BAE Systems, Inc.
Functional Support Specialist Senior - SMS Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Instructional Designer
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BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems is hiring a Functional Support Specialist Senior - SMS Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Instructional Designer. The role involves designing and developing engaging digital learning solutions, collaborating with subject matter experts to simplify complex content, and enhancing the employee digital experience through various instructional design methods and tools.
Highlights
- Create engaging written and interactive learning materials including digital learning, virtual instructor-led training, micro-learning, and videos.
- Use instructional design tools such as Articulate, Vyond, Canva, Camtasia, and SharePoint.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop clear and concise content based on technical information.
- Conduct needs assessments and audience analysis to identify learning objectives and strategies.
- Maintain and update training materials using training evaluation data.
- Support organizational change management initiatives and lead community of practice forums.
- Provide guidance on new hire IT support services and optimize onboarding experiences.
- Require a BS/BA with 4+ years of related experience or equivalent advanced degrees and technical experience.
- Experience with LMS management, instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), adult learning principles, and UX/UI design.
- Full-time salary range from $82,779 to $140,723 with benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, and employee assistance programs.
Functional Support Specialist Senior - SMS Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Instructional Designer Full Description
Functional Support Specialist Senior - SMS Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Instructional Designer
Sector Space & Mission Systems
Req # 125675BR
Location Westminster, Colorado, United States
Physical Location Hybrid
Job Category Other Professionals
Posted Date 06/09/2026
Clearance Level - Must Be Able to ObtainSecret
U.S. Person RequiredYes
Travel Percentage<10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently PossessNone
U.S. Citizenship RequiredYes
Is Relocation AvailableNo
U.S. Person RequiredYes
Travel Percentage<10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently PossessNone
U.S. Citizenship RequiredYes
Is Relocation AvailableNo
Job Description
BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) IT is seeking an experienced and creative Instructional Designer to join our Business Enablement and Digital Experience team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the digital employee experience by designing engaging, effective learning experiences that empower our workforce and reduces digital fiction. The successful candidate will utilize their technical writing and instructional design expertise to develop innovative learning solutions that align with business objectives and foster continuous learning. To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will have a background in writing, graphic design, training design and development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for adult learning and knowledge transfer.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You’ll Do:
- Create engaging and written materials, interactive learning solutions, including digital learning, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), micro-learning, videos, and supporting documentation.
- Design activities and assessments that promote hands-on and experiential learning.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to gather content, review technical information, and translate complex topics into clear and concise materials.
- Analyze content and learning needs by conducting needs assessments and audience analysis to identify learning objectives and appropriate strategies.
- Author, maintain, and update varying materials to enhance the employee digital experience such as e-learning modules, “how-to” guides, best practice documents, videos, and graphics, utilizing real-time training evaluation data to inform ongoing maintenance and design needs.
- Leverage organizational change management (OCM) practices (i.e. ADKAR) to support SMS IT projects and initiatives and lead community of practice forums.
- Optimize the New Hire and Rehire experience by providing detailed guidance on hardware configuration, essential software, and a comprehensive roadmap for navigating SMS IT support services.
- Create training solutions using instructional design tools such as Articulate, Vyond, Canva, Camtasia, SharePoint, and similar technologies.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and emerging technologies in graphic and instructional design and digital learning to continually enhance the effectiveness of learning solutions.
- Proactively revise content as the company products and internal processes evolve.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our Learning Management Systems (LMS), including its features, functionality, and best practices.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS/BA in related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Proficiency in instructional design tools: Articulate, Vyond, Canva, Camtasia, SharePoint, and similar technologies.
- Familiarity with the M365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint) and engineering collaboration tools.
- Deep understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of learning programs, from needs assessment and audience analysis to delivery and evaluation.
- Portfolio or samples of previous instructional design work showcasing a variety of learning solutions and multimedia assets.
- Track record in designing and managing in-person and hybrid talent development programming at a variety of levels: individual contributor, supervisor, and mid-level leaders.
- A passion for continuous learning and stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in instructional design and e-learning.
- Knowledge of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design principles as they apply to digital learning and navigation.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to leverage LMS data and support ticket trends to inform training design.
- Experience with LMS maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to audiences.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Skilled in utilizing generative AI and effective prompting techniques to optimize course development, communications, and training delivery.
- Experience supporting Information Technology training and development.
- Experience utilizing Organizational Change Management (OCM) practices (i.e. ADKAR) to drive tool adoption and reduce user friction.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
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