Instructional Systems Specialist | Newport, RI (SWSC)

JOB TITLE:                INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

LOCATION:               NEWPORT, RI SURFACE WARFARE SCOOLS COMMAND (SWSC)

STATUS:                   FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARY, ONSITE

CLEARANCE:           ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE

Carley is seeking an Instructional Systems Specialist to support the Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) Newport, Rhode Island. This role is ideal for a mission-focused instructional systems professional who can work onsite at a Navy schoolhouse on a military installation and who can obtain and maintain the required security clearance and credentials, including a CAC, for base access and performance of duties. This position requires 10% anticipated travel and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions, as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AT CARLEY:

• Design, develop, produce, and implement instruction using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) model.
• Select instructional media, materials, and equipment that support learning objectives.
• Plan and produce instructional materials.
• Identify relationships between training deficiencies and required training system modifications.
• Write training materials, including tasks, learning objectives, formats, organization, content, lesson maps, instructional strategies, methodologies, learning events and activities, test items, and interface design and controls.
• Develop video and audio scripts, storyboards, graphics, and data files.
• Develop instructor guides, exercise controller guides, on-the-job training handbooks, and student guide materials.
• Plan, develop, and review objectives, content, methods, resources, and evaluation procedures in an unbiased manner.
• Develop testing instruments to pretest learners' previous learning levels; measure cognitive, psychomotor, and performance accomplishments during formative and summative evaluations; and test achievement at the end of a course of instruction.
• Develop testing plans, test administrator's guides, and cross-reference lists of test items and related learning objectives.
• Assist with formative and summative evaluations and apply findings to improve training and instruction.
• Perform other duties and support projects as assigned and needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems or any computer field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in instructional systems analysis, design, and development.
• Degree requirement may be waived if equivalent, extensive, and related experience with a contract for the Navy or another DoD agency can be demonstrated.
• Degree in Education, Psychology, or Instructional Systems Design preferred.
• Knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of one or more specialties of the instructional systems field.
• Knowledge of one or more subjects or occupations in which educational or training instruction is provided, as applicable.
• Experience with the ISD model in developing new and/or revised instructional materials.
• Experience in the design, development, and analysis of programs or systems related to training systems.
• Evidence of experience or related experience in emerging technologies during the past 3 years for educational and/or training applications.
• Thorough understanding of the Navy Training Process (NTP), including the AIM toolset (CPM and LO Module).
• Must have an active Secret clearance and/or have been active within the last 24 months, with the ability to maintain the applicable security clearance(s) and additional credentials, including a CAC, required to access a military installation and perform assigned duties.
• Ability to lift items and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions.
• Due to the nature of the work at Carley, this position requires U.S. citizenship - REQUIRED.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK AT CARLEY:

This role is expected to support onsite work at a Navy schoolhouse on a military installation at Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) Newport, Rhode Island. Carley is known for quality work, mission support, and a family-like culture.