Multimedia Project Instructional Systems Designer - Military Veterans

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Multimedia Project Instructional Systems Designer  to support our potential government customer located Dayton, OH.  DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide educational expertise in the creation of multimedia, graphics, or media projects in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Project/production Manager, and Production Team. Recommend instructional platforms, instructional media, development tools, and delivery methods to satisfy training requirements for any programs or classes assigned. Add, manage, and perform testing of online courseware and complete a comprehensive report on the data gathered and offer recommendations for training improvements. Create training plans and conduct or provide guidance in conducting the validation phase of the ISD process to ensure effectiveness in meeting course objectives and required proficiency levels for newly implemented courses. Perform required administrative activities include correcting grammar, spelling, syntax, and formatting to accurately prepare, review, and edit written curriculum and the maintenance and updating of files and records. Participate in and support educationally related activities as required. Projects may include office continuity design, aiding the departments with online/e-learning tasks (if the project is for a course must be a collaborative effort between Department Instructional System Specialist, production manager, Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Course Director) and USAFSAM specific curriculum guidance creation. Apply all components of the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) Instructional System Design model. Design all training materials, including, but not limited to: effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts, and video scripts. The contractor shall utilize other software tools provided by the government as necessary and dictated by the Technical Advisor. Attend all meetings as requested. Assist in all duties specified herein, however, specific tasks may be identified by the Technical Advisor. Analyze student feedback from end-of-course evaluations and field surveys to assess the effectiveness of technical inserts. Provide written recommendations to the EDED Branch Chief and/or applicable USAFSAM Branch Chief and customer for improving the courseware using ISD principles. Receive and clarify project request from customer, coordinate project scope meetings, determine appropriate product(s), storyboard projects, determine content reviews with the customers, and obtain the required approvals for final course delivery. Provide consultation and validation of educational content and delivery throughout all phases of USAFSAM multimedia development as requested; ensuring that products leaving USAFSAM are educationally sound. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design or five (5) years applied experience in Instructional Systems Design (ISD) techniques and related discipline that includes demonstrated experience in two of the four: Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, creation and validation of instructional material. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, building design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. Educational assessment: Study of the techniques for rating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including creating written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of designed instruments. Instructional product creation: Study of the techniques appropriate for creating training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and assessing training. Must have prior U.S. Military experience to be considered for this role. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Be proficient in current technologies that are used to develop cutting edge educational materials. Their expertise should include (but not limited to) technologies such as Adobe Captivate, packaging and delivering Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) packages, gaming, 3D modeling, virtual reality and simulation. Have demonstrated extensive experience in organizational skills and the ability to work independently and have strong interpersonal skills. Must have outstanding filing, organizational, communication, and typing skills as well as extensive experience with the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat programs. Have ability to critically think, problem solve, and effectively communicate through both writing and speech. Must be willing to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or related discipline REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be able to pass a Tier I (SF85) Background check   ​The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click  here  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com .    #LI-JS1 #ClearanceJobs