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A leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, Advent's capabilities and services promote innovation & empower our partners to manage risk, protect the information, and achieve organizational objectives. We are proud of our ability to support mission-critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle to ensure our nation’s forces can accomplish their mission.
Position: Instructional System Designer (ISD)
Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH (On-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0730-1630
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or a related field; or five (5) years of applied experience in Instructional Systems Design (ISD).
- Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Learning theory, psychology of learning, or educational psychology.
- Instructional design principles and methodologies.
- Educational assessment and evaluation.
- Instructional product development.
- Proficiency with modern instructional technologies, including Adobe Captivate, SCORM package development, gaming, 3D modeling, virtual reality, and simulation technologies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the start of performance.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or a closely related discipline
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop multimedia, graphics, and instructional media projects in collaboration with subject matter experts and production teams.
- Recommend instructional platforms, development tools, delivery methods, and learning technologies to meet training requirements.
- Develop, manage, test, and evaluate online courseware while providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Create training plans and support the validation phase of the ADDIE instructional design process.
- Edit and maintain curriculum materials, ensuring accuracy in grammar, formatting, and instructional content.
- Support curriculum development initiatives, e-learning projects, and educational activities across USAFSAM programs.
- Apply the ADDIE instructional design methodology throughout all phases of course development.
- Design instructional materials, including learner guides, instructional text, audio scripts, and video scripts.
- Utilize government-provided software and instructional technologies to support course development.
- Analyze student feedback and course evaluations to recommend instructional improvements based on ISD principles.
- Coordinate project requirements, facilitate stakeholder meetings, develop storyboards, and obtain customer approvals for course delivery.
- Provide instructional design consultation and ensure educational quality throughout multimedia development projects.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, and perform additional duties as assigned by the Technical Advisor or Course Director.
Advent’s benefits program includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision care, matching 401K, vacation time, sick time, life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or related field
- Five (5) years of applied experience in Instructional Systems Design (ISD) (alternative to degree)
- Demonstrated experience in learning theory, psychology of learning, or educational psychology
- Demonstrated experience in instructional design principles and methodologies
- Demonstrated experience in educational assessment and evaluation
- Demonstrated experience in instructional product development
- Proficiency with Adobe Captivate, SCORM package development, gaming, 3D modeling, virtual reality, and simulation technologies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to start
- Work on-site at Wright Patterson AFB, OH (Monday-Friday, 0730-1630)
- Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or closely related discipline
What We Do
Advent is heavily invested in implementing new ideas, foster new approaches an utilize the latest technologies, as evidenced by our self-funded research and development of a geo-temporal analysis system utilizing AI/ML/NLP techniques for applications in Intelligence Analysis, Law Enforcement Investigation and Mental Health Research and Treatment.







