Senior Instructional Designer, Part-Time

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Softek Services, Inc. offers over 35 years of experience providing custom training and IT solutions. We are looking for a senior instructional designer with 10+ years of Adult learning experience and excellent analytical, technical writing, and performance-based training development skills. We have several multi-year contracts with federal agencies that involve... enhancing current or developing new instructor-led training (ILT) and web-based training (WBT) that is performance-based and learner-centric. Applicants must have performed the full life cycle of training development: lead client meetings, analyze position/duties, design appropriate training plans, use effective learning strategies, storyboard/write content, and create web-based an instructor-led materials. Job Type: Permenant Part-time Employee (W2) or Contract Position (1099) Job Location: Primarily remote work with possible travel (2 to 3 times per year) to meet with clients for focus groups and pilot course deliveries. Note: Interested candidates must provide samples of your work. Required Education & Year Experience • Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, or related field. • Ten (10) or more years of course development and instructional design experience in adult learning. Duties and Responsibilities: • Apply adult education and performance-based principles to develop learner-centered training plans that produce measurable results. • Analyze what needs to be changed, updated, reorganized, improved, and included in new or updated training curriculums. • Produce engaging and effective instructional content for various learning modalities (self-directed, web-based, pre-work, instructor-led, on-the-job, etc.). • Use a blend of cognitive, effective, and behavioral learning domains that help adults learn. • Design realistic and scenario-based exercises, simulations, roleplays, drills, etc., that require critical thinking for performance-based training. • Write new content that is technically accurate and grammatically sound. • Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and ensure content accuracy and relevance. • Develop storyboards, including graphics concepts, audio scripts, user interactions, navigation, and other related elements. • Create (or direct a graphic designer to create) visual aids, including infographics, charts, graphs, and videos to support learning. • Create knowledge checks and performance-based assessments that support learning outcomes. • Proofread and edit instructional materials for accuracy and clarity. • Participate in proposal development efforts when needed. Required Skills • Strong instructional design background with experience in content development. • Ability to analyze and gather data about needed content and desired performance. • Understanding of adult education principles and instructional design models. • Excellent proofreading and editing skills. • Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. • Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline. • Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and work in a fast-paced and agile environment as a team player. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Application Question(s): • Are you mostly interested in a full-time, part-time, or contract position? • Are you able to travel to client sites when necessary to conduct pilots or focus groups? Education: • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• instructional design: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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