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Steampunk

Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 McLean, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $75K - $140K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ August 8th, 2025

ADDIE Salesforce UX/UI

Edtech.com's Summary

Steampunk is hiring an Instructional Designer to develop and implement a comprehensive onboarding and training program for a Federal client. The role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team, engaging stakeholders and end-users, and designing interactive training materials to ensure effective adoption of new systems and processes.

Highlights
  • Develop and deliver interactive training materials using various modalities and learner theories (ADDIE, Bloom’s, SAM).
  • Analyze existing training and business processes to identify gaps and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and multi-disciplinary teams including UX/UI designers, technologists, and change managers.
  • Administer and enhance learning management systems with utilization and feedback mechanisms.
  • Establish metrics to measure user adoption and ensure long-term governance of training programs.
  • Requires ability to obtain a U.S. Public Trust Security Clearance.
  • 4+ years in Education, Training, HR, or related fields and proficiency in MS Office and database software.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent in instructional design and education.
  • Experience with traditional and modern training tools and techniques, project-based environments, and excellent communication skills.
  • Compensation range between $75,000 and $140,000 annually, with possible travel up to 10% across the US.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

US-VA-McLean

Job ID 6477
 
Clearance Requirement Public Trust

Overview
As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding and training program in support of our Federal client. You will work as part of a cross-functional team—including designers and technical experts—engaging with stakeholders and end-users to develop an effective approach and ensure adoption of new systems and processes.

Contributions

Responsibilities:
  • Outline and understand end users to create training appropriate to meet their diverse needs
  • Analyze existing training materials and business processes to identify learning gaps/needs and opportunities for improvement
  • Research appropriate learning content and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to structure learning paths 
  • Develop interactive and engaging training materials using a variety of modalities (videos, user guides, gamified learning, etc.) with learner theories in mind (ADDIE, Bloom’s, SAM, etc.) to create dynamic learning experiences 
  • Determine utilization of knowledge checks and compliance tracking 
  • Lead the training development and delivery
  • Establish metrics and measure user adoption 
  • Facilitate learning management system administration, usage, and develop feedback loop for enhancement 
  • Consider long-term governance for sustaining training programs and materials 

Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
  • 4+ years of experience in Education, Training, HR, or related field
  • Thorough knowledge of the full training life cycle and demonstrated ability to develop and implement
  • Knowledge of contemporary learning management software platforms
  • Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
  • Ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand
  • Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary delivery team including UX/UI designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers 
  • A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills  
  • Familiarity with Design Thinking and a natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills  
  • Experience working in a project-based environment  
  • Proficiency in MS Office and in database software
  • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ total years of experience or equivalent experience in Training and Instructional Design and education
  • Must be able to travel across US (10%)

Bonus Points
  • Previous work experience in or with the federal government 
  • Previous work experience as a consultant 
  • Experience working with Salesforce

About steampunk

Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
 
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $140,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 
 
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.