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# Instructional System Design SME

- **Company:** PATCHPLUS CONSULTING INC.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Intelligence Analysis, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137665/instructional-system-design-sme

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus' guiding principles - Purpose, Proficiency, and Character. PatchPlus' purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation's security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things., TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a counterintelligence (CI) scope polygraph.
Five (5) years of experience applying Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles ( e.g., ADDIE or equivalent) to analyze performance/training needs and design, develop, and revise learning solutions and supporting documentation.
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Systems Technology, Education, Learning Sciences, Human Performance Technology, or a related field from an accredited university.
Five (5) years of experience in program management, project management, or a related field.
Expert knowledge of DoD processes and terminology
Expert MS Office skills demonstrated through creation of a variety of published products.

## Description

Participate in job task analysis for defense all-source analysts.
Lead training needs analysis for courses, develop course evaluations, and refine courses based on their results.
Review and update course requirements.
Develop learning objectives aligned to the professional certification standards
Design in-person and/or online asynchronous instruction for all-source analysts
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and documentation
Coordinate course development with ASA subject matter experts
Audit and/or review content of DoD ASA courses
Coordinate course delivery with DIA Academy for Defense Intelligence (ADI) and/or DIA Directorate for Intelligence Analysis (DIA/DI) instructors
Evaluate certificant professional development logs for evaluation to renew the CDASA credential.
Support the development of CDASA accreditation packages to the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.


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