Instructional System Designer Sr. (Education)
Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer, who will support training development and performance improvement initiatives as part of the iFAMS Deployment Team under the VAs Financial Management Business Transformation (FMBT) Program. The ISD will lead the planning, coordination, design, and development of instructional materials that align with healthcare occupational analysis, performance objectives, and adult learning principles. This role involves working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify training needs, analyze learning gaps, design engaging course content, and implement effective training interventions to support end-user adoption of iFAMS across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of instructional content based on healthcare occupational analysis and task/learning relationships.
Determine learning objectives and cluster learning events to organize instructional modules effectively.
Develop comprehensive instructional design plans aligned with stakeholder expectations and user needs.
Apply evidence-based models to analyze learning challenges and select appropriate instructional and teaching strategies.
Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to identify training needs, assess performance gaps, and present targeted learning solutions.
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional materials including e-learning modules, facilitator guides, job aids, and quick reference tools.
Ensure training interventions align with best practices in adult learning, cognitive science, and behavioral design.
Support development of iFAMS-related training deliverables, including readiness assessments, communications, and stakeholder engagement materials. Work closely with project teams to develop training aligned to deployment phases and system configuration.
Ensure all instructional content meets Section 508 compliance standards for accessibility.
Contribute to other related documents such as training plans, strategy papers, decision memos, and after-action reports.
