Instructional Systems Specialist

• Support the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Navy training and educational programs.
• Apply instructional systems design methodologies and Navy training development processes to create and maintain effective training solutions.
• Conduct training and learning analyses to identify performance requirements, knowledge and skill gaps, learning objectives, and appropriate instructional strategies.
• Develop, review, and revise instructional materials, curricula, courseware, lesson plans, assessments, and supporting training documentation.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, instructors, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure training products accurately reflect operational and technical requirements.
• Support the integration and use of emerging technologies within training environments, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), browser-based applications, digital video, video teleconferencing, LAN/Internet/Intranet technologies, and other educational technologies.
• Support training modernization initiatives and identify opportunities to improve instructional effectiveness, accessibility, and delivery.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of instructional products to ensure compliance with applicable Navy and DoD standards and requirements.
• Support configuration management and maintenance of training products throughout their lifecycle.
• Prepare reports, briefings, status updates, and other program documentation as required.
• Ensure training materials are developed and handled in accordance with applicable security, classification, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related computer/technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing or supporting an educational design and development project.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience supporting a contract for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or another DoD agency.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, development, and analysis of programs or systems related to training systems.
• Demonstrated experience with educational or training technologies such as CD-ROM, Learning Management Systems, LAN/Internet/Intranet applications, browser-based applications, digital video, video teleconferencing, or comparable technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with Government customers, technical personnel, instructors, and subject matter experts.

Preferred:

• Experience using Learning Analysis and Design (LEAD).
• Experience supporting Navy training modernization or instructional systems development efforts.
• Knowledge of Navy training development processes, standards, and documentation.
• Experience with derivative classification requirements.
• Experience identifying, handling, and marking Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Experience applying portion markings and Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Familiarity with Navy training environments, commands, and organizational structures.