Instructional Designer-11692-Hybrid

Location : Pensacola, FL-Hybrid-1 day onsite is required

All Instructional Designer I expectations, plus :

Leads / manages complex and cross-functional projects with multiple deliverables and POCs with no or very minimal supervision;

to include leading team meetings, updating leadership, documenting progress, developing and executing project plan, conducting postmortems, and meeting deadlines

Works well under pressure, in ambiguous situations, and with shifting priorities and dates; remains composed and can complete task on time and at a high quality;

has the knowledge and experience to make sound and quick decisions that may impact the project or the client; is seen as a role model in this area

• Conducts needs analysis on strategic and / or high profile projects, identifies the most effective instructional approach that meets client needs, develops complex training proposals, and can negotiate timelines and deliverables
• Incorporates established design tools to ensure consistency in branding, standards, and aesthetics
• Analyzes existing programs, striving for metrics to estimate return on training investment
• Demonstrates strong expertise in the design and development of training and resource materials in a variety of formats and can pass on knowledge to newer teammates;

no or very minimal rework is needed

• Tests developed course content, training games, graphic designs and other technology driven products
• Identifies organizational themes; conducts research for new programs; ensures new / existing content is aligned with the organization strategically and culturally
• Collaborates with teammates in all locations to provide seamless service; ensure consistency in all content delivered by SMDLS
• Comfortably and effectively facilitates meetings / discussions and conducts presentations for all levels of the organization, including leadership up to and including executives
• Manages assigned projects including leading team meetings, updating leadership, documentation progress, developing and executing project plans, and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrates forward thinking; drives implementation of new ideas and strategies in new and revised content
• Anticipates areas of management concerns and needs via formal / informal avenues; identifies problems and potential solutions;

communicates concerns and recommendations professionally to team and leadership

• Builds strategic relationships across the organization; uses networks effectively
• Constantly analyzes processes and methods and proposes new strategies to increase efficiency and quality, while still meeting the needs of the organization;

takes initiative to implement

• Proactively collaborates with ISD, vendors, and training community to ensure appropriate tools are acquired, upgraded, and maintained
• Works on complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of SMD objectives; participates in developing SMD Learning Solutions policies, standards, and processes
• Looks for ways to develop self and teammates; shares ideas; researches methods and trends; makes an impact on the training community;

is a resource and regarded as an SME in one or more areas of expertise

• Mentors and guides teammates in a formal or informal capacity on a variety of skills; does not direct
• Exhibits discretion in working on projects of a sensitive nature, including those that may be confidential
• Champions changes and leadership decisions; helps teammates understand the why and reasoning for changes
• Functions as a role model, handling multiple projects / tasks / assignments with comfort and composure
• Acts as informal leader for specific site and entire team; represents team in challenging ideas or processes; understands when, how, and to whom ideas are challenged
• Assists supervisor in a variety of areas as needed (planning, budgeting, etc.); acts as a back-up supervisor when needed (supervisor's absence)

Qualifications All required unless otherwise noted as desired

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training development or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating work-flow
• Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely
• Experience in working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
• Significant experience in evaluating the effectiveness of courses and learning products and delivery methods
• Significant experience in researching / writing course content and / or developing courses, demonstrations, graphic designs and other technology driven products
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design to develop courses for products, processes and / or skills
• Advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, educational theory, tools and resources
• Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Advanced skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms
• Advanced skill in assessing departmental / branch training needs and researching topics for course development
• Advanced skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
• Advanced skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
• Advanced skill to successfully influence, lead and / or guide others towards goals
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Effective database and presentation software skills
• Effective skill collaborating with various external and internal technical and / or functional contacts
• Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Effective skill guiding and training less experienced staff
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Desired - Significant experience in multi-media training
• Desired - Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies and procedures
30+ days ago