Instructional Designer

CSS-Inc. may have multiple openings for Instructional Designers to support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The successful candidates will support the design and development of performance-based adult training courses that may be classroom, virtual, or blended learning solutions. The Instructional Designer will understand and implement effective adult learning strategies and work closely with management, subject matter teams, and incorporating input from targeted learners.

The role is contingent upon CSS winning the contract, please note it can take several months before we know whether this role will be filled.

Locations vary, but typically allow for fully remote work within a defined geographic jurisdiction.

Specific responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Apply e-learning, instructional theory, and adult learning science best practices to design, develop, and advance the quality of OCM's Digital Coast Academy.


• Work with cross-office teams and/or with clients to understand priority needs of OCM target audiences for on-demand solutions that support regular use of OCM data and technical tools.


• Identify training strategies; determines learning objectives, learning approaches, and delivery mechanisms; reviews, evaluates, and refines instructional strategies.


• Produce virtual meetings, webinars, and learning events, using Google Meet, Adobe Connect, OCM's Learning Management System, or similar platforms.


• Conduct training needs assessments scaled to meet project needs and scope to recommend appropriate instructional solutions.


• Design and develop online and classroom courses that are learner-centered, need-based, and goal-driven, and use effective knowledge-transfer strategies.


• Design and develop learning materials (e.g. content, activities, job aids, knowledge checks), and evaluation instruments (e.g. formative and summative).


• Develop and maintain online instructional products; creates and uses metrics to evaluate access and use.


• May prepare and deliver training and facilitation/partnering services.


• May attend events and present on behalf of NOAA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in adult education, instructional systems, or related field.• 0-5+ years of experience in adult education or instructional design.


• Demonstrated experience designing and producing a variety of learning solutions, including instructor-led courses. virtual courses, webinars, and other learning events.


• Strong command of adult learning theory and practices for both classroom and virtual training experiences.


• Experience developing and implementing needs-gathering techniques including interviews, surveys, and group facilitation to capture and document instructional needs.


• Experience designing synchronous (classroom and virtual) and blended learning designs. • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience building relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners.


• Experience working in environmental science, planning or policy, coastal management, marine/estuarine ecosystems, or a related field preferred.


• Demonstrated understanding of technical applications needed on-the-job by practitioners in the fields of environmental science, planning, policy, and coastal and ocean ecosystems management preferred.


• Experience working with state and federal partners and agencies preferred.


• Experience with virtual learning platforms needed for blended learning solutions preferred.


• The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, manage time to achieve project objectives to meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.

At CSS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and merit-based workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.