Senior Instructional System Designer at Core4ce
United States
$100k - $115k
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Core4ce is seeking a Senior Instructional System Designer (ISD) to support the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and performance improvement solutions that support healthcare transformation initiatives. The Senior ISD will collaborate with healthcare professionals, program leadership, and technical subject matter experts to develop effective learning interventions that address performance gaps, support workforce readiness, and improve organizational outcomes.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">The successful candidate will apply instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, behavioral and cognitive science practices, and performance improvement strategies to create innovative and impactful learning solutions for diverse healthcare audiences.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lead the planning, coordination, and development of instructional design solutions based on healthcare occupational analyses, workforce requirements, and organizational objectives.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Analyze learning and performance challenges to identify root causes and recommend appropriate instructional and non-instructional interventions.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Conduct training needs assessments and performance analyses to identify skill gaps, knowledge deficiencies, and organizational learning requirements.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Determine learning objectives, task-learning relationships, and competency requirements based on business needs and occupational analyses.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Design instructional strategies and learning architectures that align with adult learning principles and organizational performance goals.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Organize and structure course content, learning pathways, and curriculum frameworks to support effective knowledge transfer and learner engagement.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop comprehensive instructional design plans, course outlines, storyboards, lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and performance support tools.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Select and apply appropriate instructional models, learning theories, and teaching strategies to maximize learning effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">Collaborate with healthcare professionals, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and validate instructional content.</span></span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), eLearning, blended learning, and performance support solutions.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Incorporate best practices from behavioral science, cognitive science, adult learning theory, and human performance improvement methodologies into training solutions.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support the development and implementation of performance improvement programs designed to address organizational and operational objectives.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Present findings, recommendations, and proposed learning solutions to leadership and stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evaluate instructional effectiveness through assessments, surveys, performance metrics, and learner feedback.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop evaluation strategies and measurement frameworks to assess learning outcomes and performance improvements.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Continuously improve instructional materials based on evaluation findings, stakeholder feedback, and changing organizational needs.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure instructional products comply with accessibility requirements, organizational standards, and applicable healthcare training requirements.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="eop" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">*<span style="box-sizing: border-box;" data-teams="true">This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance for this role. </span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Human Performance Technology, Organizational Development, Healthcare Education, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minimum of 8 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, training development, or performance improvement.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies, including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) or similar frameworks.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience supporting Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or other healthcare organizations.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience conducting training needs assessments, occupational analyses, and performance gap analyses.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional systems design, behavioral science, cognitive science, and performance improvement methodologies.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience developing instructional materials for diverse audiences using multiple delivery methods.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design and develop effective learning interventions.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience creating instructional design plans, curriculum frameworks, course materials, and performance support resources.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience designing training programs for healthcare technology, clinical systems, electronic health records (EHR), or healthcare operations.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar platforms.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training analytics.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience supporting organizational change management and workforce transformation initiatives.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">Familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies and their application within healthcare transformation programs.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Why Work for Us?</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We offer:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 15pt; background: white; font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 15pt; background: white; font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 15pt; background: white; font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 15pt; background: white; font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 15pt; background: white; font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 15pt; background: white; font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Got a big idea? At Core4ce, <em>The Forge</em> gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="line-height: 115%;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.</span></em></span></p>
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