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Nakupuna Prime is hiring an Instructional Systems Designer to support the Warfighting Acquisition University’s learning asset development and training delivery. The role involves designing training products for digital and in-person environments, performing front-end analysis to identify training needs, and developing innovative instructional content using animation, graphics, and narration.

Highlights

Design and deliver training products for digital learning and classroom settings
Conduct front-end analyses including gap and needs assessments
Create and convert instructor-led content into asynchronous adult learning experiences
Utilize software such as DART, Composica, and Articulate 360
Ensure 508 Compliance in training materials
Apply ADDIE or agile instructional design models
Incorporate creative elements like animation, graphics, music, and narration
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Instructional Design preferred with 5-8 years relevant experience
U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain favorable background check
Salary range between $95,000 and $159,000 annually

Instructional Systems Designer Full Description

Instructional Systems Designer

Job Locations

US-Remote

Job ID 2025-5870

Type Full-Time Salaried

Company Nakupuna Prime

Overview

Nakupuna Prime is looking for an Instructional Systems Designer to support the Warfighting Acquisition University’s learning asset development and training delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in all phases of instructional design and specific strengths in front-end analysis of performance contexts to determine the nature of the training.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Specific actions include the following:

Training products delivered through digital learning and in-person classroom environments
Direct customer consultations and tailored events
Creative knowledge of animation, graphics, music, and narration
Develop and/or convert instructor-led content into asynchronous learning experiences and integration of activities for adult learners in the workplace
Produce text-to-speech, quizzes, and assessments for the modular(s)
Providing narration for the modules that are effective, reusable and keep the learner engaged
Conduct analyses and identify training needs in collaboration with management and other personnel as necessary
Collect and review customer data regarding performance challenges, needs, and strategic problems to provide expert consultation on the evolution, modernization, and recommended learning asset improvements
Review and assess requirements for learning asset products, training services, and other learning and development interventions presented for resourcing and prioritization
Support the development of learning objectives and course designs across the learning asset portfolio
Establish viable solutions in collaboration with instructional personnel as necessary in order to establish or revise training program architectures, designs, and delivery methods that meet evolving customer needs and operational constraints
Identify potential metrics or success indicators pertinent to the nature of the solution
Evaluate solutions presented for resourcing and prioritization. In collaboration with subject matter experts and other instructional personnel, as necessary
Evaluate solutions for feasibility, suitability for adult learners, and alignment to the corresponding requirement or problem set. Review metrics or success indicators pertinent to the nature of the solution
Share lessons learned, findings, effective practices, and outcomes with the internal learning and development community through participation in regularly scheduled community events
Consult on matters generally pertaining to front-end analysis including gap and needs analysis, understanding performance environments, application of adult learning principles and practices, and identification of skills and competencies necessary to solve problems encountered, as well as, the nature of possible solutions that are technologically feasible, economically supportable, and about which efficacy and customer success can be determined and documented
Provide consulting to, and short-term support for, members of the leadership team and business units that are engaged in requirements generation and solution determination for customers' learning and training needs
Apply the ADDIE model, an agile model, or a combination of either

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is familiar and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Experience with DART, Composica, and Articulate 360 are required
Must be experienced with 508 Compliance
Creative experience with graphics, animation, music are required
Experience with Gamification is preferred
Experience with DoW is required
Excellent customer-facing skills; writing and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and 5-8 years of experience in ISD and adult learning methodology.

Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a favorable background check

Location: Most of the work is performed remotely. The SME will travel as needed to Dayton, OH and the National Capital Region.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $95,000.00 to $159,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.

Original Job Description

Instructional Systems Designer

Job Locations

US-Remote

Job ID 2025-5870

Type Full-Time Salaried

Company Nakupuna Prime

Overview

Responsibilities

Training products delivered through digital learning and in-person classroom environments
Direct customer consultations and tailored events
Creative knowledge of animation, graphics, music, and narration
Develop and/or convert instructor-led content into asynchronous learning experiences and integration of activities for adult learners in the workplace
Produce text-to-speech, quizzes, and assessments for the modular(s)
Providing narration for the modules that are effective, reusable and keep the learner engaged
Conduct analyses and identify training needs in collaboration with management and other personnel as necessary
Collect and review customer data regarding performance challenges, needs, and strategic problems to provide expert consultation on the evolution, modernization, and recommended learning asset improvements
Review and assess requirements for learning asset products, training services, and other learning and development interventions presented for resourcing and prioritization
Support the development of learning objectives and course designs across the learning asset portfolio
Establish viable solutions in collaboration with instructional personnel as necessary in order to establish or revise training program architectures, designs, and delivery methods that meet evolving customer needs and operational constraints
Identify potential metrics or success indicators pertinent to the nature of the solution
Evaluate solutions presented for resourcing and prioritization. In collaboration with subject matter experts and other instructional personnel, as necessary
Evaluate solutions for feasibility, suitability for adult learners, and alignment to the corresponding requirement or problem set. Review metrics or success indicators pertinent to the nature of the solution
Share lessons learned, findings, effective practices, and outcomes with the internal learning and development community through participation in regularly scheduled community events
Consult on matters generally pertaining to front-end analysis including gap and needs analysis, understanding performance environments, application of adult learning principles and practices, and identification of skills and competencies necessary to solve problems encountered, as well as, the nature of possible solutions that are technologically feasible, economically supportable, and about which efficacy and customer success can be determined and documented
Provide consulting to, and short-term support for, members of the leadership team and business units that are engaged in requirements generation and solution determination for customers' learning and training needs
Apply the ADDIE model, an agile model, or a combination of either

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is familiar and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Experience with DART, Composica, and Articulate 360 are required
Must be experienced with 508 Compliance
Creative experience with graphics, animation, music are required
Experience with Gamification is preferred
Experience with DoW is required
Excellent customer-facing skills; writing and verbal communication skills

Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a favorable background check

Location: Most of the work is performed remotely. The SME will travel as needed to Dayton, OH and the National Capital Region.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

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