Instructional Systems Designer

Leidos

. Execute all facets of the training development life-cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWilliamsburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,300 - $190,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute all facets of the training development life-cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support.
Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses, including gap, contextual, and root-cause analyses.
Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives.
Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products.
Perform quality assurance and quality control activities, including SME reviews, design reviews, course pilots, and hot washes.
Create and conduct training evaluations, both formative and summative, across all levels for maximum impact.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules.
Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a TS/SCI with poly to be considered.
Bachelor's Degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience with Instructional Design.
Demonstrated experience in the following: Identifying performance gaps or learning needs.
Formally documenting instructional design plans.
Using empirical data to make instructional design decisions.
Ensuring instructional solutions address performance gaps.
Identifying and making improvements to instruction.
Designing instructional strategies that engage, motivate, or are learner-centered.
Using face-to-face, online, and blended learning strategies.
Developing project management plans for instructional design projects.
Designing assessments of learning.
Collaborating across functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Instructional DesignTraining Development Life-CycleNeeds AssessmentsTraining Needs AnalysesQuality AssuranceQuality ControlTraining EvaluationsProject ManagementInstructional StrategiesAssessment Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationRisk MitigationCommunicationProblem SolvingInnovationAnalytical ThinkingAdaptabilityLeadershipMotivationEngagement

Certifications

TS/SCI with polyBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree