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ECS is hiring an Instructional Systems Designer. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts and development teams to design and develop interactive training solutions that align with military and industry standards, ensuring instructional soundness and technical feasibility throughout the project lifecycle.

Highlights

Design and develop interactive training solutions in coordination with SMEs and developers.
Create detailed storyboards and lesson materials aligned with Army TRADOC and industry standards.
Apply instructional systems design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM.
Translate complex subject matter into engaging learner-centered instruction.
Support quality assurance and maintain compliance with instructional standards.
Provide design leadership for immersive simulations, serious games, and courseware.
Minimum 5 years of instructional systems design experience, preferably in defense or government training.
Proficiency with ISD tools like Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline; familiarity with Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field required; Master’s preferred.
US Citizenship required with eligibility for DoD security clearance.

Instructional Systems Designer Full Description

Instructional Systems Designer

Full Time

Huntsville, AL, US

ECS is a small but dynamic defense contractor specializing in the development of immersive, interactive simulations that prepare our nation’s warfighters and other frontline personnel for real world challenges. Our team blends cutting-edge technology with instructional design excellence to deliver engaging, effective training solutions. We are seeking a mid to senior level Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) with strong skills in storyboarding, lesson design, and applying industry and military standards. The ideal candidate will effectively coordinate between subject matter expert (SME) and development teams, ensuring training products are instructionally sound, technically feasible, and creatively engaging. This position will work a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Duties:

Collaborate with SMEs, developers, and project manager to design and develop interactive training solutions
Create detailed storyboards, design documents, and lesson materials that align with Army TRADOC and other industry standards
Apply instructional systems design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to build training products that meet learning objectives
Translate complex subject matter into engaging, learner-centered instruction
Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment of training materials with client requirements
Support quality assurance processes and reviews of training products to maintain compliance with instructional standards
Provide design leadership and instructional guidance in the development of immersive simulations, serious games, and courseware
Contribute to proposals and assist in defining project requirements as needed

Required Skills/Experience:

5+ years of professional instructional systems design experience, preferably in a defense or government training environment
Must be a US Citizen and eligible/able to apply for a US DOD Security Clearance if required (i.e. no felony history)
Demonstrated experience creating storyboards and lesson designs for multimedia or simulation-based training
Familiarity with Army TRADOC standards, military instructional design requirements, or similar industry guidelines
Ability to communicate effectively with SMEs, developers, and stakeholders to bridge technical and instructional requirements
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with common ISD tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline)
Familiarity with collaboration platforms (e.g., Atlassian Jira, Confluence)

Desired Skills/Experience:

Creative design background (e.g., game design, graphic design, interactive media) highly desirable
Experience working in or around aviation subject matter a plus

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent or higher) in Instruction Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Systems, or related field required
Master’s Degree or other post graduate degree preferred
Instructional design or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CSPO, CSM) is desirable

Original Job Description

Instructional Systems Designer

Full Time

Huntsville, AL, US

Duties:

Collaborate with SMEs, developers, and project manager to design and develop interactive training solutions
Create detailed storyboards, design documents, and lesson materials that align with Army TRADOC and other industry standards
Apply instructional systems design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to build training products that meet learning objectives
Translate complex subject matter into engaging, learner-centered instruction
Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment of training materials with client requirements
Support quality assurance processes and reviews of training products to maintain compliance with instructional standards
Provide design leadership and instructional guidance in the development of immersive simulations, serious games, and courseware
Contribute to proposals and assist in defining project requirements as needed

Required Skills/Experience:

5+ years of professional instructional systems design experience, preferably in a defense or government training environment
Must be a US Citizen and eligible/able to apply for a US DOD Security Clearance if required (i.e. no felony history)
Demonstrated experience creating storyboards and lesson designs for multimedia or simulation-based training
Familiarity with Army TRADOC standards, military instructional design requirements, or similar industry guidelines
Ability to communicate effectively with SMEs, developers, and stakeholders to bridge technical and instructional requirements
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with common ISD tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline)
Familiarity with collaboration platforms (e.g., Atlassian Jira, Confluence)

Desired Skills/Experience:

Creative design background (e.g., game design, graphic design, interactive media) highly desirable
Experience working in or around aviation subject matter a plus

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent or higher) in Instruction Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Systems, or related field required
Master’s Degree or other post graduate degree preferred
Instructional design or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CSPO, CSM) is desirable

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