Senior Instructional Systems Design Specialist

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Instructional Systems Design Specialist to join our team! The Sr. ISD Specialist will support the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of assigned instruction and training materials packages, including but not limited to slide presentations, classroom activities, worksheets/handouts, and instructor and participant guides. Under the supervision of a Lead Instructional Systems Designer (LISD), this individual contributor role has responsibility for the end-to-end creation and periodic maintenance of training courses for transitioning Service members, Veterans, and their families about the benefits and services available from VA. The Senior ISD will work with all training modalities, which include traditional and virtual classroom synchronous instructor-led training (ILT and vILT) and asynchronous web-based training (WBT). 

The successful candidate for the Senior Instructional Systems Design Specialist role should be able to demonstrate the following by the end of their introductory 90 days: 

• Demonstrates appropriate use of Curriculum Revision Management System (CRMS), including cross-walking (as required), with timely updates to action/work requests
• Delivers all tasks and deliverables on time and with 95% accuracy to technical and 508 standards
• Designs and develops at least one (1) Section 508 compliant instruction and training materials package, including but not limited to slide presentations, classroom activities, worksheets/handouts, job aids, and instructor and participant guides
• Adheres to team processes and standards when placing items in the correct location on SharePoint and/or with appropriately updated naming conventions
• Adheres to CATHEXIS values

Responsibilities: 

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain new Section 508-compliant instruction and training materials packages (ILT, vILT, and WBT), including but not limited to slide presentations, classroom activities, worksheets/handouts, job aids, storyboards, Articulate Storyline 360 files, Microsoft Teams and Adobe Connect vILT classrooms, and instructor and participant guides
• Apply adult learning principles to the design and development of all curricular products (e.g., Mayer’s multimedia principles, Gagne’s nine events, Kirkpatrick evaluation, etc.) within the ADDIE model of instructional design
• Ensure alignment of style, branding, enabling and terminal learning objectives, knowledge checks, and intermediate activities across multiple curricular products for a consistent product suite
• Track curricular feedback (subject matter experts (SMEs), policy changes, etc.) relevant to assigned courses, including identification and tracking of items that may impact one or more deliverables, modalities, or even courses (cross-walking)
• Cross-collaboration with supervisor and peers to ensure inter-modal alignment of all course content and relevant stylistic elements
• Proactively track and communicate project status with the supervisor, including potential mitigation strategies for when risks jeopardize deliverable timelines
• Deliver all final deliverables and intermediate builds on time and accurately
• Attend internal coordination meetings regularly and client meetings as needed to present relevant updates in a factual, concise manner
• Manages details in deliverable production, customer interaction, and action tracking

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required
• Master’s degree (MA/MS) preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience providing instructional design expertise, including analysis, design, and ILT, vILT, and WBT development
• Minimum 3 years experience creating adult-learning content for a government contract or in a corporate environment
• Able to obtain a minimum of NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries) for a Veterans Affairs Public Trust Clearance
• Highly desired: DoD and VA experience as a contractor or otherwise
• Highly desired: Former military experience

Skills 

• Communicates with others in an effective and polite manner
• Assumes ownership and responsibility for assigned actions and/or tasks
• Deep knowledge and experience with adult learning, objective creation, and curriculum writing
• Expert in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Proficient with project management applications, such as Asana, SmartSheets, etc.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Proficient in the development of synchronous virtual learning (vILT) training materials within vILT platforms, such as Adobe Connect and Microsoft Teams
• Proficient in the use of asynchronous (WBT) authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline 360
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
• Works well with tight deadlines and adaptable to evolving priorities
• Dynamic team player who is a flexible self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates empathy while ensuring that stakeholder requirements are consistently met

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department [email protected]