A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
Instructional Systems Designer/Multimedia Developer Sigmatech, Inc. - 3.8 Colorado Springs, CO Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $125,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Training program design for professional development Web accessibility SCORM Academic institution experience Special Access Program DoD experience Online learning environment experience University course instructional design E-learning platforms Enterprise Learning Management Experience at colleges/universities Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Media editing tools University experience
Full Job Description Job Description:
Location:
[Colorado Springs, CO] [Schreiver Space Force Base]
Clearance Requirement:
[Top Secret w/ SAP eligibility]
Position Type:
[Full-Time] Sigmatech, a long-standing Defense Contractor, promotes growth strategies to foster a high-performing organization that focuses on customer satisfaction, recognizes the importance of employee contributions, professional growth, and fulfillment, and a continual commitment to ethics and integrity. We are seeking a highly skilled Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Specialist with demonstrated experience in both Department of Defense (DoD) instructional design methodologies and civilian-sector learning approaches (e.g., higher education and corporate training). The ideal candidate will bring a blended perspective of military training rigor and modern instructional best practices to create high-impact, learner-centered training solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply the full ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) to develop instructional materials for all learning modalities. Conduct training needs assessments and job/task analyses to support mission-aligned curriculum development. Design and develop curriculum aligned with military standards and SCORM/xAPI compliance. Integrate modern civilian learning theories and strategies including active learning, flipped classroom, adaptive learning, and microlearning. Collaborate with SMEs, instructors, and stakeholders to produce engaging and instructionally sound courseware. Develop performance-based learning objectives, lesson plans, assessments, and evaluation instruments that align with Bloom's Taxonomy and mission-specific outcomes. Incorporate instructional technologies and media (e.g., LMSs, simulations, AR/VR, and multimedia assets) to enhance learner engagement and retention. Participate in instructional design quality assurance, peer reviews, and continuous improvement efforts. Support sustainment efforts including curriculum updates, revisions, and incorporation of new learning technologies or feedback.
Experience and Skills:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training and Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional systems design, including at least 2 years supporting DoD training programs. Working knowledge of DoD training standards, policies, and systems (e.g., JKO, Blackboard, ADL guidelines, etc.). Demonstrated experience applying civilian instructional design practices in university or corporate training environments. Proficiency with instructional authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite) and learning management systems. Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and SCORM 1.2/xAPI compliance. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. TS/SCI with SAP eligibility. Preferred Qualifications Experience working on government contracts or within a defense training environment. Knowledge of Agile or SAM (Successive Approximation Model) for iterative course development. Experience with data-informed instructional strategies and learning analytics. Firm grasp and desire to learn emerging digital learning tools Ability to work collaboratively with a team of learning developers and faculty Models continual improvement and demonstrates lifelong learning Prior experience teaching is a plus! Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Technology, Psychology, Media Production, or a related field Experience working with the Department of Defense Proficiency in building and maintaining good working relationships with subject matter experts In accordance with Colorado Equal Pay Act the target range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Sigmatech is an EEO employer
