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Apex Systems is hiring a REL Instructional Designer to plan, develop, and manage instructional design projects and courses tailored to organizational learning needs. The role involves collaborating on course design, conducting needs assessments, creating and testing multimedia training materials, and evaluating course effectiveness to improve employee performance.

Highlights

Manage and design instructional courses and curricula aligned with business unit objectives.
Conduct needs assessments and provide customized training solutions to improve performance.
Create, edit, and manage LMS learning activities, assignments, and reports.
Develop dynamic and technology-driven instructional materials including training games and graphic designs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training methods and adjust content based on feedback and assessments.
Present training materials to various groups including executive leadership.
Required skills include advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, and effective use of database, presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Preferred experience with multimedia training and organizational products, services, and policies.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training development, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation ranges from $20 to $32 per hour on a contract basis.

REL Instructional Designer Full Description

REL Instructional Designer

Employee Type:
Contract

Location:
Winchester, VA, US

Job Type:
Digital Experience and Content Strategy

Date Posted:
January 29, 2026

Pay Range:
$20 - $32 per hour

Job Description:

Description

To plan and manage instructional design projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization. Develop instructional courses tailored to meet the desired learning outcomes and needs of organization and the learners. Collaborate to implement strategies for educating and training employees to achieve higher levels of performance. Utilize a variety of techniques to define and sequence instructional content and strategies. Create curricula by quickly and efficiently learning/processing large volumes of information and by conducting research on subject matter. Remain supportive of business unit/organizational training needs and refresh the training and materials as needed

throughout its lifecycle. Work under minimal supervision. Responsibilities

· Advise and assist trainers on course evaluation results

· Collaborate with others to plan and design courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and test multimedia elements

· Conduct needs assessment on request from business unit management to provide customized training or individual guidance to improve and develop performance

· Create and edit new LMS learning activities; set up required training assignments in LMS; create custom LMS reports

· Create dynamic instructional and training materials using current technologies including references and support tools that reinforce training, increase efficiency and help produce error-free work

· Develop and test course content, training games, graphic designs and other technology driven products

· Develop classroom, online and/or independent learning program content that transfers knowledge effectively and brings about desired behavior change

· Develop instructional strategies and courses for a business unit and/or cross- company products and skills

· Evaluate the effectiveness of courses, learning products and delivery methods to ensure that the desired learning objectives and goals are achieved

· Involved in instructional design project teams with multiple deliverables, significant risk and complexity

· Select most effective instructional approach including a blend of instructor-led and/or self-directed techniques

· Select, modify, or establish a design and development model appropriate for a given project; analyze learning needs to assist in establishing learning objectives

· Validate and integrate feedback, assessments and course evaluations into current and new training course content and/or delivery vehicle

· Conduct presentations for various groups including executive leadership

· Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications

· Ability to adapt to fluctuating workflow

· Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely

· Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of courses and learning products and delivery methods

· Experience in researching/writing course content and/or developing courses, demonstrations, graphic designs and other technology driven products

· Advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, educational theory, tools and resources

· Working knowledge of instructional design to develop courses for products, processes and/or skills

· Desired - Experience in multi-media training

· Desired - Working knowledge of organization products, services, programs, policies and procedures

· Advanced skill to successfully influence, lead and/or guide others towards goals

· Effective database and presentation software skills

· Effective organizational, planning and time management skills

· Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

· Effective skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms

· Effective skill collaborating with various external and internal technical and/or functional contacts

· Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization

· Effective skill in assessing organizational training needs and researching topics for course development

· Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership

· Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills

· Bachelor's Degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training development or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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