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Sherpa 6 is hiring an Instructional Systems Designer IV to develop engaging learning experiences and training materials for technical products. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to create high-quality instructional content and deliver professional development for both Sherpa 6 employees and Department of Defense partners, requiring strong technical skills and instructional design expertise.

Highlights

Create engaging learning activities and comprehensive course content to enhance knowledge retention.
Develop instructional design plans, define objectives, and analyze learner needs and environments.
Use authoring tools and learning management systems such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle.
Collaborate with technical writing, UX, customer support, and engineering teams.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
Hold a master's degree in Instructional Design with 2+ years experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience.
Experience with eLearning development, multimedia instruction, scenario-based training, and accessible training standards.
Travel up to 25% and pass background check and drug screening.
Work involves training for DoD and federal clients, sometimes within classified environments.
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness, retirement, and generous PTO.

Instructional Systems Designer IV Full Description

Instructional Systems Designer IV
Fully Remote • Remote Worker

Description

Job Title: Instructional Systems Designer

Job Location: Remote

Job Type: Full time 40 hours

Travel Requirement: up to 25%

Security Clearance: Secret

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Instructional Systems Designer to join our collaborative team in developing engaging learning and practice experiences for complex technical products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical ability, hands-on proficiency with authoring tools and learning management systems, and have a solid foundation in learning theory and instructional strategy for curriculum development. In this role, you’ll partner with our technical writing, UX, customer support, and engineering teams to create high-quality instructional content, delivering training and professional development for Sherpa 6 employees and our Department of Defense (DoD) partners. If you have a passion for learning design, excellent communication skills, and enjoy making challenging material accessible, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

You’re a perfect match if you:

Have a proven track record of creating engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances knowledge transfer and retention.
Can develop instructional design plans for training programs from the ground up, determine project goals, and define objectives.
Are skilled at analyzing content, target audiences, job tasks, and learner environments to identify optimal instructional strategies.
Can develop training materials using sound instructional design methodology, including presentations, instructor and participant guides, classroom activities, practice exercises, and handouts.
Understand how to review materials for instructional quality and soundness.
Have experience conducting train-the-trainer sessions for course and program updates.
Experience with configuring and managing learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle.
Possess excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
Have experience in graphic design, web design, eLearning development, animation, and audio/video editing.

You get bonus points if:

Design curriculum using the ADDIE model or other established instructional design frameworks.
Have experience developing interactive multimedia instruction (IMI) and interactive eLearning solutions.
Use scenario-based training and problem-based learning approaches to promote critical thinking and decision making in learners.
Developed training programs for law enforcement, intelligence, federal, military or classified environments, especially with knowledge of security protocols or sensitive content requirements.
Are familiar with DoD and federal government training environments, including relevant compliance standards.
Bring knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements or other standards for accessible and inclusive training.
Have experience creating immersive learning experiences with emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, or simulations.
Are skilled in learning analytics or assessment strategy designed to measure and improve the impact of training.
Are familiar with Jira or similar ticketing system

We know you have what it takes if you have:

Exceptional research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
High attention to detail and organizational expertise.
Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into clear, engaging instructional materials.
Proven experience leading process mapping and documentation initiatives to support program launch, scalability, and ongoing improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related field with two or more years working in an Instructional Design role with responsibility for end-to-end creation of instructor-led and/or eLearning materials

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Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field with five or more years working in an Instructional Design role with responsibility for end-to-end creation of instructor-led and/or eLearning materials
Subject matter expert in Microsoft Office applications
Comfortable with written communication and documentation
Self-starter with the ability to dive in with minimal direction
Flexible, with experience working in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with eLearning tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or LMS platforms
Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US citizen
Must pass a background check and drug screening

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

ADA:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

EEO/AA:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.

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