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FWI is hiring an Instructional Designer. This role involves managing training, assistance, and assessment support services for DoD youth programs, overseeing site visits, curriculum development, and program evaluation while collaborating with government stakeholders and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

Highlights

Conduct operational site visits to STARBASE sites to assess compliance and program delivery.
Develop and update a national program self-assessment tool and prepare detailed site visit reports with improvement plans.
Collaborate with the STARBASE Curriculum Advisory Group to design curriculum content and training materials.
Incorporate experiential learning and technology, including e-learning, into curriculum development.
Ensure curriculum alignment with local, state, and national educational standards.
Required skills include curriculum development experience, excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to travel nationwide to STARBASE sites.
Government contracting experience is preferred.
The position offers a pay rate of $69.35 per hour.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), holiday pay, and paid time off.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Location

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Category General

Overview

Join a team dedicated to empowering youth nationwide by leading two of the Department of Defense’s most impactful educational programs. FWI has won a contract to provide comprehensive training, assistance, and assessment support services for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program and DoD STARBASE Program to improve enrollment, retention, and educational outcomes. As Program Manager, you will oversee training, assistance, and assessment support services for both programs. You will lead strategic planning, quality control, and program evaluation while serving as the primary point of contact between our organization and government stakeholders.

FWI has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Travel will be required for site visits, workshops and in-person training.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing operational site visits to established STARBASE sites, as determined by OASD/MRA(RI) Director Civil Military Programs no less than once every 3 years.
Visits shall consist of, but not limited to, reviewing the sites operations and curriculum delivery for compliance with DoD instructions and key program factors.
A minimum of thirty (30) site visits will be accomplished per year. Develop/Update a national program self-assessment tool.
Review self- assessment tool with the program director.
Prepare a site visit report that includes assessment and recommended action plans with timelines for correcting deficiencies.
Responsible for collaborating with the STARBASE Curriculum Advisory Group to design and develop curriculum content, training materials, and teaching aids.
Collaborate with DoD STARBASE Program Directors to identify training needs and adapt curriculum to meet specific requirements and standards.
Incorporate experiential learning into instruction to create engaging learning activities and compelling lesson content.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the existing curriculum through feedback mechanisms and assessment results, recommending improvements or updates as necessary. Integrate technology into curriculum development, including e-learning (STARBASE U), to facilitate accessible and innovative learning experiences.
Align curriculum with educational standards and regulations at the local, state, and national levels to ensure compliance and relevance.

Qualifications

Willingness to travel to STARBASE sites nationwide.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with government contracting preferred.
Experience with curriculum development required.
Attention to Detail required.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, 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

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

$69.35/hr

Original Job Description

Instructional Designer

Location

US-

Category General

Overview

FWI has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Travel will be required for site visits, workshops and in-person training.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing operational site visits to established STARBASE sites, as determined by OASD/MRA(RI) Director Civil Military Programs no less than once every 3 years.
Visits shall consist of, but not limited to, reviewing the sites operations and curriculum delivery for compliance with DoD instructions and key program factors.
A minimum of thirty (30) site visits will be accomplished per year. Develop/Update a national program self-assessment tool.
Review self- assessment tool with the program director.
Prepare a site visit report that includes assessment and recommended action plans with timelines for correcting deficiencies.
Responsible for collaborating with the STARBASE Curriculum Advisory Group to design and develop curriculum content, training materials, and teaching aids.
Collaborate with DoD STARBASE Program Directors to identify training needs and adapt curriculum to meet specific requirements and standards.
Incorporate experiential learning into instruction to create engaging learning activities and compelling lesson content.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the existing curriculum through feedback mechanisms and assessment results, recommending improvements or updates as necessary. Integrate technology into curriculum development, including e-learning (STARBASE U), to facilitate accessible and innovative learning experiences.
Align curriculum with educational standards and regulations at the local, state, and national levels to ensure compliance and relevance.

Qualifications

Willingness to travel to STARBASE sites nationwide.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with government contracting preferred.
Experience with curriculum development required.
Attention to Detail required.

Why Join Our Team

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

$69.35/hr

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