Instructional Systems Designer – eLearning

Status: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Overview

Prevailance is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) – eLearning to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Capability Development Management Support (CMDS) in Norfolk, Virginia. This position may require international travel approximately two to three times per year to NATO Education and Training Facilities.

The Instructional Systems Designer collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and NATO course providers to analyze learning requirements and design, develop, assess, and continuously improve eLearning and instructor-led training solutions. This position supports the instructional design lifecycle, including needs analysis, learning objectives, course structure, instructional content, assessments, evaluation, and implementation of NATO-compliant learning products.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders across NATO nations, partners, and entities to conduct learning needs analyses, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA), and identify learning gaps and requirements
• Develop clear and measurable learning objectives aligned with identified needs and overall course goals
• Design course structures, modules, lessons, and assessments to ensure a logical flow of instructional content
• Develop instructional content from SME-provided source materials using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based and rapid-development approaches
• Select and implement instructional strategies supporting engaging and effective learning experiences
• Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to measure learner progress and course effectiveness
• Develop and implement evaluation processes to assess overall course effectiveness and impact
• Establish learner and stakeholder feedback mechanisms and incorporate feedback into continuous improvement of course content and delivery methods
• Coordinate with clients, SMEs, and project team members to support project schedules and deliverables
• Provide Instructional Systems Design support and quality assurance to NATO course providers, ensuring course materials and processes comply with applicable NATO standards and requirements
• Prepare, facilitate, and evaluate instructor-led educational activities, workshops, and professional development events in virtual and residential environments
• Represent the Learning Technology Section at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities and coordinate with stakeholders to support program objectives
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging learning technologies, instructional methodologies, and best practices supporting innovation within NATO education and training