Imperative Systems LLC
Special Operations Instructional Systems Designer
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ July 14th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Design and develop training programs specifically for Special Operations forces and US Military, focusing on unmanned systems operations and integration.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple companies to extract key instructional content.
- Create proposal-ready programs of instruction covering unmanned systems policy, planning, training, and operations.
- Apply ADDIE instructional design process and adult learning methodologies to curriculum development.
- Identify and assist in recruiting qualified instructors for specialized topics.
- Requires proficiency in LMS platforms, SCORM/xAPI standards, curriculum mapping, and adult learning principles.
- Must have a BA in Instructional Design, Education, or Training Development and completion of a military certified instructor/curriculum development course.
- Five or more years of curriculum design experience in accordance with TRADOC 350-70 for SOF, EW, Cyber, or unmanned systems.
- Preferred candidates are former SOF senior enlisted (SFC/E-7+), WO3+, or field grade officers (O-4 to O-6), ideally with SF or JSOC background.
- Requires a Secret security clearance minimum; TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
Special Operations Instructional Systems Designer Full Description
Job Description
About the Company
Imperative Systems is a privately-owned company established in 2017 to enable the National Security Community to achieve their critical missions effectively, efficiently and securely. We provide expeditionary mission support, critical infrastructure protection and strategic advisory services on a worldwide basis to support the National Security Community. We are adaptive and agile, in order to meet the emerging needs of our specialized clientele. We strive to build a culture of excellence, to build a team of the best people, equipped with the best skills and technical support to deliver results that exceed expectations, even in the most difficult circumstances.
Overview
Imperative is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) experienced in designing and developing training for Special Operations personnel in particular and the US Military in General. This individual will lead an effort to design and mature programs of instruction in Unmanned Systems and their integration into the Special Forces mission sets. Work will be initially project-based, with the opportunity to transition to a long term engagement or employment relationship.
Work Location
Most work can be performed from home, the position will entail regular stand up meetings either virtually or in-person in the DC Metro area to coordinate.
Responsibilities
- Work with subject matter experts across a team of companies to extract key information for designing programs of instruction.
- Develop a proposal ready POI covering several large topics related to unmanned systems operations, policy, planning, training, and integration.
- Assist in identifying competent, credible instructors for certain topics as appropriate.
- Integrate ADDIE design and adult learning methodologies into a POI concept.
Requirements
- BA in Instructional Design, Education, Training Development
- Graduate of a Certified Instructor / Curriculum Development Course from a military service
- Familiar with ADDIE
- PMP or Agile certification desired
- 5 or more years designing curricula IAW TRADOC 350-70 for SOF, EW, Cyber or UxS
- Former SOF senior enlisted (SFC/E-7 or above), WO 3 or above, or Field Grade Officer (O-4 to O-6) - preferably from SF or JSOC
- Proficient with LMS platforms, SCORM/xAPI, curriculum mapping, and Adult Learning Methodologies.
- Secret clearance minimum, TS/SCI desired.
Imperative Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive health, dental and vision insurance and retirement packages (401(k)) to eligible employees.
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