SkillBridge (DoD) Internship Instructional Systems Designer

i3 is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program. These opportunities are specifically for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. Participants are not eligible for compensation as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

i3 will consider any active-duty member that is eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program; however, for immediate consideration, we are looking for Military members to fill the following role(s):

• Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

The position will require the application of the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) Instructional Model, to include the analysis and development of job tasks, learning objectives, and instructional tools and techniques for use in the creation of Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI). The ideal candidate will research, learn, and apply a commonsense approach to producing training with measurable performance outcomes.

• Attend data collection meetings to record all required and relevant data.
• Research and leverage sound instructional design, prevailing learning theories, and performance improvement processes using the ADDIE Instructional Model.
• Review technical guidance and collaborate with SME (Subject Matter Expert) to extract technical instructional content to support learning objectives.
• Research and participate in creative and technical development teams to identify appropriate and innovative IMI solutions.
• Develop curriculum to include writing/creating objectives, evaluations, student handbooks, and instructional lesson plans.
• Work with other ISDs, Project Manager, and other development team members to meet production, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Assist with development of Interactive Multimedia Instructional lesson.
• Ensure 100% of own work output complies with requirements and quality standards.
• Organize course content in accordance with instructional design plans.

SkillBridge Requirements

• Must be a current Active Duty Servicemember.
• Must be separating from the Military within 180 days.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week.
• Willingness to learn from others on the job.
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

For more information on the DoD SkillBridge program, please visit https://dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov/.

Position Requirements

• 3-5 Years of military experience as an Instructor/Curriculum Developer
• Completion of Military Basic Instructor Course
• Experience developing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for courseware
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology, Education, Organizational Mgmt, or related Business/Military Systems field (Will accept candidate with an Estimated Graduation Date prior to the end of their Skillbridge Internship)
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain

Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.

• We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
• Our focus is to leave our team members, our customers and our communities better than we found them.
• Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.

Perks and Benefits at i3:

• 100% team member owned
• Outstanding insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Fun culture with company activities
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!