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SimIS Inc.

eLearning Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Norfolk, Virginia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ September 22nd, 2026
LMS Moodle SCORM

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SimIS Inc. is hiring an eLearning Instructional Designer to collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders from NATO Nations and Partners to conduct Training Needs Analysis and develop instructional content using appropriate design methodologies. The role involves defining learning objectives, designing course structures, creating assessments, and implementing feedback mechanisms to continuously improve course effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Conduct comprehensive Training Needs Analysis to identify learning gaps.
  • Define clear, measurable learning objectives aligned with course goals.
  • Design course layouts including modules, lessons, and assessments for logical content flow.
  • Develop instructional content based on materials from SMEs using storyboard or rapid development methodologies.
  • Select and apply diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Create and implement pre-assessments, formative, and summative assessments.
  • Implement evaluation processes to measure overall course impact and effectiveness.
  • Establish feedback mechanisms for learners and stakeholders to ensure continuous course improvement.
  • Requires mastery in e-learning authoring tools and LMS platforms such as Moodle, with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Qualifications include a Master’s degree in education-related fields or equivalent experience, plus a portfolio demonstrating at least three e-learning projects.

eLearning Instructional Designer Full Description

eLearning Instructional Designer (N2701)Norfolk, VAFull TimeExperienced

Position is 100% Onsite

Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award. This is an onsite role.

Job Description:
SimIS, Inc. is seeking contract support to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and Entities to conduct a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements. To support our customer, SimIS, Inc. seeks an eLearning Instructional Designer to develop instructional content from source materials provided by SMEs using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based or rapid development approaches, as appropriate.

Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in education and training development, learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation. BS Degree with significant experience acceptable.
  • Ten (10) years of experience working with e-Learning development, to include communicating effectively with clients, SMEs, and stakeholders throughout the instructional design process.
  • 5-10 years of experience using state-of-the-art e-learning authoring tools to develop SCORM-compliant learning content.
  • 5-10 years of experience developing content within Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle or equivalent platforms.
  • Candidate’s resume must provide a link to a personal portfolio demonstrating contributions to at least three e-learning projects, to include screenshots of representative storyboards, course outline, course flow, and assessment strategy.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements.
  • Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course's overall goals.
  • Design comprehensive course structures, including layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content.
  • Develop instructional content from source materials provided by SMEs using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based or rapid development approaches, as appropriate.
  • Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
  • Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course.
  • Implement a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course's overall impact and effectiveness.
  • Establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders. Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods.

Benefits:        
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Professional Development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Federal Holidays each year