Title: Instructional System Designer (two openings)

Location: Defense Forensic Science Center, Gillem Enclave, GA

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret 

Job Summary

The Instructional System Designer is responsible for supplementing the training programs of instruction at the Defense Forensic Science Center (DFSC). A curriculum development and instructional systems designer staff structure will contribute to practical training that meets DFSC needs while also providing flexibility to accommodate shifting mission requirements. The objective of this contract is to obtain Instructional Designers with professional knowledge of education principles, learning theory, and adult learning for standardization and continued development of the technical training programs and implementation of additional learning management platform. 

Education/Degree:

At least a Master’s degree in Education supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in the following:

·        Learning theory, the psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.

·        Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.

·        Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.

·        Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·        Analyze, design, and advise in the development and evaluation of courseware using the most current educational methodologies and concepts.

·        Apply professional knowledge of education principles, technology, multimedia, and distance learning concepts to determine course objectives, course design, and course development, incorporating storyboards to define the training product's end state.

·        Integrate and maximize the use of technology into existing courses (e.g., Learning Management Systems).

·        Conduct studies and research in designing and developing courseware (e.g., Pilot studies).

·        Develop plans for validating and evaluating courseware.

·        Analyze, interpret, and compile community and courseware surveys into reports used to develop training trends or revise training material when necessary.

·        Apply the current ISD process to design and develop learning training materials.

·        Plan instruction, select instructional media and methods, and determine resource requirements about current and future courseware.

·        Perform educational and technical reviews of courseware.

·        Design, develop, and publish computer-based interactive multimedia to Learning Management Systems (LMS) or resident training programs

·        Coordinate with appropriate Technical Leaders and Curriculum Developers to ensure materials selected/developed meet training needs to include videos, exportable training packages, and instructional materials into LMS.

·        Provide guidance and support to pilot new training programs.

·        Conduct activities with other ISDs, curricula developers, and Technical Leaders.

Requirements:

·        Able to pass general access requirements for Gillem Enclave, Forest Park, GA.

·        Must have a valid US government issued Secret Clearance, final or interim.

·        Able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card.

·        Provide a DNA sample and information at no cost to the contractor.

·        Travel to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and to visit other facilities. Anticipate two (2) trips annually.    

Summit Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment. Summit Technologies, Inc. is an at-will organization.

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