Peraton
Technical Trainer/Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $112K - $179K
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ September 12th, 2025
Blackboard
Moodle
SCORM
Edtech.com's Summary
Peraton is hiring a Technical Trainer/Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to develop and design interactive, engaging learning materials for a DoD customer. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts to translate business requirements into instructional content, ensuring compliance with accessibility and technical standards while continuously improving the learning experience.
Highlights
- Design and develop instructor-led and web-based training materials, including storyboards, graphics, assessments, and practical exercises.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to create effective learning objectives and solutions.
- Utilize Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline 360 for course development.
- Ensure all deliverables comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and SCORM requirements.
- Require a minimum of 10 years of hands-on instructional and eLearning development experience.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are mandatory.
- Preferred skills include proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, AI training tools, and familiarity with DoD LMS platforms like Blackboard or Moodle.
- Experience working with behavioral researchers and social science teams is advantageous.
- Salary range typically between $112,000 and $179,000 based on experience.
- Position supports a 100% remote work arrangement.
Technical Trainer/Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Full Description
Technical Trainer/Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)
2025-159810
Customer Service
Clearance:
Secret
Location:
Home
Virginia
Telecommute:
Remote work allowed 100%
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Comprised of social scientists, PhD-level researchers, and data scientists that bring a multidisciplinary approach to solving challenging applied research questions, this program sustains research to shape the face of personnel security and suitability for the DoD, IC, and federal goverment at large.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Technical Trainer/Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support our DoD customer, contributing to the design and development of engaging, interactive learning solutions that are both instructionally sound and visually captivating.
Location: Northern VA; fully-remote role.
As the ideal candidate, you will have a keen eye for graphics, web-based training (WBT) design, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and bring fresh ideas to each project. You will collaborate with a talented team to craft innovative learning experiences that enhance the overall curriculum, ensuring that every deliverable supports both learner engagement and learning outcomes.
Responsibilities will include:
- Design and develop both instructor-led and WBT materials, including training plans, storyboards, graphics, assessments, and practical exercises.
- Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate client business requirements into learning objectives and solutions.
- Be involved with all phases of course development, from analysis and design to development and delivery, including eLearning modules, instructor guides, job aids, and multimedia content.
- Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to ensure content is effective and meets learner needs.
- Use graphic design tools and multimedia techniques to produce interactive course materials that maximize learner engagement and retention.
- Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 compliance standards.
- Ensure all WBT deliverables are SCORM compliant.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest design tools, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve course materials and learning experiences.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 12 of relevant years of experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in instructional design, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong technical and creative skills.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in instructor-led training development
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in an eLearning development.
- Expertise in using Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline 360 for course development.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- The ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SCORM and Section 508 compliance.
- Proficiency with graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Experience shooting professional videos and editing with tools such as Adobe Premiere.
- Familiarity with various multimedia platforms and techniques for producing engaging instructional content.
- Experience working closely with behavioral researcher and social science teams.
- Experience with AI tools used for training development.
- Knowledge of DoD Learning Management Systems like Blackboard or Moodle.
- Active Secret security clearance.
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Employee Benefits
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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