Curriculum / Instructional Designer

Curriculum/Instructional Designer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. Must be a US Citizen

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Curriculum/Instructional Designer to join our team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. We are looking for a highly motivated, resourceful, and creative professional who will play an active role in developing engaging learning solutions and increasing awareness of scalable research facilitation capabilities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, can effectively prioritize responsibilities, and is skilled at managing multiple projects and competing deadlines. This individual should bring creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm to new challenges while developing thoughtful and effective instructional solutions that support organizational goals.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas DO NOT qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
  

What You Will Bring:

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 1 years - Familiarity w/R&D/STEM content
• 1 years - Work with stakeholders to create training strategy and validate training content
• 1 years - Adobe software (Acrobat, InDesign)
• 1 years - MS Suite (Excel, ppt)
• 1 years - Web Applications support/Content Management Systems Support (Drupal, WordPress etc.)
• 1 years - Writing/Editing
• 1 years - Content Writing

Nice to Have

• Delivering training content to stakeholders/users

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesize and distill complex scientific and technical information to create clear content and documentation for a broad audience.
• Support the LLSC's e-learning projects by building components for the online courses as well as proofreading and editing new content.
• Review documentation and training materials and proactively identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Manage coordination of LLSC events for the userbase, e.g. monthly Lunch-n-Learn.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required in STEM field
  Strong written communication skills.
• Experience with instructional design, training and willingness to bring innovative ideas to course development
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Good working knowledge of and/or the ability to master web content tools such as Wordpress, Drupal, Github, HTML, Markdown, and Open edX.
• Willingness to learn new software and content delivery tools.
  

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is sufficient for start, Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. US Citizens only need to apply.

Location: Remote- Individual works from home or off-site and is located outside of a routinely commutable distance from the Lexington facility.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.