Location: Washington, DC, Quantico, VA or Fredericksburg, VA
Type: Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Note: This position is part of an active proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award.
DarkStar Intelligence seeks a senior Instructional Systems Specialist to lead complex curriculum design and evaluation for a federal law enforcement customer. You will own end-to-end ADDIE, align mission tasks to learning objectives and assessments, mentor fellow ISDs, and drive data-informed improvements. Work is primarily on-site/SCIF; U.S. citizenship is required.
Key Responsibilities- Lead needs analysis, job/task analysis, and learning objective development aligned to mission outcomes.
- Architect multi-modal learning (ILT, VILT, microlearning, on-demand) with measurable performance objectives.
- Design assessments; run pilots; conduct L1–L3 evaluations; implement continuous improvement plans.
- Ensure traceability (tasks ↔ objectives ↔ content ↔ assessments) and maintain version control/documentation.
- Coordinate with SMEs and government stakeholders; provide QC on lesson plans and instructor/learner guides.
- Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years as an Instructional Systems Specialist (or closely related ISD role).
- Recent leadership of federal/DoD/IC learning programs with rigorous evaluation methods (e.g., Kirkpatrick levels).
- Expertise in adult learning, assessment design, and LMS/LRS/SCORM-compliant packaging.
- Exceptional writing, briefing, stakeholder management, and editorial rigor.
- Experience developing data-literacy or data-science-adjacent curricula.
- Background with federal law enforcement or IC customer environments.
- ATD, CTT+, PMP, or comparable credentials.
As this position is part of an active proposal effort, final compensation will be established based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and contract award. For additional information, please contact [email protected].
DarkStar Intelligence offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and long-term success of our full-time employees. Our benefits reflect our commitment to fostering both professional growth and personal well-being.
Additional DetailsTravel: Minimal; as required.
Work Environment: On-site / SCIF. Limited telework may be authorized by the customer; direct operational support via telework is not permitted unless a government-issued laptop is provided.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to maintain eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
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DarkStar Intelligence is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that offers advanced intelligence-based solutions to clients in the private and public sector. Our capabilities and personnel provide unique advantages to our customers.
