Who we are:
Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to advance their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that government will face tomorrow.
We are proud to employ and support military veterans who bring mission-first mindset, technical expertise, and leadership qualities that strengthen our work. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Tria Federal is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and its Veteran Community Care Program.
The successful candidate will lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs supporting federal healthcare operations, business process improvements, technology modernization, and organizational transformation.
This position requires demonstrated experience working with federal government clients, preferably within VHA, and hands-on expertise with the VA Talent Management System (TMS), instructional design methodologies, curriculum development, eLearning module creation, training delivery, and Section 508 accessibility compliance.
The ISD will collaborate with government leadership, clinical and operational subject matter experts (SMEs), program managers, and technology teams to develop scalable, engaging, accessible, and measurable learning solutions for geographically dispersed audiences.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, Learning and Development, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Five or more years of professional instructional systems design experience, including development and implementation of training programs for complex organizations.
Demonstrated experience supporting federal government training initiatives, including work with VA/VHA or comparable federal healthcare programs.
Hands-on experience using the VA Talent Management System (TMS) for course management, publication, tracking, and training administration.
Demonstrated experience designing and developing comprehensive training curricula, learning objectives, instructional materials, and competency assessments.
Hands-on eLearning module development experience using Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or comparable tools.
Demonstrated experience conducting training needs assessments, stakeholder analyses, and performance-gap assessments.
Experience delivering instructor-led and virtual training to professional audiences.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of Section 508 accessibility requirements for digital training content and instructional materials.
Strong knowledge of ADDIE, adult learning theory, instructional design methodologies, and training evaluation practices.
Experience developing SCORM-compatible learning content and supporting LMS course testing and deployment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Excellent written communication, facilitation, stakeholder-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple training deliverables, deadlines, reviews, and stakeholder expectations.
Ability to meet applicable VA suitability and background investigation requirements.
Seven or more years of instructional design, curriculum development, or federal learning and development experience.
Direct experience supporting VHA national program offices, VA Medical Centers, VISNs, or Veteran Community Care initiatives.
Experience developing training for healthcare operations, referrals and authorizations, provider-network management, care coordination, clinical workflows, or health information technology.
Experience supporting enterprise healthcare technology implementations, EHR modernization, workflow transformation, or operational readiness.
Experience with VA-specific TMS publishing processes, curriculum administration, and training reporting.
Advanced experience with Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Vyond, or similar multimedia development tools.
Experience developing Section 508-compliant interactive simulations, assessments, and multimedia.
Knowledge of federal training standards, learning-management practices, and government documentation requirements.
Experience with organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise training rollouts.
Experience supporting Agile project delivery, training development schedules, and cross-functional implementation teams.
Certifications such as Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Prosci Change Management, or relevant instructional design credentials.
Key Competencies
Instructional Systems Design and Adult Learning
VA Talent Management System (TMS)
Curriculum and eLearning Development
Federal Healthcare Training
Training Needs and Stakeholder Assessments
Section 508 Accessibility
Instructor-Led and Virtual Training Delivery
Learning Management Systems and SCORM
Organizational Change Management
Training Implementation and Operational Readiness
Learning Evaluation and Performance Measurement
Executive Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Why Tria?
What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it’s our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team’s shared success.
As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, learning and development, communications, healthcare administration, or a related field.
- Five or more years of professional instructional systems design experience developing and implementing training programs for complex organizations.
- Experience supporting federal government training initiatives, preferably VA/VHA or comparable federal healthcare programs.
- Hands-on experience using the VA Talent Management System for course management, publication, tracking, and training administration.
- Experience designing comprehensive training curricula, learning objectives, instructional materials, and competency assessments.
- Hands-on eLearning module development using Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or comparable tools.
- Experience conducting training needs assessments, stakeholder analyses, and performance-gap assessments.
- Experience delivering instructor-led and virtual training to professional audiences.
- Knowledge and application of Section 508 accessibility requirements.
- Knowledge of ADDIE, adult learning theory, instructional design methodologies, and training evaluation practices.
- Experience developing SCORM-compatible learning content and supporting LMS testing and deployment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Excellent written communication, facilitation, stakeholder-management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple deliverables, deadlines, reviews, and stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to meet applicable VA suitability and background investigation requirements.
- Seven or more years of instructional design, curriculum development, or federal learning and development experience.
- Direct experience supporting VHA national program offices, VA Medical Centers, VISNs, or Veteran Community Care initiatives.
- Experience developing training for healthcare operations, referrals and authorizations, provider-network management, care coordination, clinical workflows, or health information technology.
- Experience supporting enterprise healthcare technology implementations, EHR modernization, workflow transformation, or operational readiness.
- Advanced experience with VA-specific TMS publishing processes, curriculum administration, and training reporting.
- Experience with Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Vyond, or similar multimedia development tools.
- Experience developing Section 508-compliant interactive simulations, assessments, and multimedia.
- Knowledge of federal training standards, learning-management practices, and government documentation requirements.
- Experience with organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise training rollouts.
- Experience supporting Agile project delivery, training development schedules, and cross-functional implementation teams.
- CPTD, APTD, Prosci Change Management, or relevant instructional design certification.
Tria Federal Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tria Federal and has not been reviewed or approved by Tria Federal.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with an employer match and immediate vesting, characterized as generous and automatic. The retirement plan is repeatedly described as a standout element within the overall offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage are provided, with materials describing minimal out-of-pocket costs. Health insurance is often characterized as good overall, particularly for individual coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous with accrual that increases with tenure and includes 12 paid holidays, alongside paid parental leave. These components indicate a broad time-off offering.
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What We Do
Tria Federal (Tria) delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to help them complete their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, our technology innovation group Tria Labs is pushing the boundaries of what is possible through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that will face government tomorrow.
