Instructional Systems Designer II
About this role
Company Overview
Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Analyze customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain instructional content following the ADDIE process
- Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies
- Review technical manuals, engineering documents, and reference materials for content development
- Develop learning objectives, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting artifacts
- Create scenario-based activities, exercises, and performance support materials
- Coordinate with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness
- Produce and maintain Instructor Led Training (ILT) materials, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) courseware, trainee guides, tests, and documentation
- Support development of simulation-based or technology-enabled training solutions
- Participate in internal and customer reviews; incorporate required changes
- Ensure all training products meet Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, contract requirements, and customer expectations
- Manage assigned tasks and deliverables to meet project schedules and milestones
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
- Minimum two years of experience designing, developing, or delivering instructional products
- Experience applying a systematic instructional design process
- Instructional systems design
- Task, job, and needs analysis
- Curriculum development
- Learning objective development
- Instructional strategy selection
- Scenario-based learning design
- Assessment and evaluation development
- Technical writing and editing
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Organization and time management
- Written and verbal communication
- Collaboration with stakeholders
- Adaptability and continuous learning
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
- Travel may be required, typically one to two trips annually, with each trip lasting approximately one to two weeks.
Company at a glance
By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions. The company’s two divisions, Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training, provide advanced cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems, and AI-enabled live training to prepare forces for modern conflict. By Light combines mission expertise with cutting-edge commercial technologies to enable defense organizations to predict, prepare, and prevail with greater speed, realism, and operational advantage.
By Light is ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered; and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated; and C3PAO assessed at CMMC Level 2.
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