Instructional Systems Designer

Essnova Solutions, Inc.

Instructional Systems Designer supporting FEMA’s National Training and Education Division. Evaluating training materials and assisting in design and development of courses and curricula.

Posted 7/22/2026part-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design using the ADDIE model, with a focus on developing effective training materials and curricula. Possesses strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills, along with experience in emergency management and federal instructional design.

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ADDIE Instructional-Design ModelInstructional Quality ImprovementTraining Material ReviewEmergency-Management TrainingAdult-Learning Principles

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Hard Skills

Instructional-Design ExperienceTraining Needs AnalysisCurriculum DevelopmentCourse DesignEvaluation Activities

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Background Investigation

Industry Keywords

FEMA ExperienceDHS ExperienceHomeland SecurityDisaster TrainingSection 508 Accessibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze training materials.
Apply the ADDIE instructional-design model.
Conduct or support training-needs and learner analyses.
Support course and curriculum design and development.
Assist with implementation and evaluation activities.
Review courses and curricula for instructional effectiveness and quality.
Recommend improvements to training materials and instructional approaches.
Coordinate with subject-matter experts, project personnel, and government stakeholders.
Support emergency-management training and education initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years of instructional-design experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of learning models and adult-learning principles.
Demonstrated experience using the ADDIE process:
- Analysis
- Design
- Development
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Experience reviewing training materials, courses, or curricula.
Experience supporting instructional quality and continuous improvement.
Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to qualify for a federal Public Trust background investigation.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
FEMA, DHS, or federal instructional-design experience.
Emergency-management, homeland-security, preparedness, or disaster-training experience.
Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, online, or blended training.
Experience working with government subject-matter experts.
Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off + federal holidays
Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture