Sr Specialist - Instructional Design

Description & Requirements Maximus is in search of an Instructional Design Senior Specialist. This position aligns with the Global Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) function that is a part of the Human Resources organization.

The L&OD team oversees key talent management and development processes, programs, and services that are designed to develop and enhance the skills of our employees.

The individual in this role will specialize in the development and maintenance of company-wide Human Resource (HR) development materials.

Success in this role depends on working closely with multiple stakeholders including the corporate HR, the Instructional Design Team, management, internal partners, and external vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : - Plan resource allocation and monitor development progress through creation, assignment, and management of change and documentation tasks.

• Review curriculum updates and provide constructive feedback to authors on accuracy, relevance, innovation, and conformance to Adult Learning Theory principles.
• Develop new and innovative ways to design training materials that facilitate engaging training and follow Adult Learning Theory concepts, as well as create training agendas and develop assessments to measure effectiveness of curriculum and learner performance.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with both internal and external clients. - Lead and facilitate meetings with internal and external clients and act as a subject matter expert regarding curriculum and content development.
• Review upcoming software and procedure changes and assess impacts on training curriculum. - Develop training proposals and oversee the implementation of new and updated training.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of content areas as well as industry training and best practices. Additional Duties and Responsibilities :
• Plan, create, and execute onboarding training for a company wide audience that meet learners' needs.
• Develop interactive and engaging new hire learning experiences in various modalities (including, but not limited to eLearning, Videos, VILT, and ILT).
• Create a variety of learning objects including, but not limited to job aids, infographics, short instructional videos, audio recordings, case studies, simulations, role playing exercises, scenarios, and advanced eLearnings.
• Create and execute end-to-end instructional design project plans with key milestones.
• Lead and manage instructional design projects from conception to delivery, ensuring project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Communicate effective and timely updates to team members and leadership through email, status reports, and virtual meetings.
• Collaborate extensively with business partners and SMEs to perform analysis, develop learning objectives, and design deliverables that meet learner, stakeholder needs and organizational quality standards.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative assessment tools to measure learner requirements, competencies, and organizational quality standards.
• Review, evaluate, and modify existing and proposed new hire curriculum.
• Create and execute maintenance cycle for new hire onboarding programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

• 3+ years of progressive instructional design experience, specifically Articulate 360, including Storyline and Rise.
• 3+ years writing storyboards and scripts.
• 3+ years' experience creating engaging and effective presentations.
• 1+ year of instructional design experience utilizing Canva.
• 5+ years of experience in Corporate Learning & Development required.
• Ability to regularly interact with senior leaders and executives.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate business performance gaps into learning and development strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to design engaging visuals in accordance with the audience and context.
• Demonstrated, applied understanding of learning technologies such as : ILT, Virtual ILT, online learning, learning partnerships, etc.
• Experience working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with key business leaders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high quality results. EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you.

A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position $ 70,465.00 Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position $ 95,335.00 *