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Instructional System Design
Career Insights for Curriculum and Instructional Designer / Developer
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What they do
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.
$88,054 / year median in Maryland
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Work Schedule:
The courses being supported are active from 0700-1800 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400.Essential Responsibilities- Provide input for learning objects for interactive eLearning solutions (for example: HTML5, Captivate, Edge delivery and/or Government-approved equivalent)
- Complete data entry and technical writing activities
- Assist in developing and maintaining design documents and storyboards using Government-approved templates, style guides, and standard operating procedures; incorporates SME inputs and document technical review comments and dispositions as directed
- Draft and update formative knowledge checks and practice activities (when tasked) aligned to measurable learning objectives; coordinate assessment approach questions with senior instructional design/testing personnel as applicable
- Support packaging and validation of courseware artifacts in required formats (e.g., SCORM as applicable) and coordinate publishing inputs with LMS Administration and Configuration Management per established procedures
- basic Section 508/WCAG accessibility practices (e.
Security Clearance Required:
TS/SCI preferredMinimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Education, English, Communications, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experienceORAssociate's degree (or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a related field) and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experienceORHigh school diploma/GED and a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experienceMinimum Years of Experience:
Relevant experience includes instructional/curriculum development, development or maintenance of interactive eLearning and/or instructor-led course materials, storyboard/design document development, and learning objective mapping to KSA/JQS (as applicable)Preferred Qualifications:
Experience applying adult learning principles and basic instructional systems design practices (e.g., ADDIE) to develop or revise course content is required.Familiarity with eLearning authoring and media tools (e.g., Captivate, Articulate, Camtasia, or Government-approved equivalents) is desired.
Experience working with highly technical or complex subject matter (e.g., cybersecurity, computer networking, IT, complex hardware/software systems) is desired.
Experience drafting or updating formative knowledge checks/practice activities aligned to learning objectives is desired.
Familiarity with basic accessibility principles and Section 508/WCAG considerations (e.g., headings, alt text, readable contrast) is desired.
Experience maintaining instructional design artifacts in controlled repositories and following versioning conventions is desired.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture wby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Quality
- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
Procedure Compliance
- Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Compensation Details:
$100,000- $150,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note:
Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.Original Posting:
09/08/2026- Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (postings.govdocs/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)