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We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.
As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law
OBXtek is currently hiring an Instructional Systems Designer II. A person in this position is responsible for working collaboratively with various stakeholders in the conceptualization, design, development, and on-time delivery of technical training curricula. The candidate must have a firm grasp of experiential learning methodology (ELM) that engages adult learners in hands-on activities to gain a new depth of knowledge and critical problem-solving skills. The incumbent exercises independent judgment requires intermittent and infrequent supervision to design and develop curriculum in accordance with the Instructional Systems Design model based on the principles of Adult Learning Theory, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and ELM.
Major Duties:
- Applies principles of Adult Learning Theory, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and ELM to all curriculum design and development phases to develop instructor-led training, eLearning and blended learning;
- Participates in every facet of the instructional design process to design, develop, and implement training curriculum for, course redesign, course revisions, and instructor performance evaluations;
- Performs course evaluations for alpha, beta, and pilot testing to ensure training curriculum adheres to TSE adult education standards and ELM principles;
- Manages multiple projects with overlapping requirements to provide the necessary support and weekly updates of course activities to meet rapid development timelines;
- Provides curriculum management by maintaining all curriculum records, scheduling curriculum reviews, conducting curriculum quality control reviews, making recommendations for updates, and tracking revision history;
- Develops learning goals and objectives, lesson plans, presentations, activities, practical assessments, and other course materials for instructor-led training, eLearning and blended learning;
- Conducts and analyzes needs assessments to identify training gaps, makes recommendations to minimize or eliminate training gaps, and advises appropriate training delivery mechanisms;
- May serve as an ISD instructor to facilitate and train staff on the curriculum design process, principles of Adult Learning Theory, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and ELM.
Professional Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree with a concentration in adult learning, education or curriculum development;
- Six (6) years of professional experience working in a collaborative environment; in curriculum design and development based on several of the following: Instructional Systems design, education and adult learning principles, ELM principles, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and cooperative learning;
- Intermediate knowledge level with Instructional Systems Design model, assessments, standard concepts, practices and procedures in training and course development;
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; high attention to detail, self-starter, results driven, and ability to follow through on details is essential;
- Intermediate knowledge level and experience working in all five phases of the Instructional Systems Design model and creating assessments;
- Demonstrated skill of shifting approach in response to the demands of changing situations;
- Excellent writing, proofreading and design skills to develop training course materials;
- Must possess excellent written and spoken use of the English language;
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel) to include SharePoint;
- Professional experience working in eLearning applications preferred.
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Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance. A TOP SECRET clearance may be required.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance. A TOP SECRET clearance may be required.
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Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.
We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.
As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law
