Technical Instructional Systems Designer

Job Description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.

SAIC is seeking an experienced Technical Instructional Systems Designer (TISD) to support an innovative training program for the Customer’s main technical training office. The candidate will provide TISD support to technical training classes to develop occupational skillsets and help generate dynamic content and design class activities in conjunction with other instructional designers and instructors. The candidate will support multiple training efforts, and work will revolve around content design and development of courses for technical occupational cadres, including scenario-based learning. The candidate will also be responsible for creating lesson plans and learning requirements, along with maintaining the currency of course materials and conducting course reviews to gather feedback and implement adjustments to training material. S/he will utilize project management skills to ensure effective course development and delivery. The position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and (15) years or more of related experience. Masters and (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and (10) years or more experience.
• An ISD certification with 5 years course development experience in the past 7 years after the certificate award.
• 3 years of experience required of adult learning in any of the following areas: instructional design, instructional technology, experiential learning, or closely related field.
• 3 years of experience of creating instructional content for adult learners supporting a broad range of training modalities (synchronous, asynchronous, instructor led, web-based training, virtual learning, and/or blended courses).
• 1 year experience with the IC working in a technical mission area.
• Demonstrated experience designing technical course content for the IC.
• Knowledge of multimedia production tools and methodology, such as Learning Management Systems, collaboration tools, MS One Note, WordPress, Adobe Captivate, Multimedia tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong, technical aptitude to quickly learn new software and hardware.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate in Instructional Design from an accredited institution or a degree in Education.
• Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Education.
• Experience incorporating technology such as gaming, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, AI/ML modalities in course content.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.