Instructional Systems Specialist

As an Instructional Systems Specialist at GovCIO, your main responsibilities will include analyzing and evaluating curriculum documents, developing Interactive Courseware (ICW), and ensuring that all materials meet the Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) standards. You will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and be heavily involved in the documentation updates, such as Job Duty Task Analysis and Training Project Plans, which are vital for supporting the Navy’s Sailor 2025 initiative.

To qualify for the Instructional Systems Specialist position at GovCIO, candidates typically need a Bachelor's degree along with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A secret clearance is also required. Familiarity with the NETC E2E training process and experience with tools such as CPM, AIM, and LOM are highly preferred.

At GovCIO, an Instructional Systems Specialist should be proficient in tools like Adobe Captivate for developing course materials, and should be familiar with CPM, AIM, and LOM. These tools are essential for creating high-quality Interactive Courseware that aligns with the Sailor 2025 initiative and ensures effective instructional design.

The Instructional Systems Specialist position at GovCIO is primarily onsite in Dahlgren, Virginia, but there might be opportunities for remote work depending on customer approval. It’s essential to maintain collaboration within the team, so flexibility in working arrangements can depend on specific project needs and discussions with management.

Working as an Instructional Systems Specialist at GovCIO means being part of a collaborative and production-driven environment. You will integrate and collaborate with a team of professionals, ensuring that you meet deadlines and deliver high-quality instructional materials that contribute to effective training outcomes.

In your response, elaborate on your specific roles in the ADDIE process, showcasing how you've applied each phase—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Provide examples where possible, specifically how they relate to developing training programs or courseware.

Highlight your communication strategies and your methods for effectively gathering information from SMEs. Discuss instances where working with SMEs led to enhanced instructional materials or better project outcomes.

Share specific projects where you created Interactive Courseware, detailing the tools you used, your design choices, and how the final product met the educational goals. Discuss your process for reviewing and validating the courseware.

Provide a specific example where you successfully met a tight deadline. Discuss your time management strategies and how you prioritized tasks to ensure the quality of your work under pressure.

Discuss the significance of instructional media and how it influences engagement and retention in learners. Provide examples from your past experiences where you effectively used media to enhance learning.

Explain your methods for verification of technical accuracy, such as working with SMEs, conducting thorough reviews, and utilizing established style guides and standards that govern the course material creation.

Talk about the evaluation metrics or tools you’ve used to assess the effectiveness of training programs. Include metrics related to learner performance, engagement levels, or post-training assessments.

Summarize a specific project where you updated courseware, explaining the rationale for updates, the process you followed, and the positive impact it had on the learning experience.

Discuss your proactive approach to professional development, including training, attending workshops, or joining relevant organizations related to instructional design and technology.

Reflect on GovCIO’s mission and values, linking them to your own professional aspirations. Share how you see yourself contributing to the team and the innovative projects that excite you.