[Hiring] Instructional Systems Designer Lead @By Light HQ

Role Description

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Lead will lead a team of ISD supporting tasking for 2 Single Award IDIQ programs. In this role, the lead will be responsible for working with the program team to transform complex technical information into training experiences that improve operational readiness, reduce performance gaps, and support modern Navy training objectives. The lead will lead a team of ISDs working within multidisciplinary teams; these ISDs analyze training requirements, develop instructional strategies, and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), software and systems engineers, multimedia developers, 3D artists, instructors, and customers to deliver engaging, performance-based learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interact with program manager and technical leads to derive team requirements including staffing needs, schedule, and required budget.
• Manage teams day-to-day assignments, check progress, and ensure the team is making their commitments to the programs.
• Monitor and report on team's cost schedule, progress, and quality to Program Managers and Technical leads.
• Lead a team responsible for:
  • Analyzing customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs.
  • Designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining instructional content following the ADDIE process.
  • Applying instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies.
  • Reviewing technical manuals, engineering documents, and reference materials for content development.
  • Developing learning objectives, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting artifacts.
  • Creating scenario-based activities, exercises, and performance support materials.
  • Coordinating with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness.
  • Producing and maintaining Instructor Led Training (ILT) materials, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) courseware, trainee guides, tests, and documentation.
  • Supporting development of simulation-based or technology-enabled training solutions.
  • Participating in internal and customer reviews; incorporating required changes.
  • Ensuring all training products meet Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, contract requirements, and customer expectations.
  • Managing assigned tasks and deliverables to meet project schedules and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum ten years of experience designing, developing, or delivering instructional products.
• Experience applying a systematic instructional design process.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on technical or professional training projects.
• Team leadership.
• Instructional systems design.
• Task, job, and needs analysis.
• Curriculum development.
• Learning objective development.
• Instructional strategy selection.
• Scenario-based learning design.
• Assessment and evaluation development.
• Technical writing and editing.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Organization and time management.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Collaboration with stakeholders.
• Adaptability and continuous learning.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy training programs.
• Familiarity with AIM CPM/LOM and Navy instructional development standards.
• Experience in cost and schedule management and reporting.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.