Instructional Designer

Design. Disrupt. Repeat.

Be an agent of change on a team committed to achieving client-focused, mission-driven excellence. Steampunk is the explosive collision of human-centered design and traditional government contracting. We are an employee-owned company with a startup mindset and time-tested approaches tailored for the federal government. We’re passionate about creating solutions that are impactful, practical, and scalable while meeting our clients’ ever-changing needs. We believe in empowering our people to find creative solutions to intractable problems. We believe the best environment in which to grow and thrive is outside our comfort zone. We believe that while good design makes for a good product, human-centered design makes for an excellent one.

Contributions

As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding and training program in support of our Federal client. You will work as part of a cross-functional team—including designers and technical experts—engaging with stakeholders and end-users to develop an effective approach and ensure adoption of new systems and processes.

Responsibilities:

Outline and understand end users to create training appropriate to meet their diverse needs

Analyze existing training materials and business processes to identify learning gaps/needs and opportunities for improvement

Research appropriate learning content and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to structure learning paths

Develop interactive and engaging training materials using a variety of modalities (videos, user guides, gamified learning, etc.) with learner theories in mind (ADDIE, Bloom’s, SAM, etc.) to create dynamic learning experiences

Determine utilization of knowledge checks and compliance tracking

Lead the training development and delivery

Establish metrics and measure user adoption

Facilitate learning management system administration, usage, and develop feedback loop for enhancement

Consider long-term governance for sustaining training programs and materials

Qualifications

Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance

4+ years of experience in Education, Training, HR, or related field

Thorough knowledge of the full training life cycle and demonstrated ability to develop and implement

Knowledge of contemporary learning management software platforms

Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques

Ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand

Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary delivery team including UX/UI designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers

A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills

Familiarity with Design Thinking and a natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills

Experience working in a project-based environment

Proficiency in MS Office and in database software

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Training and Instructional Design

Bonus Points

Previous work experience in or with the federal government

Previous work experience as a consultant

About

steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $140,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

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Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.