Instructional Designer – Train-the-Trainer Specialist

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Conduct training-needs analyses and collaborate with subject matter experts to identify target audiences, performance gaps, learning requirements, and desired outcomes .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and technical training, with a strong focus on developing accessible learning materials and performance-based assessments. Proficient in applying adult-learning principles and methodologies to create effective training programs for diverse audiences.

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Instructional DesignTechnical Training DevelopmentAdult Learning PrinciplesCurriculum DevelopmentITIL Certification

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingPerformance-Based AssessmentsScenario-Based ExercisesELearning DevelopmentTrain-The-Trainer ProgramsLearning Management SystemsAccessibility StandardsContent Authoring ToolsCurriculum DevelopmentFacilitation of Training Sessions

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organization SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementAbility to Explain Complex Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Articulate StorylineAdobe CaptivateCamtasiaMicrosoft 365Virtual Training PlatformsCollaboration ToolsKnowledge Repositories

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceITIL CertificationCertified Professional in Talent DevelopmentMicrosoft Certified TrainerCompTIA CTT+

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseFederal Civilian ProgramsCybersecurity TrainingInfrastructure TrainingCloud TrainingNetworking TrainingEnterprise IT Service ManagementAdult EducationLearning Content StandardsWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct training-needs analyses and collaborate with subject matter experts to identify target audiences, performance gaps, learning requirements, and desired outcomes
Translate complex technical information into clear, practical, and measurable learning objectives
Convert subject matter expert knowledge, standard operating procedures, technical documentation, releases, migrations, upgrades, and lessons learned into structured learning products
Design and develop instructor-led courses, virtual courses, eLearning, labs, simulations, exercises, demonstrations, job aids, reference guides, and microlearning
Develop train-the-trainer programs for instructors, coaches, and technical subject matter experts
Create course outlines, design documents, storyboards, instructor guides, learner guides, presentation materials, facilitator notes, lab instructions, and assessment plans
Develop knowledge checks, quizzes, scenario-based exercises, practical demonstrations, performance tasks, and proficiency assessments
Design assessments measuring whether learners can perform required technical tasks
Tailor training content and delivery methods to systems, technologies, user roles, proficiency levels, and operational requirements
Apply adult-learning principles and instructional-design methodologies across analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation
Develop accessible training content and ensure materials are accurate, current, technically validated, clearly written, and consistently formatted
Coordinate technical reviews and validation with subject matter experts, system owners, instructors, quality personnel, and Government stakeholders
Incorporate reviewer comments, testing results, learner feedback, and lessons learned into updated courseware
Deliver virtual, classroom, side-by-side, pair-programming, workshop, lab, and blended-learning sessions
Facilitate practical exercises, discussions, demonstrations, coaching sessions, and learner assessments
Observe and evaluate instructors or subject matter experts during practice delivery and provide constructive feedback
Support pilot sessions, course testing, release-readiness training, and post-deployment learning activities
Align training content with system releases, migrations, upgrades, modernization efforts, operational priorities, and workforce learning paths
Coordinate course schedules, learner communications, enrollment information, prerequisites, technical access, training environments, and supporting materials
Maintain course files, version histories, review records, source materials, accessibility documentation, assessments, and completion evidence
Track participation, completion, assessment results, learner feedback, proficiency outcomes, and recommended improvement actions
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to content, delivery methods, exercises, assessments, and supporting resources
Support technical knowledge transfer during transition-in and transition-out activities
Protect sensitive Government, program, personnel, training, and technical information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Adult Education, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
Current ITIL certification
Experience in instructional design, technical training, curriculum development, train-the-trainer programs, technical writing, or adult education
Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal civilian, or other Government programs
Experience designing technical training for infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, software, data, ITSM, or enterprise systems
Experience working with technical subject matter experts to extract, organize, validate, and communicate complex knowledge
Experience converting standard operating procedures, technical documentation, system releases, migrations, and lessons learned into training products
Experience developing instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, eLearning, labs, simulations, job aids, microlearning, and assessments
Experience developing train-the-trainer curricula and preparing instructors or subject matter experts to deliver courses
Experience applying ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy, backward design, adult-learning theory, or comparable instructional-design methodologies
Experience developing performance-based assessments, scenario-based exercises, practical demonstrations, rubrics, and proficiency measures
Experience facilitating virtual and classroom sessions, technical labs, workshops, pair-programming activities, or guided exercises
Knowledge of Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines applicable to electronic training content
Experience developing accessible documents, presentations, multimedia, eLearning, and learner resources
Experience with Articulate Storyline or Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Microsoft 365, or comparable content-authoring tools
Experience with learning-management systems and SCORM, xAPI, or comparable learning-content standards
Experience using virtual training platforms, collaboration tools, lab environments, and knowledge repositories
Familiarity with ITIL Version 5 or ITIL 4 practices and enterprise IT service-management environments
Certified Professional in Talent Development, Certified Professional in Training Management, Microsoft Certified Trainer, CompTIA CTT+, or a comparable instructional-design or training certification
Strong instructional-design, technical-writing, editing, facilitation, and presentation abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, documentation, version-control, and time-management capabilities
High attention to detail and commitment to instructional accuracy, accessibility, usability, and quality
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to learners with varying roles and proficiency levels
Ability to manage multiple course-development projects, reviews, delivery schedules, and stakeholder priorities
Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability, discretion, and consistent follow-through

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time employment
Opportunity to work remotely
Work on USMEPCOM ENLIST government IT training programs