At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a high-performing Instructional Systems Designers (ISD) with Kirkpatrick experience to support a client program.
THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD
Work Schedule and Location
- On-Site Requirement: Full time onsite in Arlington, Virginia.
- Current or obtainable Public Trust security clearance required.
- Security Clearance: Current or obtainable Public Trust clearance
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education, curriculum and instruction, or related degree (A graduate degree in education or related fields is preferred). In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, at least ten (10) years of work experience as described below.
- Experience - Methodological Knowledge: At least five (5) years of work experience with formal training program evaluation using industry methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick model, developing training program performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
- Instructional Track Record: Proven professional teaching and facilitation experience spanning both physical classroom and virtual environments.
- Advanced Software Proficiency: Expert-level hands-on experience utilizing Microsoft Office and corporate productivity suites, specifically:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Microsoft Visio (process mapping)
- Microsoft Project (timeline/milestone tracking)
- Delivery Platforms: Familiarity or direct experience managing virtual sessions and tracking enrollment through MS Teams, Webex, and federal or institutional Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $105,000 annually.
- Salary Disclaimer: Actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s unique combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, applied experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
- Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
- Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
- Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
- Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
- Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.
EEO/Disabled/Veteran
Skills Required
- Current or obtainable Public Trust security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in education, adult education, curriculum and instruction, or related field (or 10 years' relevant experience in lieu)
- Graduate degree in education or related field
- At least five years' experience evaluating training programs using methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick model and developing performance metrics and reporting
- Proven classroom and virtual teaching and facilitation experience
- Expert-level experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Expert-level experience with Microsoft Visio (process mapping) and Microsoft Project (timeline/milestone tracking)
- Familiarity or direct experience managing virtual sessions and tracking enrollment via MS Teams, Webex, and federal/institutional LMS
What We Do
Carney incorporated in 1994 with a single mission -- to dramatically improve the job performance and critical mission accomplishment of employees, work teams, and entire organizations. We provide solutions to our Federal government clients across many solution types. Some of these are human capital consulting, leadership development, business process re-engineering, serious gaming, e-learning, and social government. Generally, these solutions are blended to create a unique solution to a specific client. Each one is aimed at helping our clients realize their potential by effectively doing more with less. We know we are successful when our clients are able to carry out their mission faster and better than they ever have. We help individuals perform at the speed of need. What this means is that we develop solutions that enable individuals, teams, teams of teams, and entire organizations to get to performing (delivering on their mission) as quickly and as effectively as possible. We endeavor to deliver Performance Acceleration services to our clients, which is the enhanced ability to learn and acquire skills at the exact time and place of need.





