DTS is hiring: Instructional System Designer in Arlington

The key to business success is training the workforce to respond and enable great capability and impact. As an Instructional Designer for David T. Scott & Associates, LLC (DTS), you’ll discover the opportunity and rewards of our “just-in-time” learning development expertise. We are a growing leader in management consulting and a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business serving public- and private-sector clients. DTS excels at helping our clients respond to daunting challenges related to program management/governance, strategic planning/organizational advancement, business process efficiency, and learning enhancement.

DTS is looking for an Instructional Designer to provide online (eLearning) asset creation for functional system training. This role works directly with clients to tease out learning objectives, script content, and storyboard training products to support systems training. We will count on you to develop alliances and work with client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and industry professionals to develop course content and learning elements, as well as ensure content accuracy and appropriateness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create effective training products to support client learning objectives
• Develop relationships and work with Systems Team SMEs and industry professionals to develop course content and learning elements, as well as to ensure content accuracy and appropriateness
• Provide critical analysis of learning gaps, create clear training objectives, write scripts, and develop storyboards for all types of training products
• Assist in designing diagrams, illustrations, learning activities, and images to support written content
• Manage and coordinate the review process to ensure content accuracy
• Collaborate with a team of multi-media/graphic professionals for effective presentation of information
• Review and research new content and existing materials to see if they fit and can be used or re-purposed into content for specific learning paths

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree is required in Instructional Design/eLearning
• Must have experience with systems training
• Must have experience with creating video trainings
• Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, both technical and business focused
• Must possess strong knowledge of adult learning concepts and business training methodologies
• Must have strong communication skills, with a focused and inventive consultative style
• Must be dedicated to developing and delivering outstanding work in a collaborative environment
• Must have the ability to learn new subjects quickly
• Must have the ability to work directly with clients and key stakeholders
• Must function productively in a dynamic work environment, while demonstrating teamwork and initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in delivering Instructional System Design (ISD) services
• Experience with Federal Government
• General knowledge of 508 compliance
• Familiarity with Articulate
• Familiarity with Camtasia

Why Choose DTS?

• DTS can offer you community, opportunity, and an employee-centric environment
• DTS provides mentorship and the ability to work closely with corporate leadership - shadowing the best in the business - to learn quickly and agilely
• DTS provides recognition, advancement, and growth opportunities. As a small company, we build relationships and growth opportunities with our employees. At DTS, you will be seen, heard, and appreciated
• DTS supports the delicate balance between an employee’s work life and home life. We succeed when you succeed
• DTS has been recognized for outstanding employee satisfaction
• DTS gives back to the community by providing employees paid time to volunteer at a qualifying charitable organization
• DTS provides a generous benefits package that includes 401K matching, top-notch medical and dental coverage, and generous personal time off

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

All DTS offers of employment are contingent upon the ability to complete and successfully adjudicate a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held.

Job Details:

• Location: Hybrid, Washington DC metro preferred
• Salary Range: $55,000-$80,000
• Mid-Senior Level

Salary at DTS is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. In addition, to support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, DTS typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.