Designs and maintains training programs, online courses, SOPs, documentation, presentations, videos, and interactive learning materials for US Air Force initiatives. Collaborates with subject matter experts and stakeholders to align content with organizational and learner needs. Evaluates training effectiveness through feedback and data analysis, continuously improving learning outcomes. Requires strong communication, technical writing, graphic design, software documentation, Microsoft Office, Adobe tools, SDLC familiarity, and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Description
Currently, RG is looking to hire an Instructional Designer. The Instructional Designer is an exempt customer-facing business professional that will identify the performance, skills, knowledge, information, and attitude gaps of a targeted audience and create, select and/or suggest learning experiences to fill this gap.
Additionally, the Instructional Designer:
- Designs and executes knowledge transfer initiatives for the US Air Force, including the creation, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comprehensive documentation.
- Designs and develops online course content tailored to meet organizational objectives and learner requirements, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
- Creates engaging and effective learning materials, such as presentations, instructional videos, and interactive exercises, to enhance the learning experience.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts, educators, and stakeholders to ensure all learning resources are accurate, high-quality, and aligned with current needs and standards.
- Assesses the effectiveness of learning and training materials by collecting feedback and analyzing data, making continuous improvements to optimize learning outcomes.
Required Skills
The Instructional Designer is an experienced professional who possesses excellent customer service skills, remains current on industry trends, values teamwork, and has a wide range of interpersonal skills. They will also be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to deliver high quality documentation that pays attention to detail
- The ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
- The ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
- Prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Required Experience
To be successful in this role, all candidates must meet the below qualifications to be considered.
- 4+ years of teaching, training, or web designing experience
- Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
- Familiarity with design and learning programs (Adobe, Photoshop, Flash, etc.)
- Excellent communication and graphic design skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
- Ability to operate effectively in remote/hybrid team environments
- NACI or ability to obtain
Physical Requirements & Disclaimer:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. EOE, including disability/vets
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