Instructional Developer

Job Description

What's it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Enterprise Shared Services team means you are the backbone behind managing all the technology aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep nations safe. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you'll get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights.

BAE Systems Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) is looking for an experienced and results-driven Instructional Developer to join our Project Management Office (PMO) team. This is an exciting opportunity play a critical role in creating engaging and effective learning experiences for project delivery teams and internal customers. We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join our team. The successful candidate will utilize their technical writing and instructional design expertise to develop innovative learning solutions that align with business objectives and foster continuous learning. To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will have a background in writing, graphic design, training design and development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for adult learning and knowledge transfer.

In this job, you will:

• Create engaging and written materials, interactive learning solutions, including digital learning, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), micro-learning, videos, and supporting documentation.
• Design activities and assessments that promote hands-on and experiential learning.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to gather content, review technical information, and translate complex topics into clear and concise materials.
• Analyze content and learning needs by conducting needs assessments and audience analysis to identify learning objectives and appropriate strategies.
• Author, maintain, and update varying materials such as: online courses, utilizing real-time training evaluation data to inform ongoing maintenance and design needs.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and emerging technologies in graphic and instructional design and digital learning to continually enhance the effectiveness of learning solutions.
• Proactively revise content as the company products and internal processes evolve.
• Develop and maintain PMO SharePoint and ensure services are documented to guide PMO stakeholders in effectively navigate and leverage available services, templates, and learning materials.
• Provide consulting services in development of training and communications for of large, high change impact projects and programs.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our Learning Management Systems (LMS), including its features, functionality, and best practices
• Configure and manage courses, modules, and other learning content within the LMS

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4+ years' work experience with Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Education, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to a wide range of audiences.
• Proficiency in utilizing virtual training delivery and facilitation tools, including Articulate, Vyond, Canva, Camtasia, and similar technologies.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design concepts
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Portfolio or samples of previous instructional design work showcasing a variety of learning solutions and multimedia assets.
• A passion for continuous learning and stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in instructional design and e-learning
• Experience supporting Project Management and Information Technology training and development preferred.
• Experience with LMS maintenance, including troubleshooting, updates, and optimization

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Aerospace and Defense background
• Experience with working in a PMO supporting Project Management Content

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.