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Instructional Systems Designer
Edmond, OK
Supports federal and government clients through instructional design, LMS administration, and technical documentation aligned to contract, compliance, and performance requirements.
Employment
Regular
Work status
Full-Time
FLSA
Exempt
Group
Professional
Directly supervises
None
Description
The Instructional Systems Designer supports federal or government clients by designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining instructional materials and learning systems that enhance workforce performance and ensure compliance with agency standards.
This role also serves as a Learning Management System Administrator and Technical Writer, responsible for managing training platforms, maintaining documentation, and producing clear, compliant technical materials in accordance with government regulations and contract requirements.
Essential functions
- Conduct training needs assessments and performance analyses for federal programs.
- Apply instructional design methodologies including ADDIE, SAM, and Agile.
- Develop instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, and blended learning solutions.
- Create facilitator guides, participant manuals, job aids, assessments, and evaluation tools.
- Ensure all materials meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
- Align training content with federal policies, directives, and compliance standards.
- Support program audits and training documentation requirements.
LMS administration
- Administer and maintain LMS platforms including Cornerstone, Moodle, Blackboard, SuccessFactors, DoD systems, or similar platforms.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations.
- Upload, test, and maintain SCORM, AICC, and xAPI-compliant course content.
- Generate reports on training completion, compliance tracking, and metrics.
- Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT teams or vendors as needed.
- Maintain data integrity and security in accordance with federal cybersecurity policies.
- Support LMS upgrades, testing, and system migrations.
Technical writing and documentation
- Develop and maintain SOPs, user manuals, training guides, system documentation, and policy or compliance documentation.
- Translate complex technical or regulatory information into clear, user-friendly materials.
- Ensure documentation complies with federal formatting, branding, and style guidelines.
- Support proposal development and contract deliverables as required.
- Maintain version control and document repositories.
Government contracting support
- Ensure deliverables meet contract requirements and performance work statements (PWS).
- Support contract reporting and quality assurance surveillance plans (QASP).
- Maintain documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
- Collaborate with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), SMEs, and program stakeholders.
- Adhere to federal information security and records management policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and experience
Experience may substitute for education and experience on a two-for-one yearly basis.
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Technical Communication, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting federal or government contracts.
- Knowledge of ADDIE or other instructional design methodologies.
- Experience administering LMS platforms.
- Strong technical writing and editing skills.
- Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility compliance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.