eLearning Developer/Technologist-Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS)

Job Description

Job Description

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The DISCS eLearning Developer/Technologist shall assist DISCS subject matter experts in the design and development of courseware content for both classroom and online delivery methods in collaboration with the Instructional System Designer and Visual Designer. Personnel performing these duties will be required to be on site as necessary to work with DISCS personnel while developing curriculum and courses.

· Duties & Responsibilities*

Assist DISCS subject matter experts (SMEs) in the design and development of course content for both classroom and online delivery methods utilizing Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles.

Build and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the customer.

25% travel required

· Required Qualifications*

Proven ability to work in a team environment with Instructional Systems Designers and learning developers providing strategy, design, and content development for online courseware.

Experience working with instructional system designers, graphic artists, learning management system administrators and SMEs to develop courseware content.

Demonstrated ability to develop interactive content that takes advantage of advanced instructional strategies including experiential learning activities.

Experience in:

• Prototyping interactive learning exercises in an iterative style to solidify the final design and produce a polished final product;
• Delivering content containing varied multimedia including audio, video, animations, and interactive exercises;
• Using the latest development applications, consistent with DISCS practices, and producing content within standardized courseware templates provided by DISCS;
• Converting content to SCORM compliance to interface with DISCS LMS (currently Blackboard).

Experience with core software applications experience with: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition), Adobe Captivate, and HTML5.

Experience designing scenarios and/or simulations for education or training.

Understanding of the concepts of immersion and engagement.

Certificate of completion for training in the core software applications and a minimum of two years' experience working with the core software applications.

Possess and maintain current Information Assurance Level I professional certification.

Shall be a U.S. citizen

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Background in Instructional Design

Possess and maintain current Information Assurance Level I professional certification

Pass a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) with inquiry. Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance