Instructional Designer - Intermediate - Fort Huachuca AZ

TPS

  • Fort Huachuca, AZ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Instructional Designer – Intermediate - Fort Huachuca AZTipping Point Solutions, Inc is seeking an Instructional Designer – Intermediate for a local position supporting the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) on-site at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The Instructional Designer will provide support through the Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOT-D) to the Director, Training Development Division Requiring Activities (RA).PLEASE NOTE: Certain third-party websites might list this job as Remote and/or Hybrid. This is not accurate. This position is on-site at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.The Instructional Designer will create engaging and effective customized learning products, using sound Instructional Design principles and adult learning methodologies. These products include learning objective documents, assessment strategies, and lesson design documents in support of resident training, remote/virtual learning environments, and blended learning. Reviews approved methods of instructions for best fit with learning objectives, time available, and instructor-to-student ratios. Maintains currency on changes in educational research and emerging evidence-based trends in education, relevant to education and training conducted by the Intelligence Center of Excellence. Ensures document logic, accuracy, appropriate tone for audience and language consistency. Creates detailed content outlines and learning scenarios/vignettes. Designs effective learning activities that accomplish learning objectives. Coordinates with project managers and subject matter experts to ensure that final products achieve the intended learning and training objectives. Designs formative and summative assessment strategies.Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Develop Lesson Plans that include writing terminal and enabling learning objectives in collaboration with SMEs.
  • Ensure the instructional integrity and educational effectiveness of all training materials produced and consultations provided.
  • Employ adult learning principles and learner-centric strategies in lesson designs.
  • Design performance-based, measurable assessment items which align to the learning objectives and critical tasks.
  • Collaborate with SMEs and other team members in all phases of the ADDIE process.
  • Adhere to accepted templates, formatting guidelines, style guides, and International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (IBSTPI) Instructional Designer Competencies.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance Specialists in the review and editing of all deliverables.
  • Compile materials for and implement Just-in-Time Training (JITT) events for SMEs and course personnel.
  • If assigned an Interactive Multi-media Instruction project, apply proven eLearning engagement and motivation strategies, to include (but not limited to): case studies, simulations, practical exercises, and scenario-based knowledge checks, as applicable.
  • Communicate effectively within the framework of an Army training culture.
  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required and as assigned by supervisor.
Desired Experience:
  • Firm understanding of the ADDIE system of design and evaluation.
  • Prior experience as a curriculum designer/developer.
  • Prior experience as an educator and/or military instructor.
  • A minimum of two years of cumulative instructional design experience, which includes experience in 3 of the following 5 areas: Applying learning theory, learning models, and emerging learning theory research to the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of face-to-face (classroom delivered) training and education.
  • Developing advanced distributive learning products, such as distance learning and interactive multimedia.
  • Analyzing, designing, leading or participating in the development and implementation of online courses, web-based training, and instructor-led training curricula using cutting-edge and creative design, and course delivery.
  • Conduct analyses to determine where technology could be used to improve training and enhance the experience.
Job Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Interim Secret to start, must be able to receive and maintain a TS/SCI within first year.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field.
  • Minimum 2-4 years' experience in education or as an educator in a certified teaching discipline/instruction. Experience preference towards addressing the educational needs of adults for resident learning. Designing learning programs, activities, and curriculum that use a mixture of learning modalities to enhance adult learning.
  • Experience must include participating in the development of resident learning programs and curriculums.
  • Education must include at least 12 semester credits focused on educational research, learning theory, education technology, instructional design or other related education themed courses. Courses focusing on the administration or fiscal requirements of education related organizations do not count towards the credit requirement.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
  • Must be able to work in a dynamic and flexible environment where priorities and deadlines may change.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with outstanding customer service skills.
  • Attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interface with Senior-level personnel.
Tipping Point Solutions (TPS) Inc. is a full-service eLearning company specializing in the customized production and delivery of eLearning content employing a full spectrum of media types to include virtual reality, interactive video, and a hybrid blending of virtual and reality-based film media. Tipping Point's eLearning services also enable our clients to inexpensively respond to increasing demand for content delivery on mobile devices. Tipping Point excels in the revitalization of existing customer learning material, so it reaches its full potential with the highest impact results. Our services are for customers who desire to create, modify, or modernize learning content and make it more interactive, measurable, and distributable. The net result of these enhancements is increased learner motivation that guarantees greater comprehension, higher retention, and increasing course completion rates.Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. TPS also offers 401(k) (with employer match), 11 paid Holidays and 15 days Paid Time Off annually.Tipping Point Solutions is a E-Verify Federally Contracted Employer.

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