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Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ November 11th, 2025

ADDIE WCAG

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Diversified Systems is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves designing and developing instructional content aligned with adult learning theory, managing project timelines, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring quality and effectiveness of training materials.

Highlights
  • Design and develop instructional content including presentations, CBT modules, and job aids.
  • Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to create engaging learning materials.
  • Maintain regular communication with stakeholders and manage project timelines and milestones.
  • Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to gather and translate technical information.
  • Conduct content reviews to ensure accuracy and alignment with learning objectives.
  • Collect and organize learner feedback to evaluate training effectiveness.
  • Required knowledge of instructional technologies, ADDIE model, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems and authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate and InDesign.
  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or related field with 3+ years of instructional design experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include Project Management Certification and experience with transit technical training programs.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instruction Designer#25-01452
Any City, MD
Fully Remote

Job Description

Instructional Designer
Remote (Occasional travel)

Description:
DSI is searching for Instructional Designers who will have the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop instructional content. Create engaging and effective learning materials, including presentations, handouts, CBT modules, and job aids, using established templates and design standards.
  • Apply instructional design principles. Develop content that aligns with adult learning theory and instructional best practices, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and learner engagement.
  • Engage in proactive stakeholder communication. Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide project updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with strategic training goals and operational needs.
  • Manage project timelines and milestones. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress against key milestones, and address risks or delays to ensure timely delivery of training products.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs). Work closely with SMEs to gather technical content, clarify complex information, and translate it into learner-friendly formats that meet training objectives.
  • Review and quality assurance. Lead content reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with learning goals, incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
  • Contribute to evaluation efforts. Collect and organize learner feedback and assessment data to support the evaluation of training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in instructional design.
  • Familiarity with adult learning theory and instructional technologies, including ADDIE.
  • Experience with technical training programs, with a preference for transit.
  • Knowledge and experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2.
  • Experience with Learning Management System platforms and authoring tools including Adobe Captivate (Classic and/or New version) and InDesign.
  • Experience holding working sessions with SMEs.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Project Management Certification (PMP or similar).
  • Experience with transit technical training programs.

About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusivity by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.