(Agile1)Instructional Designer Sr, Training Curriculum Dev

(Agile1)Instructional Designer Sr, Training Curriculum Dev#26-06207 $50-$55 per hour Livermore, CA All On-site Job Description

ONLY SUBIT CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN BAY AREA/NEAR WORK LOCATION-LIVERMORE. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID BUT REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO LOCATIONS IN

Client

SERVICE TERRITORY. BEYOND THE NORMAL COMMUTE TO LIVERMORE WHEN NEEDED ON-SITE, TRAVEL WILL NCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO AUBURN AND SIERRA FOOTHILLS. MUST BE ABLE TO CLIMB STAIRS AND WALK UP TO A QUARTER MILE FOR ON-SITE VISITS. OVERNIGHT STAYS ARE SOMETIMES REQUIRED. MILEAGE AND APPLICABLE EXPENSES CAN BE SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT.

Client

LAPTOP WILL BE PROVIDED. ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPPLIER. TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR

• Experience developing training for technical software, automation devices, or Digital Controls Systems.
• Analytical and comfortable with complex multi-year curricula.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Title:

Senior Instructional Designer, Contract, Instrumentation and Control About the Role Client Academy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Instructional Designer (SID) to support our internal Power Generation client. In this contract role, you will lead the design and development of technical training programs to support modernization of instrumentation and control technology. Your work will support workforce development, ensure compliance with operational standards, and align with Client's strategic goals. What You'll Do

• Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions for the Programmable Logic Controller and Instrumentation and Control modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with the Senior Learning Strategists and Instructional Designers to determine learning strategies, create curriculum maps, and assessment approaches.
• Work with SMEs to build courses for inclusion in the Technician curriculum.
• Guide the use of appropriate learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness. Propose solutions to stakeholders.
• Meet quality standards; perform quality assurance (QA) reviews.
• Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with the Senior Learning Strategist and Instructional Designers.
• Manage project execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget.
• Facilitate key project meetings, including Kick-offs, Betas, Train-the-Trainers, and Pilots.
• Track project status and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement. Collect and analyze training effectiveness metrics and apply continuous improvement strategies.
• Archive course materials and complete project close-out activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design for classroom and technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing multi-year technical training programs.
• Proven experience managing small to mid-sized projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Articulate Storyline, video production, and web design tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• Experience working in the utility industry, factory automation, or a similar environment.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, Digital Controls Systems and/or, measurement and testing tools.
• Familiarity with tools such as Questionmark, Author-It, MS Teams, and virtual learning platforms.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools to support efficient work. Key Competencies
• Excellent analysis skills.
• Strategic thinking and project management.
• Ability to managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions
• Must be located in the Client territory.
• Bi-monthly to quarterly travel is required to Client locations especially Auburn, Oakland, San Ramon, and locations in the Sierra Foothills.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones.
• Contract has potential to extend but not guaranteed.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."