Amentum is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer/Developer to support our team at Fredericksburg, VA. The primary purpose of this position is to support our client’s education and training for commanders and staffs involved in personnel recovery operations. The function of this position includes the process of developing and designing curriculum, coordination of implementation, and the assessment of the effectiveness of the curriculum to improve student learning. In this role, will work directly with the subject matter experts to obtain and write content that meets the course goal, learning outcomes, and associated educational objectives.
Responsibilities:
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Analyze training requirements to write a course development plan.
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Use Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional design process.
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Develop, write, edit, and review course materials with input and assistance from field Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
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Research and write programs of instruction, lesson plans, concept cards, and other instructional materials in compliance with government formats
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Develop performance methods and testing instruments.
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Select the most appropriate instructional strategy for classroom delivery.
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Develop learning outcomes and education objectives using Blooms Taxonomy.
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Identify content appropriate for development of job aids.
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Design and develop realistic scenarios and case studies.
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Develop assessment tools for courseware validation.
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Assist media in selecting appropriate graphics and media vignettes to enhance teaching.
Minimum Requirements:
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Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
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Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Psychology, Curriculum Development, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
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A minimum of 5 years in training and development experience.
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Knowledge and application of adult education theories, methods, and strategies.
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Excellent written and verbal skills including technical writing skills.
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Prior employment wherein knowledge of DOD processes and systems was required.
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Able to work independently or in a multidisciplinary team environment; must be flexible and detail/deadline oriented.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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A working knowledge of the JPRA-PRETC structure and the organizations serviced.
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Requires knowledge of Department of Defense, Air Force regulations, organizational policies, procedures, or other instructions relating to specific assigned functions.
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
