Instructional Systems Designer II (DoD Training)

Location: On-site in Arlington, Virginia, at the LTG Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army Readiness Center; work may also occur at Government facilities throughout the National Capital Region. Remote work is not authorized, though occasional Government-approved telework may be permitted.

Salary: $100,000–$175,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is an SBA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing IT and management consulting services to Government customers.

What you will do

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs and curricula for National Guard personnel using the ADDIE model.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructors, course owners, and Government stakeholders to define TLOs and ELOs.
• Create lesson plans, presentations, assessments, training support documentation, and SCORM-compatible LMS materials.
• Support classroom, virtual, hybrid, and asynchronous training programs.
• Conduct training needs analyses, feasibility studies, curriculum reviews, and Level II learning assessments.
• Analyze assessment results, student feedback, and After Action Reviews to recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Requirements

• Experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or military training development.
• Knowledge of the ADDIE model, adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and measurable learning objectives.
• Experience developing instructional materials, lesson plans, and learning assessments.
• Knowledge of SCORM standards and Learning Management Systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and technical writing skills, with the ability to collaborate with Government stakeholders, instructors, and SMEs.
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility for the required security investigation and SCI requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience developing training for the Department of Defense, National Guard, or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with DoD joint training standards, curriculum guidance, Joint Knowledge Online, or other Government LMS platforms.
• Experience supporting instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning environments.
• Experience conducting Kirkpatrick Level I and Level II training evaluations.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, and PTO.
• Commuter benefits, employee assistance program, educational reimbursement, and pet insurance.
• Travel may be required to support National Guard training and education activities.