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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies

Instructional Systems Designer

🇺🇸 Crane, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Bowhead is hiring an Instructional Systems Designer to develop mission-focused training solutions for advanced weapon systems used by the U.S. Navy and defense stakeholders. The role supports the Weapons Systems Training Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and requires creating computer-based trainings and instructional materials.

Highlights
  • Design and develop computer-based trainings (CBTs) and instructional content using Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM).
  • Support proposal efforts related to weapons systems training for the U.S. Navy.
  • Require advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
  • Hold a high school diploma with over 5 years of instructional development experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of CBT development and 2 years using AIM software.
  • Must communicate effectively with employees and external contacts at all levels.
  • Hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform activities like standing, walking, twisting, bending, and squatting.
  • Work may require 10% to 25% travel.

Instructional Systems Designer Full Description

Overview: 
Instructional Systems Designer (JXN 2025-23349):
Bowhead is seeking a highly motivated Instructional Systems Designer to support a proposal effort for the Weapons Systems Training Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing high-quality, mission-focused training solutions for advanced weapon systems used by the U.S. Navy and other defense stakeholders.
 
 Qualifications: 
  • High School diploma and five plus (5+) instructional development experience.
  • More than 3 years of experience developing CBTs and 2 years developing training using Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM)
  • Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
 
Physical Demands: 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically 
 
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
 
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