Instructional Designer - Nato

NATO Instructional Designer 

Worldwide Counter Threat Solutions (WCTS), an award-winning contracting firm, recruiting for an exceptionally highly qualified Instructional Designer to support the Allied Command Transformation (ACT), NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities.   

This position is contingent upon contract award. 

Location: HQ SACT, Norfolk VA USA 

Period of Performance: 5 years 

Travel: Periodic 

Expected Start Date: Spring 2024 

Overview: 

The incumbent will provide support for Learning Technologies e-Learning Course Development. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis. When necessary, conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements. 

• Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course's overall goals. 

• Design a comprehensive course structure, including the layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content. 

• Gather material from SMEs and transform it into eLearning module creation using a standard storyboard format or adopt a rapid development strategy. 

• Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience. 

• Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course. 

• Establish a robust feedback mechanism. Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods. 

• Engage directly with clients, SMEs, and other team members, ensuring timely communication and adherence to project timelines and deliverables. 

• Offer Instructional System Design (ISD) assistance and ensure quality. Ensure all course deliverables comply with NATO's standards and requirements. 

• Facilitate training sessions ISD within the NATO course.  

• Implement a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course's overall impact and effectiveness.  

• Engage with client. Participate in strategy sessions, conferences, and workshops as mandated by the Section Head of Learning Technology. Monitor, document, and discuss course development milestones with stakeholders and the team to ensure alignment with objectives.  

Essential Qualifications 

• A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience (within last 7 years) working with Advance Distributed Learning (e-Learning) development.  

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the education and training profession working in the creation of training modules.  

• Experience communicating effectively with customers and clearly presenting instructional system design approaches to course development.  

• Experience in the use of Learning Management System Software.  

• Experience working with SCORM standard and the demonstrated ability to design to its structure.  

• Able to demonstrate examples of screen shots or story boards from at least three courses that were developed as an Instructional Systems Designer.  

• MS/MA Degree in Education and Training Development or related programs (completed or in progress) which may include learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation.  

• Demonstrated proficiency in English (written and oral)  

• NATO SECRET security clearance or another active SECRET security clearance issued by a national authority.  

About Worldwide Counter Threat Solutions: 

WCTS appreciates the importance of high caliber professionals and offers an attractive salary and benefits package that includes industry leading Medical, Dental, life and Disability Insurance; 401K, paid time off, and holidays to ensure the highest quality of life for our employees. A career with our world-class team at WCTS offers unparalleled opportunities for growth worldwide. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. WCTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  WCTS participates in e Verify. 

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