Instructional Designer

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified

Instructional Designer .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Job Summary

SEACORP is seeking Instructional Designers at various levels to support mission-critical defense programs by developing high-quality dynamic, engaging, and experiential learning content with an emphasis on user-centered design, user experience (UX), and accessibility for all learners. You will work closely with technical writers, engineers and program stakeholders to translate complex mechanical, electrical and system level concepts into clear accurate and usable visuals that support operations and maintainers in the field.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document instructor-led, paper-based, and responsive technology-delivered curricula and performance support solutions.
• Participate in the development and review of products for adherence to style and storyboard guidelines, writing standards, course/task flow, and designing for standards.
• Experience in the full life cycle of the instructional systems design (ISD) process with experience in developing engaging, experiential instructor-led training as well as web-based and blended learning solutions.
• Conduct basic needs assessments with SMEs in reference to existing and future course development.
• Work with SMEs to formulate, format and document curriculum development and changes. Produce training materials (for example instructor guides, student guides, handouts and job aids).
• Collect and analyze student feedback (Level 1 data) for courses to recommend possible areas requiring changes/improvement (content, instructors, and delivery methodologies.
• Coordinate with the customer and SMEs to identify the critical knowledge, skills, abilities and technical requirements of the training content.

Qualifications

Education

Instructional Designer I, II, III – Bachelors level degree in Instructional System Design or Education Technology.

Instructional Designer IV – Masters level degree in Instruction design or equivalent.

Experience

Instructional Designer I – 1 year of related professional service.

Instructional Designer II – 3 years of related professional service.

Instructional Designer III – 5 years of related professional service.

Instructional Designer IV – 7 years of related professional service.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: Infrequently (<3 annually)

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Electronics Assembly and Testing Laboratory - Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Significant use of small hand and electrical tools that require fine motor skills. Significant use of computers, including use of a mouse and keyboard as well as viewing computer screens. Occasional lifting <40 lbs.; infrequent lifting of <40lbs., occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling and squatting. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions for temperature and lighting, with some potential exposure to fumes associated with soldering. Personal Protective Equipment: safety glasses and safety shoes recommended.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.