Job Descriptions:
Sigmatech, a long-standing Defense Contractor, promotes growth strategies to foster a high-performing organization that focuses on customer satisfaction, recognizes the importance of employee contributions, professional growth, and fulfillment, and a continual commitment to ethics and integrity.
We seek an experienced Instructional/eLearning Developer to join our innovative digital learning design team in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Overview: The Instructional/eLearning Developer will join the dynamic and creative training team to support the National Security Space Institute (NSSI). This position will be integral in enhancing, bolstering, and polishing eLearning content for the NSSI. In this production-focused role, you will be working to engage users of the learning management system by introducing complex concepts in an enticing, engaging, and entertaining manner.
Duties include:
Maintaining existing eLearning courses and managing annual reviews to keep all online lessons up-to-date
Developing new eLearning courses, packaging to be SCORM/xAPI/API compliant, and distributing to a Learning Management System (LMS)
Managing a Learning Management System (LMS), all its courses and lessons, and all registered students and faculty for eLearning courses
Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) developing lessons using the Instructional Systems Design Process (ISD) for eLearning courses
Assist SMEs in writing, editing, and organizing content to fit the target audience and student educational levels for adult learners
Ensures technical solutions are compatible with appropriate pedagogical approaches for online learning
Serves as an educational consultant for instructors
Engage with instructors and students to create a dynamic, aspirational, and innovative culture, a professional learning community grounded in collaboration, focused on improving learning outcomes, and driven by data-informed decision-making
Lead and support a culture of innovation
Evaluate and implement improvements in digital strategy
Research the latest digital tools and interactive trends
Analyze customer and user data
Assist instructors in the development and delivery of practical and innovative learning lessons and delivery formats
Assist in the facilitation, development, and support of digital learning strategies in the classroom
Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
Qualifications:
5+ years in eLearning/curriculum development in a rapid development environment
A Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Technology, Psychology, or a related field
Advanced to Expert proficiency level of Articulate 360 is required in addition to experience in one or more of the following software, including Camtasia 9, Audacity, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Animate, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition)
Strong knowledge of and experience creating adaptive learning content
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), including SCORM/xAPI/API-compliant distribution
Excellent grasp of adult learning theory and educational models
A solid understanding of video and audio editing techniques, including animation, graphic design, and speech manipulation
Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills to assist SMEs with writing, editing, organizing, and managing lesson content
Exceptional ability to handle multiple projects without sacrificing a detail-driven approach
Ability to work independently, maintain rigorous production schedules, allocate production efforts across multiple projects, and provide clear task status to leadership
International/Domestic Travel may be required - less than 10%
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance is required
Required Experience:
Desired Skills and Experience:
Firm grasp and desire to learn emerging digital tools
Ability to work collaboratively with a team of digital learning strategists
Models continual improvement and demonstrates lifelong learning
Prior experience teaching is a plus!
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Technology, Psychology, Media Production, or a related field
Experience working with the Department of Defense
Proficiency in building and maintaining good working relationships with subject matter experts
Understanding of web analytics and the implications for student learning
Possess broad knowledge of best digital practices
Sigmatech offers a substantial compensation and benefits package for all employees. Sigmatech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position is contingent upon funding (which is pending). Hiring for this role is estimated for mid to late September 2024.
In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $90,000 to $99,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
Keyword: E-Learning Developer
From: Sigmatech, Inc.