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# Instructional Systems Specialist

- **Company:** Sellers & Associates
- **Location:** Groton, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Learning Management Systems, Educational Software, Local Area Networks, Information Technology, Cdrom
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18071506?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18071506%2FInstructional-Systems-Specialist-Connecticut-Groton

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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