**Experienced Full Stack Instructional Systems Designer – Web & Cloud Application Development**

Are you a seasoned Instructional Systems Designer with a passion for creating engaging and effective learning experiences? Do you have a knack for analyzing complex training needs and developing innovative solutions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at blithequark as a Customer Instructional Systems Designer. **About blithequark** At blithequark, we're a leading provider of innovative solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers. As a Customer Instructional Systems Designer, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of learning and development. **Job Summary** We're seeking a highly skilled Instructional Systems Designer to join our team in Maryland Heights, MO or Seattle, WA. As a key member of our GTE Courseware Design and Instruction (CD&I) team, you'll be responsible for designing and developing high-quality training materials for our customers in the aerospace and defense industries. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating engaging and effective learning experiences that meet the needs of our customers. **Responsibilities** As a Customer Instructional Systems Designer, your primary responsibilities will include: * Identifying, designing, and conducting relevant analyses to identify training needs, assess competencies, learn analytics, ensure compliance requirements, evaluate technology and media options, and measure fidelity and quality. * Researching information for new products when source information and data is not complete or available. * Working autonomously and collaboratively while in a team environment. * Collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and other stakeholders to gather content and ensure technical accuracy in training materials. * Working with stakeholders through the design review process, reconciling quality and technical review, contractual requirements, and ongoing customer expectations. * Leading and conducting customer and stakeholder conversations, meetings, product review, and expectations. * Conducting and reporting on various business impacts that can occur while developing or maintaining training and courseware. * Supporting developing and accessing new instructional strategies, methods, technologies, and tools related to instructional design, development, and delivery. * Creating style guides, used by subject matter experts, and media guides, used by graphic artists, developers, and programmers for developing courseware and media (2d art, animations, interactivity, etc.) used to develop training. **Requirements** To be successful in this role, you'll need: * 5+ years' analysis experience in logistics and training needed to develop ground-up training and maintain current courseware based on statement of work to include but not limited to: task analysis, training needs analysis, media analysis, fidelity analysis, mission analysis, situational analysis, learning analytics, evaluation/assessment analysis. * Ability to research information for analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation where source information and data is not complete or available. * Strong ability to work autonomously while conducting analysis, research, design, development, implementation, or evaluation. * Strong ability to incorporate and collect learning analytics data into training and technology using methods other than tests and surveys to prove training is both effective and engaging. * Strong leadership skills needed to help drive customer and stakeholder conversations, meetings, and expectations. * Strong project management skills to keep track of large-scale training development with multiple teams, customers, and stakeholders across the organization. * Ability to track and trace multiple digital threads from statement of work to contract requirements, to product creation, to training devices used within the learning eco system, and to training content: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. * Evaluate Business Impact: To identify programs to evaluate, review/create/update evaluation plans, collect evaluation data, analyze and synthesize data, and report business impact. **Preferred Qualifications** While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable: * 9+ years' analysis experience in logistics and training needed to develop ground-up training and maintain current courseware based on statement of work to include but not limited to: task analysis, training needs analysis, media analysis, fidelity analysis, mission analysis, situational analysis, learning analytics, evaluation/assessment analysis. * Experience working on defense programs with military customers. * High level of skill in Microsoft Office applications. * Experience designing in platforms like Storyline, Articulate, and Captivate. * Experience working with LMS like Moodle and Cornerstone On Demand. * Experience working with legal contracts, copyright laws, export and import controls. * Experience with Agile, Lean, and/or Six Sigma. * Experience working with engineering documents. * Experience creating contract data requirements lists (CDRLs) for government programs. **Education and Experience** Typical education and experience for this role include: * Career (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience, 9 years' related work experience, etc.). * Expert (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.). * Consultant (Level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.). **Work Environment and Culture** As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a dynamic and collaborative work environment that's dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Our team is passionate about creating innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We're committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. **Compensation and Benefits** At blithequark, we offer a competitive compensation package that includes: * Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. * Eligibility for a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. * Opportunities for career growth and professional development. **Security Clearance** This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. **Relocation** Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and experienced Instructional Systems Designer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job