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Vectrus Program Specialist III/ Instructional System Designer in Washington, District Of Columbia

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • This exciting opportunity will be a rewarding chance to learn and support our country in the Security Cooperation enterprise. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to, working within the design and development of curriculum and course content for both classroom and online delivery methods utilizing Instruction Systems Design (ISD) principles and managing deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with SMEs to define and analyze learning objectives and needed outcomes.

  • Lead course design and the development of applying advanced instructional strategies; and,

  • Design courses with scenario-based or experiential learning activities using the latest rapid-development applications consistent with DSCU practices.

  • Previous experience designing scenarios and/or simulations and have a firm grasp of the concepts of immersion and engagement.

  • Ability to work with a cross-functional team for adult learning design and development in an agile development environment including rapid authoring and complex multi-media modalities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education / Certifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work. The coursework must have included study in at least four of the following five areas:

  • a. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.

  • b. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, and developing design strategy and models, to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.

  • c. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining the reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.

  • d. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. OR

  • e. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.

  • Experience:

  • Minimum four years of experience in leading/managing full spectrum learning design and development; including two years of specialized experience in:

  • a. Assisting in performing instructional development tasks supporting Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) of Distributed Learning in an Adult Classroom.

  • b. Providing indirect training development support and technical support to commanders, course managers, instructors, and course writers.

  • c. Operating hardware and software in consonance with the ADDIE process in designing and developing training in an Adult Classroom. This position requires knowledge of learning theories and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of the Instructional Systems Field.

  • Skills & Technology Used:

  • Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively (autonomy is key)

  • Ability to work as necessary to meet customer needs

  • Effective communication skills with an appreciation for the appropriate ways to interact with managers, coworkers, and customers

  • Effective cross-organization collaboration abilities

  • Strong MS Office Application skills

What We Bring

  • At V2X we strive to be market-competitive in our total reward offerings.

  • The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

  • The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.

  • USD $ 100,000 - 125,000

  • Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.

  • Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

  • Employee benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare coverage

  • Retirement plan

  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

  • Wellness programs

  • Paid time off, including holidays

  • Learning and Development resources

  • Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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