Instructional Systems Specialist / Training Lead

Objectstream is an award-winning small business dedicated to providing innovative products and services in many areas, including information technology, management consulting, and logistics, for customers including the FAA, DOD, and state governments. We accomplish this mission by forging long-term trusted relationships with our employees, customers, and strategic partners; building an organizational culture that promotes empowerment and accountability; assuring a talented, well-trained, and qualified workforce; continuously improving our efficiency and productivity; and being socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizens. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and take ownership of their projects. We are currently seeking a talented Instructional Systems Specialist / Training Lead to join our dynamic team. We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees which includes: M/D/V, matching 401k, and other benefits. The passion and dedication of Objectstream employees is what has supported the growth and success of our company. We develop strong, dedicated, unified teams committed to our core values.

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Instructional Systems Specialist / Training Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams to design, develop, and implement instructional systems and eLearning solutions. This role involves creating training materials, leading training efforts, and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness of content. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing instructional design and training execution responsibilities. This is a time-limited position with a contract length of no more than 12 months. Candidate must be either local to Missouri or willing to relocate. This position requires candidate to pass a background check and fingerprinting process. This position is not eligible for work sponsorship. 

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri

Responsibilities:

• Oversee training projects, manage schedules, and ensure content accuracy, quality, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Create engaging courses, materials, and assessments using various instructional tools and technologies.
• Assess training needs, partner with Subject Matter Experts, and design solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Continuously review and update training content to reflect current processes, tools, and regulations/policies.
• Track progress, analyze feedback, and report on the success of training programs.
• Stay current on instructional design trends and incorporate relevant technologies and strategies into learning solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years leading training efforts in computer applications.
• Proven experience in project management and team leadership, ensuring content accuracy and quality.
• Strong proficiency in JIRA or similar project management tools, as well as LMS and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
• In-depth knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles.
• At least 8 years of experience assessing training needs and implementing education programs, particularly in Workers' Compensation or related fields (e.g., insurance, benefits, claims processing).
• 4 years of experience managing a team and delivering technical and end-user training in various settings (classroom, web-based, train-the-trainer, webinars, presentations, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (3+ years) and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (including Visio and SharePoint).
• Direct experience with Workers' Compensation systems or similar industry systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Candidate must be either local to Missouri or willing to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in instructional design or training (e.g., CPLP).
• Familiarity with learning analytics and data-driven decision-making.