Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) - Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS) Academic Program (Course Design and Development) - Summit Technologies, Inc.

Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) - Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS) Academic Program (Course Design and Development)

Summit Technologies, Inc. is seeking a qualified Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)to assist the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS) subject matter experts (SMEs) in the design and development of course content for both classroom and online delivery methods utilizing Instruction Systems Design (ISD) principles and managing contractor efforts pertaining to deliverables for contractor support of the DISCS Academic Program (Course Design and Development).

DISCS is the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) school house for the Security Cooperation Workforce. DISCS’s mission is to educate the Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) to develop and execute innovative Security Cooperation solutions that support mutual United States and partner nation interests. Additionally, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 mandated that DSCA develop a Security Cooperation Workforce professionalization program that included certification. As DSCA’s schoolhouse, DISCS has been tasked with developing new curriculum to support the SCW professionalization effort.

The Instructional Systems Designer assists DISCS subject matter experts in the design and development of course content for both classroom and online delivery methods utilizing ISD principles. Personnel performing these duties will be required to be on site periodically and, as necessary, to work with DISCS personnel while developing curriculum and courses. The ISD supports other key personnel with the following:

• Work in coordination with DISCS faculty and staff or other SMEs within the SCW identified by DISCS to develop training packages targeting different aspects of security cooperation. Additionally, the contractor will design course content to support DISCS SCW certification efforts. Contractor shall perform these and additional related tasks in coordination with DISCS leadership.
• Provide interactive courses utilizing DISCS standards (as provided) within the currently developed template/shell in place unless otherwise approved. The contractor shall perform all testing on the DISCS LMS (currently Blackboard) with final acceptance testing by the DISCS client.

Minimum skills, experience and education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of adult education and two years’ experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation) process and other core ISD essentials including learning theories, assessment strategies, and evaluation models.
• Proven ability to:

- Collaborate with SMEs to define and analyze learning objectives and needed outcomes;

- Lead course design and the development of applying advanced instructional strategies; and,

- Design courses with scenario-based or experiential learning activities using the latest rapid-development applications consistent with DISCS practices.

• Previous experience designing scenarios and/or simulations and have a firm grasp of the concepts of immersion and engagement.
• Formal certification in a recognized instructional design program or education degree with ISD course work.

Place of Performance: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio / Remote Hybrid

Position contingent on award of contract.

Summit Technologies, Inc. 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. 

Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment. Summit Technologies, Inc. is an at-will organization.