Instructional Designer/Curriculum Developer (Defense Training)

Location: Arlington, VA/National Capital Region, United States; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a Tampa-based small business providing engineering, technical program management, operations, logistics, maintenance, and training support for U.S. Government and commercial customers, including UAS, C5ISRT, and air domain awareness and defense technologies.

What you will do

• Analyze training requirements, performance gaps, organizational objectives, and stakeholder needs to identify learning solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate curricula and educational programs for classroom, virtual, blended, online, and self-paced environments.
• Create lesson plans, instructor and student guides, presentations, practical exercises, case studies, assessments, knowledge checks, and performance-support materials.
• Apply ISD methodologies, including ADDIE, adult learning principles, learner-centered strategies, and instructional technologies.
• Collaborate with SMEs, instructors, program managers, leadership, and stakeholders to validate technical and operational content.
• Review learner feedback, assessment results, and training metrics; maintain documentation and support audits, accreditation, inspections, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Adult Learning, Educational Technology, Organizational Development, Human Resources Development, or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in instructional design, curriculum development, training development, adult education, educational program development, or a related field.
• Active Secret-level security clearance required.
• Experience applying formal instructional design methodologies and developing instructor-led, virtual, blended, and online learning programs.
• Experience creating lesson plans, learning objectives, assessments, instructional materials, and educational resources.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to develop technical and non-technical training content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong technical writing, editing, content development, communication, project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical, operational, and organizational information into effective learning experiences; manage multiple projects; conduct needs and performance-gap analyses; and apply training evaluation methods.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting federal government, Department of War, or contractor-operated training and education programs.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar eLearning development tools.
• Experience developing SCORM-, xAPI-, or LMS-compatible training products and familiarity with LMS and digital learning environments.
• Knowledge of competency-based learning, workforce development, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting leadership development, professional development, technical training, or workforce readiness programs.
• Experience developing learning products that meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Professional certifications related to instructional design, training, learning and development, curriculum development, or project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position supporting organizational objectives and contract requirements; contingent upon contract award.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and workers’ compensation.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plan options.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• hirify.global is a DOD SkillBridge supporting partner and reports a veteran-focused workforce.

Hiring process

• Apply online and upload a CV or resume through the hirify.global careers page.