Instructional Designers

Instructional Designers (10 FTEs)

Work Arrangement: Remote (7am-4:00pm M-F)

Worksite Address: 3500 Pennsy Dr, Landover, MD 20785 (Mandatory onsite training with occasional on-site meetings at Carmen Turner Facility in Landover, Maryland or other Metro facilities.)

Agency Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person

Engagement Type: 1 Year initial Contract with a possible extra 2 Years extension on yearly basis

NOTE: Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and Develop Instructional Content: Create engaging and effective learning materials, including presentations, handouts, CBT modules, and job aids, using established templates and design standards.
Apply Instructional Design Principles: Develop content that aligns with adult learning theory and instructional best practices, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and learner engagement.
Engage in Proactive Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide project updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with strategic training goals and operational needs.
Manage Project Timelines and Milestones: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress against key milestones, and address risks or delays to ensure timely delivery of training products.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Work closely with SMEs to gather technical content, clarify complex information, and translate it into learner-friendly formats that meet training objectives.
Review and Quality Assurance: Lead content reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with learning goals, incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
Contribute to Evaluation Efforts: Collect and organize learner feedback and assessment data to support the evaluation of training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in instructional design, education, or related field
3+ years of experience in instructional design
Familiarity with adult learning theory and instructional technologies, including ADDIE
Experience with technical training programs, with a preference for transit
Knowledge and experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2
Experience with Learning Management System platforms and authoring tools including Adobe
Captivate (Classic and/or New version) and InDesign
Experience holding working sessions with SMEs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Certification (PMP or similar)
Experience with transit technical training programs