Posted:
10/14/2024, 11:20:16 AM
Location(s):
Boston, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Georgia, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Atlanta, Georgia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States ⋅ San Antonio, Texas, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
UI/UX & Design
Job Family:
eLearning Instructional Designers
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Instructional Design Senior Associate is responsible for designing, developing, authoring and maintenance of training materials. This person works closely with the Learning and Development (L&D) team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design, create and maintain eLearning, blended and instructor-led learning materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Applies adult learning principles and effective eLearning techniques to create instructional design documents, eLearning storyboards and instructor/facilitator/participant materials for online and instructor-led/virtual instructor-led courses
Utilizes various authoring and rapid deployment tools to design, develop, author and publish web-based training modules and interactive eLearning courses for any format necessary
Writes learning objectives and modules of content that ensure mastery of learning objectives
Designs and develops projects from start to finish with minimal supervision to meet deadlines as assigned
Produces eye-catching, engaging, streamlined and effective product designs and graphics to visually support learning content
Works closely with SMEs and Learning & Development (L&D) team members as needed to share knowledge and maintain a well-organized, timely and high-quality work product
Works closely with SMEs/testers to design and develop content, test courseware and troubleshoot issues that may impact design or established deadlines
Works with the Learning Management System (LMS) administration team to User Test course items’ launch readiness (for desktop and mobile devices) to confirm functionality and scoring for learner tracking and reporting purposes
User Testing includes but is not limited to assigning various learning objects and content to testers, creating and maintaining tester login information as needed, and troubleshooting user issues related to testing
Identifies and solves a variety of problems of intermediate scope and complexity
Takes responsibility for own actions and works accordingly to get the job done
Leads innovation efforts through product development technology, processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, assisting others in thinking creatively about learning products
Maintains a current intermediate to advanced technical skillset with proficiency in software applications applicable to instructional design and development/authoring
Assists with the maintenance of current custom eLearning resources and data integrity including regular file back-ups to Authoring Repository and other designated locations/media devices
Ensures matters related to client or potential clients are handled in a way that creates positive lasting impressions with high quality, prompt and courteous service by oneself and others
Uses Guidehouse branding guidelines, design practices/templates and department procedures for authoring, managing and storing final files
Takes on other duties as assigned and as needed with a positive and willing attitude
Technical Skills:
Strong instructional design expertise for eLearning and blended learning
Strong working knowledge of authoring tools used to create interactive instructional materials such as Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise (required), Adobe Captivate, or Lectora
Strong knowledge of integrating video, graphic design visuals and audio in eLearning course development using eLearning development tools such as Camtasia (preferred), Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop (preferred), Adobe InDesign (preferred), Adobe Audition (preferred), WellSaid Labs, Audacity, PowerPoint, SnagIt or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams for Business and similar web conferencing tools and the design of synchronous learning events
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills and ability to build on experience to use technology to bring opportunities to use value-added tools to team members’ attention
Flexibility to shift focus in a fast-paced environment with continually changing priorities
Expertise in creating SCORM packages for publishing to LMS
Strong skill with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
4+ years of relevant experience - expert knowledge of instructional design principles and their applications
Expert proficiency in the use of authoring and multimedia tools for the design of eLearning courseware
Experience working in a corporate or professional services environment with experience designing and developing training courses and programs desired
Prior project work samples to include but not limited to: online learning module/lesson or storyboard, Facilitator or Participant Guide, Job Aid, online portfolio website, etc.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience working in a corporate or professional services environment with experience designing and developing training courses and programs desired.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Website: https://guidehouse.com/
Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 2018
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Advice ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Management Consulting