Mid to Senior Instructional Designer (Workstation)

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
 
Belay Technologies is seeking a Instructional Designer to join our intel team. An Instructional Designer (Workstation) is needed to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. We are using Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support to a large, fast-paced program, and is infusing new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system. The selected candidate will work with an experienced training team to develop and deliver certifiable training for adult learners. She/he will:

• Collaborate with other ISDs/Training Developers to design and develop classroom and computer-based training/web-based training (CBT/WBT) learning solutions to prepare students to carry out their mission working with a software system
• Conduct competency-based platform training that incorporates multiple instructional technologies and maintain operational workstations in the classroom
• Consult with subject-matter experts to determine instructional requirements, analyze software systems, adapt engineering references, and implement training solutions
• Collaborate with technical writers and web managers to prepare and deliver a variety of training products
• Develop and manage Lesson Plans
• Develop and maintain WCI products

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and deliver learning strategies based on a blended-learning strategy.
• Instruct adult learners and manage up to 50 classroom workstations.
• Evaluate instructional programs, course content, and instructional methodologies.
• Analyze learning objectives against program requirements, and coordinate data gathering and processing for various levels of evaluation and assessment.
• Develop job aides for users, subject matter experts, and instructors who may be new to the targeted technology.
• Maintain CBT modules and human-machine interfaces.
• Develop and maintain WCI content and Lesson Plans. 

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• At least 5+ years of experience in platform delivery design and development
• Must have experience developing training products for technology-based systems, or have a solid propensity for technical subjects
• Must have in-depth experience managing training projects and teaching hands-on technology courses
• Must have experience with or in-depth familiarity with CBT/WBT and web development and management
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and must have experience working with technical staff
• Must have a high level of proficiency with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Must have strong writing and editing skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task, self-assign work, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum Design, Human Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing job aides for users and/or instructors on technologies that are new to them is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing technical publications such as requirements specifications, user manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, and other documents for end users.
• Experience using graphics applications and scripting languages including Photoshop, HTML, and JavaScript.
• System administration experience.
• Familiarity with Army Training development processes

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

 
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range:
Mid- Level: $70,000 to $190,000
Senior: $190,000 to $240,000
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.