Instructional Designer

Vistra

Instructional Designer developing high-quality training solutions for mission-critical learning objectives at Vistra Communications. Primarily remote with occasional on-site requirements in Washington, DC.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing training design plans, storyboards, and curriculum for various learning formats, with a strong focus on adult-learning principles and instructional strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and produce high-quality training materials that engage learners effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Training Design Plans DevelopmentCurriculum WritingStoryboardingAdult-Learning PrinciplesCollaboration with Subject Matter Experts

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Hard Skills

Training Design PlansStoryboardsCurriculum WritingInstructional StrategiesAssessment ApproachesFacilitator GuidesE-Learning ContentContent OutlinesWriting SkillsVersion Control

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Multimedia DevelopmentVirtual Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust ClearanceSecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Adult-Learning PrinciplesLearning ScienceEvidence-Based Instructional Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of training design plans, storyboards, and curriculum for instructor-led, virtual, and e-learning formats
Support the development of train-the-trainer participant guides, facilitator guides, and other accompanying resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years of directly related experience
Proven experience developing training design plans, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment approaches
Demonstrated ability to create storyboards, scripts, and detailed content outlines to guide multimedia development
Strong curriculum-writing skills with the ability to produce facilitator guides, participant materials, and e-learning content across modalities
Strong understanding of adult-learning principles, learning science, and evidence-based instructional strategies
Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and instructionally sound content
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to accurately capture and transform technical content into training
Strong organizational skills, including version control, documentation, and management of multiple concurrent deliverables
Ability to work seamlessly with developers, graphic artists, multimedia teams, and project leads to ensure cohesive end-to-end training products
Public Trust. Secret clearance is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision benefits
life and disability insurance
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental and Bereavement Leave
Professional Development