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By Light Professional IT Services LLC is hiring an Instructional Systems Designer II to design, develop, and maintain instructional content using the ADDIE process and collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training products meet Navy standards and customer expectations. The role involves analyzing customer requirements, creating scenario-based learning, and supporting simulation-based training solutions while managing project schedules.

Highlights

Analyze customer requirements and performance data to identify instructional needs
Design and develop instructional materials following ADDIE and adult learning principles
Create assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and scenario-based activities
Coordinate with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure content accuracy
Produce Instructor Led Training (ILT) and Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) materials
Support development of simulation-based and technology-enabled training solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field with minimum two years of relevant experience
Expertise in systematic instructional design, curriculum development, technical writing, and assessment development
Ability to obtain a security clearance; limited travel may be required
Work aligned with Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, and federal contract requirements

Instructional Systems Designer II Full Description

Company Overview:

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Analyze customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs
Design, develop, implement, and maintain instructional content following the ADDIE process
Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies
Review technical manuals, engineering documents, and reference materials for content development
Develop learning objectives, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting artifacts
Create scenario-based activities, exercises, and performance support materials
Coordinate with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness
Produce and maintain Instructor Led Training (ILT) materials, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) courseware, trainee guides, tests, and documentation
Support development of simulation-based or technology-enabled training solutions
Participate in internal and customer reviews; incorporate required changes
Ensure all training products meet Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, contract requirements, and customer expectations
Manage assigned tasks and deliverables to meet project schedules and milestones

Required Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
Minimum two years of experience designing, developing, or delivering instructional products
Experience applying a systematic instructional design process
Instructional systems design
Task, job, and needs analysis
Curriculum development
Learning objective development
Instructional strategy selection
Scenario-based learning design
Assessment and evaluation development
Technical writing and editing
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Organization and time management
Written and verbal communication
Collaboration with stakeholders
Adaptability and continuous learning

Special Requirements/Security Clearance:

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Travel may be required, typically one to two trips annually, with each trip lasting approximately one to two weeks.

Original Job Description

Company Overview:

Analyze customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs
Design, develop, implement, and maintain instructional content following the ADDIE process
Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies
Review technical manuals, engineering documents, and reference materials for content development
Develop learning objectives, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting artifacts
Create scenario-based activities, exercises, and performance support materials
Coordinate with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness
Produce and maintain Instructor Led Training (ILT) materials, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) courseware, trainee guides, tests, and documentation
Support development of simulation-based or technology-enabled training solutions
Participate in internal and customer reviews; incorporate required changes
Ensure all training products meet Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, contract requirements, and customer expectations
Manage assigned tasks and deliverables to meet project schedules and milestones

Required Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
Minimum two years of experience designing, developing, or delivering instructional products
Experience applying a systematic instructional design process
Instructional systems design
Task, job, and needs analysis
Curriculum development
Learning objective development
Instructional strategy selection
Scenario-based learning design
Assessment and evaluation development
Technical writing and editing
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Organization and time management
Written and verbal communication
Collaboration with stakeholders
Adaptability and continuous learning

Special Requirements/Security Clearance:

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Travel may be required, typically one to two trips annually, with each trip lasting approximately one to two weeks.

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