Instructional Designer/Trainer

Instructional Designer/Trainer - General Dynamics Information Technology - El Paso, TX

As an instructional designer with GDIT, you will be responsible for designing and developing training programs using proven adult learning methodologies and techniques. This includes designing and developing engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and knowledge transfer. If you enjoy directing structured adult learning activities, you will find this role to be both rewarding and challenging.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts on-site and/or in-house training classes, demonstrations, simulation exercises and discussion groups for customers and/or employees
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to identify audience's training needs
• Creates instructional goals and content that supports goals by applying tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods
• Creates visual aids (audio, video, simulations, e-learning modules, role plays, games, tests, etc)
• Facilitates training classes and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities
• Stays abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques
• Evaluates and/or oversees contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs
• Identifies best method of training delivery based upon training needs

What you must have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Two or more years of experience with adult learning techniques, creating lesson plans and curriculum, and managing a LMS
• Demonstrated experience delivering presentations and developing trainings in a classroom setting
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
• Advanced proficiently in MS Office Suite (Microsft, Excel)
• US Citizenship
• Texas Residency living within a reasonable driving distance (approx. 60 miles) of our El Paso, TX facility

Even better if you have:

• Training or Instructional Design certification
• Experience with content development software such as Adobe Articulate
• Visual design skills and experience creating storyboards
• Service Desk or Contact Center Experience
• ITIL 4 and/or HDI SCA certification(s)

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification

Travel Required
10-25%

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $51,000 - $69,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.