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SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking two (2) Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Support Specialist to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Position Overview Section

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Support Specialist to provide instructional design expertise in support of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) education and training mission. This position collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Course Directors, Curriculum Development Managers, production teams, and government stakeholders to design, develop, evaluate, and improve multimedia-based instructional products and training solutions.

The successful candidate will apply the ADDIE Instructional Systems Design model to develop effective learning experiences, integrate emerging educational technologies, evaluate course effectiveness, and ensure training products meet USAFSAM educational and operational requirements.

Essential Job Functions

Instructional Design & Curriculum Development

• Apply all phases of the ADDIE model:
  • Analyze
  • Design
  • Develop
  • Implement
  • Evaluate
• Collaborate with SMEs, production teams, Course Directors, and Curriculum Development Managers to create effective instructional products.
• Analyze training requirements and recommend:
  • Instructional platforms
  • Delivery methods
  • Media formats
  • Development tools
• Develop training plans and support validation activities to ensure courses meet learning objectives and required proficiency levels.
• Review, edit, and maintain curriculum materials for accuracy, clarity, grammar, formatting, and instructional effectiveness.

Multimedia & Educational Technology Development

• Design and develop instructional materials including:
  • Instructor guides
  • Student materials
  • Instructional text
  • Audio scripts
  • Video scripts
  • Multimedia products
• Support creation of graphics, media projects, simulations, and interactive learning products.
• Utilize modern instructional technologies including:
  • Adobe Captivate
  • SCORM-compliant courseware
  • Virtual learning environments
  • Simulation technologies
  • Gaming applications
  • 3D modeling and virtual reality solutions
• Recommend technology solutions to improve learner engagement and training effectiveness.

Online Learning & Course Evaluation

• Upload, manage, test, and validate online courseware.
• Conduct testing of eLearning products and provide comprehensive evaluation reports.
• Analyze:
  • End-of-course evaluations
  • Student feedback
  • Field surveys
  • Training performance data
• Provide written recommendations for improving course effectiveness using ISD principles.
• Support validation and continuous improvement of USAFSAM training programs.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Support

• Receive and clarify customer training requests.
• Coordinate project scope discussions and determine appropriate instructional products.
• Develop project storyboards and coordinate content reviews.
• Manage review cycles and obtain stakeholder approval for final course delivery.
• Provide instructional consultation throughout all phases of multimedia development.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and educational planning events as required.

Administrative & Program Support

• Maintain curriculum files, records, and project documentation.
• Support office continuity activities and instructional program initiatives.
• Maintain organized project documentation and training resources.
• Provide technical and educational guidance to USAFSAM departments as needed.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Educational Technology
  • Instructional Design
  • Educational Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Related discipline

OR

• Five (5) years of applied experience in Instructional Systems Design (ISD) techniques and related disciplines.

Experience must include demonstrated knowledge in at least two of the following areas:

Learning Theory & Educational Psychology

• Understanding of learning theories and principles related to instructional design.
• Application of educational psychology concepts to training development.

Instructional Design Practices

• Experience designing training strategies, instructional models, and learning solutions.
• Knowledge of systematic approaches to improving instructional effectiveness.

Educational Assessment

• Experience developing:
  • Assessments
  • Surveys
  • Evaluation tools
  • Performance measurements
• Ability to analyze instructional effectiveness and learner outcomes.

Instructional Product Creation

• Experience developing training materials by:
  • Identifying learner requirements
  • Establishing objectives
  • Selecting instructional strategies
  • Validating learning products
  • Evaluating training effectiveness

Additional Required Skills

• Experience developing modern educational content using current instructional technologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as:
  • Adobe Captivate
  • SCORM course packaging
  • Multimedia development tools
  • Simulation technologies
  • Virtual reality or 3D learning environments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to critically analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Teams
  • Zoom
  • Adobe Acrobat
• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to performance.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in:
  • Educational Technology
  • Instructional Design
  • Educational Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Related field
• Experience supporting military education and training programs.
• Experience with:
  • Air Force formal training programs
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • DoD training environments
  • Medical education or healthcare training
  • Multimedia instructional production
• Experience collaborating with military SMEs and operational training organizations.

SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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*This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on SierTeK being awarded the contract.