FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)
Instructional Designer
Blackboard
LMS
SCORM
Edtech.com's Summary
FWI is hiring an Instructional Designer to develop and deliver a comprehensive eLearning program for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This role involves designing engaging online courses, microlearning, and assessments for a diverse federal audience using the USDA's Blackboard-hosted Hemp eLearning Platform.
Highlights
- Design and develop eLearning courses, microlearning, and assessments targeting hemp producers, law enforcement, and state and tribal agencies.
- Conduct needs analysis and design learning paths for multiple audience groups.
- Facilitate virtual stakeholder listening sessions and develop storyboards and training modules.
- Create SCORM-compliant content for upload to Blackboard LMS and convert existing trainings into online formats with voice-over slides.
- Design short video segments, fact sheets, and scenario-based assessments.
- Required skills include proficiency in Blackboard LMS, SCORM packaging, and experience with course authoring tools like Articulate or Adobe Captivate.
- Preferred knowledge of adult learning principles, Agile development methods, and accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA).
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
- Full-time remote work schedule with occasional travel to USDA AMS offices and regional sites for media collection.
- Compensation is negotiable; benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, 401(k), holiday pay, and paid time off.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Location
US-
ID
2026-2274
Overview
FWI is building a team to support the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service in developing and delivering a comprehensive eLearning program for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. As an Instructional Designer, you will design and develop engaging online courses, microlearning, and assessments for a diverse federal audience — including licensed hemp producers, law enforcement officials, and state and tribal agency personnel — delivered through the USDA's Blackboard-hosted Hemp eLearning Platform (HeLP).
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location:
Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm eastern time. Travel is required on an occasional basis, including local travel to the USDA AMS offices in Washington, D.C., and periodic regional travel for on-site media content collection.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Conduct needs analysis and design learning paths for 4–5 distinct audience groups
- Facilitate 4–6 virtual listening sessions with stakeholders
- Develop storyboards, module introductions, activities, and assessment templates
- Create SCORM-compliant training modules for upload to Blackboard LMS
- Convert webinars and in-person trainings to online formats; record voice-over slides
- Design short video segments (<10 min), fact sheets, and scenario-based assessments
Desired:
- Strong foundation in adult learning principles and instructional design models
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs)
- Proficiency with courseware authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate)
- Experience with Agile development methods
- Familiarity with Blackboard LMS and SCORM packaging
- Knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility requirements
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Pay Range
Negotiable
