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FranklinCovey

Instructional Designer - Government

FranklinCovey, Washington, DC


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Title: Instructional System Designer, Government

Division & Department:Enterprise Government

Status: Full-Time Temporary Hourly

Reports to: Managing Director, Government

Location: Hybrid - Greater Washington D.C. area

*Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Job Summary

This person will be responsible for creating live, e-learning and video instructional content to meet the specific subject matter requirements of a fast-paced and matrixed federal organization. They will serve in a primarily telework stance for a six-month period with potential for extension based on performance, and report directly to an off-site Program Manager while functionally taking daily direction from the organization's Dean, Staff Academy. A proven background in instructional design is desired as well as the flexibility, agility and high level of personal organization required to meet the needs of a fast-paced organization with stakeholders with varying interests.

This position is primarily remote. However, there could be work onsite as needed.

Essential Job Functions
  • Conceptualize and execute the design of custom content drawing from existing FranklinCovey content.
  • Pursue excellence in product offerings but also in the betterment of design/development processes.
  • Help build a center of excellence around instructional design specifically for the Government team.
  • Work with graphic designers, video producers, and a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Review the overall production of custom content for the Government team ensuring high quality solutions.


Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in learning development or instructional design.


Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Degree/certification in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Distance Learning, or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and apply technical and behavioral performance improvement solutions to help achieve organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Articulate Storyline 360 and proven knowledge of/experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing software.
  • Skill/experience with graphic design and animation tools preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Comfort with interacting with a diverse population of stakeholders and subject matter experts, and receiving, interpreting and implementing feedback.
  • Proven experience in writing, reviewing, and editing storyboards.
  • Proven knowledge of the ADDIE process, and Kirkpatrick's 4 levels of evaluation.
  • Complex problem-solving skills and strong analytical abilities.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
  • Develop course materials for instructor-led trainings: slide decks, facilitator guides, participant guides.
  • Design web-based trainings and instructional videos with other materials for specific training purposes.
  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • Excellent organizational skills.


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