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Instructional Designer Intermediate - Fort Huachuca AZ

Tipping Point Solutions, Inc is seeking an Instructional Designer Intermediate for a local position supporting the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) on-site at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The Instructional Designer will provide support through the Commandant to the Director, Training Development Division Requiring Activities (RA).

PLEASE NOTE: Certain third-party websites might list this job as Remote and/or Hybrid. This is not accurate.This position is on-site at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Job Summary

Creates engaging and effective customized learning products using sound instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies. These products include learning objective documents and assessment plans/strategies in support of resident training, remote/virtual learning environments, and blended learning. Reviews approved instructional methods to determine the best fit based on learning objectives, available time, and instructor-to-student ratios. Ensures educational structure, accuracy, appropriate tone for the audience, and consistent language throughout all documentation. Designs detailed content outlines for learning scenarios/vignettes within the ADDIE Development Team (ADT). Designs effective learning activities that align with instructional goals. Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Training Developers, project leads, program managers, and stakeholders to validate that final products meet intended learning and training objectives. Develops both formative and summative assessment plans/strategies.

Essential Functions

• Provide instructional design and training development support following the Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE) process.
• Develop lesson plans that include properly scaffolded terminal and enabling learning objectives in collaboration with SMEs.
• Ensure instructional integrity and educational effectiveness of all training materials.
• Apply adult learning principles and learner-centric strategies in lesson design.
• Design performance and/or knowledge based, measurable assessment items aligned with learning objectives and critical tasks. Collaborate with SMEs and project team members within the ADDIE process.
• Adhere to accepted templates, formatting guidelines, style guides and IBSTPI Instructional Designer Competencies.
• Compile materials and implement Just-in-Time Training (JITT) events for SMEs and course personnel related to design functions as needed.
• Communicate effectively within the framework of an Army training culture.
• Identify e-learning opportunities and provide collaborative feedback to the Learning Innovation Branch as needed.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required and directed by the supervisor.

Competencies

• Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form to diverse stakeholders.
• Continuously update and improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to instructional design and associated fields.
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines and organizational policies.
• Comply with professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Analyze and apply learner profile data and environmental characteristics to instructional design.
• Design instructional interventions and learning assessments.

Position Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Clear initial Background check before start.
• Must be able to receive Interim Secret within 3-6 months and receive/maintain a TS/SCI within first year.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an educator in a certified teaching discipline/Military Instruction.
• Experience designing resident/in-person learning programs, activities, and curricula using a variety of modalities to enhance learning.
• Completion of at least 12 semester credits focused on educational research, learning theory, education technology, instructional design, or other related education themed courses. Courses focusing on the administration or fiscal requirements of education related organizations do not count towards the credit requirement.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Experience as a professional military instructor.
• Experience addressing adult education needs in resident/in-person learning environments.
• Familiarity with the ADDIE model (commercial or military application).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Working knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy

Tipping Point Solutions (TPS) Inc. is a full-service eLearning company specializing in the customized production and delivery of eLearning content employing a full spectrum of media types to include virtual reality, interactive video, and a hybrid blending of virtual and reality-based film media. Tipping Point's eLearning services also enable our clients to inexpensively respond to increasing demand for content delivery on mobile devices. Tipping Point excels in the revitalization of existing customer learning material, so it reaches its full potential with the highest impact results. Our services are for customers who desire to create, modify, or modernize learning content and make it more interactive, measurable, and distributable. The net result of these enhancements is increased learner motivation that guarantees greater comprehension, higher retention, and increasing course completion rates.

Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. TPS also offers 401(k) (with employer match), 11 paid Holidays and 15 days Paid Time Off annually.

Tipping Point Solutions is a E-Verify Federally Contracted Employer.