Senior Associate – Instructional Design

Job Family :

eLearning Instructional Designers

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

None

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.

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