Instructional Designer III

Cayuse Holdings

Instructional Designer III developing curriculum and training materials in alignment with FLETA standards. Collaborating with team members to implement effective training solutions that meet educational requirements.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Instructional Designer III designs and develops curriculum in accordance with the Instructional Systems Design model, Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards.
This role will work closely with the curriculum manager, other instructional designers, other program offices, subject matter experts and multimedia specialists to design and develop lesson plans, student materials, and instructional media.
Designs, develops, plans, organizes and implements complex training solutions
Leads the development of needs analysis and assessment, program evaluation, instructor evaluation and course development
Leads in the design and development of course materials using the Instructional Systems Design model
Develops detailed lesson content and identify appropriate training delivery mechanisms
Develops planning documents, student and Instructor materials and course presentations
Develops learning goals and objectives, using the Instructional Systems Design model in accordance with Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures
Evaluates courses and instructors based on performance criteria
Develops Kirkpatrick Level I, II and II assessments as well as questionnaires and user surveys
Stays current on policy, law and technology changes, as well as skill requirements and office directives
Coordinates with instructors, subject matter experts (SME), multimedia team and other program offices
Provides course management services, including course revisions, instructor performance evaluations, cost assessments, and making recommendations for course retirement
Assists curriculum management by maintaining all curriculum records, scheduling and conducting curriculum reviews, making recommendations for updates and changes, and tracking revision history
Evaluates pilot courses to ensure that they conform to Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, FLETA accreditation and adult education standards
Attends internal and external meetings as an Instructional Design expert
Provides weekly updates of course activities to the curriculum manager
Provides the necessary support and guidance to achieve and retain all FLETA accreditation requirements for the Program Office
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in adult learning, education or curriculum development; a master’s degree or eight (8) years’ equivalent experience in instructional design, instructional technology, organizational development, or educational psychology preferred
At least eight (8) years of experience in curriculum design and development
Specialized knowledge or professional experience in several of the following: instructional systems design, education and adult learning principles, cooperative learning, programming and authoring tools
Demonstrated experience working in all five phases of the Instructional Systems Design model
Demonstrated experience creating assessments
Two (2) years as a level II Instructional Designer preferred
Familiarity with SharePoint preferred
Secret Clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Minimum Skills: Excellent writing, proofreading and design skills to develop training course materials
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must possess excellent written and spoken use of the English language
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and attention to detail
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Benefits

Comp & perks

SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
Telemedicine
Dental & Vision
EAP
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designcurriculum developmentneeds analysisprogram evaluationcourse developmentKirkpatrick assessmentsadult learning principlescooperative learningassessment creationinstructional systems design

Soft Skills

writing skillsproofreading skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skills

Certifications

Secret Clearance