Instructional Designer

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Location: Norfolk, VA, USA (On-site)

Period of Performance:

Base Period: 1 July 2024 – 31 December 2024

Option Period 1: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025

Option Period 2: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026

Option Period 3: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027

Option Period 4: 1 January 2028 – 31 December 2028

Tasking:

1. Support the LT section by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and entities to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis. When necessary, conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements
2. Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course's overall goals.
3. Design a comprehensive course structure, including the layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content.
4. Gather material from SMEs, then either structure it using a standard storyboard format or adopt a rapid development strategy for eLearning module creation.
5. Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
6. Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course.
7. Establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders. Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods.
8. Engage directly with clients, SMEs, and other team members, ensuring timely communication and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
9. Offer Instructional System Design (ISD) assistance and ensure quality for NATO course providers. Ensure all course materials and processes comply with NATO's standards and requirements.
10. Facilitate training sessions on Instructional System Design within the NATO e- Learning Design and Development course.
11. Implement a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course's overall impact and effectiveness.
12. Engage with clients; participate in strategy sessions, conferences, and workshops as mandated by the Section Head of Learning Technology. Monitor and discuss course development milestones with stakeholders and the team to ensure alignment with objectives.

Essential Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 3 years’ experience (within last 5 years) working with Advance Distributed Learning (e-Learning) development.
2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the education and training profession working in the creation of training modules.
3. Experience communicating effectively with customers and clearly presenting instructional system design approaches to course development.
4. Experience in the use of Learning Management System Software.
5. Experience working with SCORM standard and the demonstrated ability to design to its structure.
6. Demonstrate (example screen shots or story board pages (max 4 per course)) from three courses that have been developed by the instructional systems designer.
7. MS/MA Degree in Education and Training Development or related programs (completed or in progress) which may include learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation or BS/BA Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience as an instructional systems designer
8. Fluent in English (Written and Oral).
9. NATO SECRET-level security clearance or active SECRET security clearance issued by a national authority.