L&D Instructional Design Leader

Job Description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

None

Suitability

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Learning & Development

Skills

Job Qualifications

eLearning Development, Instructional Design, People Management, Project Management

Certifications

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

No

Job Description

Are you an experienced instructional design and e-learning development leader? Are you highly creative and skilled at developing and evaluating interactive, application-based learning experiences that captivate, engage, and motivate employees and enable performance and measurable results? Are you passionate about helping others develop their skills to do the same?

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an L&D Instructional Design Leader within GDIT’s growing and award-winning Learning & Performance Development Center of Excellence.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. In this leadership role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of high-impact enterprise learning and skill development programs for a professional workforce of nearly 30,000 employees, ensuring the highest levels of stakeholder satisfaction and engagement, business alignment, and measurable performance impact.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Lead a team of L&D instructional designers and e-learning developers, inclusive of setting performance expectations, coaching for performance impact, and developing the skills and capabilities of each team member as well as supporting their engagement and growth.Effectively manage all sizes of instructional design and development projects for the enterprise, focusing predominately on the establishment and maintenance of asynchronous, technology-guided, multimedia-based L&D Programs that enable performance and drive measurable results.Ensure the quality and efficacy of GDIT’s L&D Programs, effective use of our established Results-Orientated Agile Design process, tools, and templates, as well as excellence in project management, and internal customer consultation.Partner with senior leadership stakeholders from across GDIT’s Divisions and Functions, and with GDIT’s Vice President of L&D, to create, implement, and maintain comprehensive and multi-faceted learning and development programs to support the continued development of our talent and growth of our company’s capabilities.Lead needs analysis efforts and establish targeted high-level program designs, determining the most effective learning approaches, techniques, and technologies to measurably achieve desired business and performance outcomes and related learning objectives.Guide the design, development, and implementation of multi-modal learning and skill development programs and course materials, ensuring a consistent focus on results and the highest levels of alignment with business priorities and L&D best practices.Guide the establishment of targeted program measurement systems and tools aligned with program outcomes (business, performance, and learning) to continuously assess and improve upon the effectiveness of GDIT L&D Programs.Partner with the L&D Delivery to package, deliver, and manage programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible for the business.Ensure effective communication of and marketing for new L&D Programs at all levels of the organization to generate excitement and drive engagement and participation. Collaborate with other leaders within L&D to support the achievement of our mission, established guiding principles, and the continued advancement of our services and offerings.Effectively manage in alignment with budget and fiscal responsibility considerations.Ensure that all learning solutions are fully accessible and meet usability standards.Build strong consultative partnerships with Project Sponsors and Business Stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of ScienceRequired Experience: 10+ years in Instructional Design/Development or related role; OR in lieu of degree, 14 yrs of related experience is requiredPrior Management/Leadership experience with a passion for empowering and developing others.Current experience interacting with senior leaders in a large, fast-paced, highly complex enterprise.A strong portfolio showcasing interactive and engaging e-learning (required for interview).Track record for delivering measurable performance outcomes that enable skill development.Demonstrated ability to design end-to-end learning programs inclusive of evaluation measures.Demonstrated ability develop interactive eLearning courses with intuitive interfaces and navigation.Demonstrated excellence with graphics, audio, video, and other multi-media to promote learning. Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate) and instructional technology best practices.Experience implementing and evaluating the use of 508 accessibility and other eLearning standards.Strong technical aptitude and a quick learner of new technologies and concepts.Exemplary communication, relationship building and collaboration skills.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field a plus.Multi-media, video production, and/or graphic design skills and experience a plus.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

Work 100% RemoteFull-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $92,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Remote

Work Location

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.