text of all content to include graphic design for inclusion in the final course product 

· Conduct and participate in beta tests for products in development and evaluate for accuracy and instructional effectiveness 

· Develop and update assessments for courses 

· Evaluate products for instructional effectiveness 

Minimum Requirements 

• · A Master’s degree in Instructional Systems Design or Adult Education, from an accredited university.
•  In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least five years of experience designing and developing online, instructor-led, or instructor-facilitated distance-delivered courses
• · Experience developing and updating online instructor-led or instructor-facilitated distance-delivered courses in a Collaborative Learning Environment (currently Sakai) relevant to security topics 
• · Experience in Instructional Systems Design, and developing online, instructor-led, or instructor-facilitated courses related to DoD Security Policy 
• · Experience supporting CDSE, DCSA or other security agencies in the execution of security-related training programs 
• · Current TS/SCI security clearance 
• · U.S. Citizenship 

Preferred Qualifications 

• · Eight years of experience in Instructional Systems Design, and developing online, instructor-led, or instructor-facilitated courses
• · Two years of experience supporting CDSE, DCSA or other security agencies in the execution of security-related training programs

Posted Salary Range: USD $60,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity:
Team Carney is committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering an inclusive environment where every member can thrive. Posted Salary Range: USD $60K - USD $150K/Yr. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws.
The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time status. Part-time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of Team Carney's total compensation package for employees.
Carney offers a full suite of benefits to our employees, including:
• Multiple medical options (BCBS CareFirst)
• Dental (BCBS CareFirst)
• Vision insurance (BCBS CareFirst)
• Carney paid life and disability
• 401k with match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Buy-up Plans (additional life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Carney also offers these additional benefits as part of our commitment to valuing employees:
• Parental leave (six weeks paid)
• Student loan repayment
• Get Out and Learn (up to $200 annually to learn almost anything!)
• Get Out and Run (up to $200 annually to participate in fitness events!)
• Ad hoc training/professional development access
We encourage you to learn more about Carney and our total benefits by visiting the www.teamcarney.com
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