Job Description

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for an Instructional Systems Designer/Curriculum Writer to support our government customer located at Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) in Bexar County, Texas.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Course Liaisons, Course Directors, Instructors, Subject Matter Experts, and/or an Instructional System Specialists to convey a specific message to a targeted audience through a visual medium by building quality presentations for classroom and online learning products, including, but not limited to, computer-based training courses, classroom technical inserts, and stand-alone training products such as video or audio-based instruction.
• Recommend instructional platforms, instructional media, development tools, and delivery methods to satisfy training requirements for any programs or classes assigned.
• Create training plans and conduct or provide guidance in conducting the validation phase of the ISD process to ensure effectiveness in meeting course objectives and required proficiency levels for newly implemented courses. This will include analyzing student feedback from end-of-course evaluations and field surveys to assess the effectiveness of the training.
• Perform required administrative activities include correcting grammar, spelling, syntax, and formatting to accurately prepare, review, and edit written curriculum and the maintenance and updating of files and records.
• Apply all components of the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) Instructional System Design model or similar method.
• Attend all meetings as requested and at a minimum provide a summary of work accomplished and project future goals on a biweekly basis.
• Revise and update existing material or develop new material that is in a \xe2\x80\x9cTrain the Trainer\xe2\x80\x9d format.
• Generate internationally appropriate didactic sessions for adult learners using appropriate material development, distance learning software tools and multimedia to include, but not limited to, video recording, Zoom platform, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Develop internationally appropriate small group and large group exercises, or case scenarios, designed to reinforce and expand upon the course objectives.
• Create internationally appropriate interactive case-based teaching modules utilizing the audience response systems, such as turning point, as needed.
• Turn technical data into educational content appropriate for the target audience.
• Participate and collaborate as part of a team of educational professionals in tandem to develop materials for DIMO courses and programs.
• Provide consultation and validation of educational content and delivery throughout all phases of development as requested; ensuring that products leaving DIMO are educationally sound.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or similar degree, and five (5) years applied experience in Instructional Systems Design (ISD) techniques.
• Knowledge of learning theory, psychology of learning, and educational psychology as they relate to the systematic design, creation and validation of instructional material.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess extensive experience in Instructional Design practices including the study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, building design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
• Experience in developing educational assessment techniques for rating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including creating written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of designed instruments.
• Experience in the techniques appropriate for creating training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and assessing training.
• Proficiency in current technologies that are used to develop cutting edge educational materials.
• Proficiency in configuration management/version control and organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently, critically think, problem solve, and effectively communicate through both writing and speech, and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess extensive experience with the use of Microsoft Office to include, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat programs.
• Experience working in a military environment.
• Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in Global Health and international training/education.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to pass a Tier 1 (SF85) background check.

\xe2\x80\x8bThe Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K\xc5\xabpono Government Services, and K\xc4\x81pili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K\xc4\xabkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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