Instructional Systems Designer

Leyden Solutions, Inc.

. Support the client’s Training Division by adapting curriculum to the changing security environment .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Instructional Systems Design and the ADDIE model, with a focus on developing and updating online, instructor-led, or instructor-facilitated courses relevant to security topics. Proven ability to conduct Training Needs Analysis and maintain compliance with DoD Security Skill Standards.

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Instructional Systems DesignADDIE MethodologyCourse DevelopmentTraining Needs AnalysisTS/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Curriculum AdaptationCourse Design DocumentsAssessment StrategiesStoryboardingMedia SelectionTraining RecommendationsBeta TestingInstructional Effectiveness EvaluationCollaborative Learning EnvironmentContent Outlines

Soft Skills

Client CollaborationStrategic Partnership Building

Tools & Technologies

Sakai

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Instructional Systems DesignBachelor’s Degree in Adult Education

Industry Keywords

DoD Security PolicyCDSEDCSASecurity Training ProgramsSecurity Competencies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the client’s Training Division by adapting curriculum to the changing security environment
Apply technical expertise using the ADDIE model
Assist with and provide guidance on applying ADDIE methodology
Collaborate with client personnel to conduct comprehensive Training Needs Analysis
Identify security competencies, training requirements, goals, learning objectives, topics, instructional strategies, media selection, and training recommendations
Support new development through front-end analysis, training design plans, storyboards, assessments, and beta tests
Maintain existing products by identifying changes based on policy, events, or Department of Defense Security Skill Standards
Document changes on storyboards and ensure they are accurately applied after client programmers complete changes
Develop detailed course design documents, including content outlines, media treatments, technical specifications, assessment strategies, instructional materials, and recommended design approaches
Develop and update course storyboards specifying audio and text flow and graphic design
Conduct and participate in beta tests and evaluate products for accuracy and instructional effectiveness
Develop and update course assessments
Evaluate products for instructional effectiveness
Nurture, build, and sustain strategic client partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Instructional Systems Design or Adult Education from an accredited university
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least five years of experience designing and developing online, instructor-led, or instructor-facilitated distance-delivered courses
Experience developing and updating online instructor-led or instructor-facilitated distance-delivered courses in a Collaborative Learning Environment, currently Sakai, relevant to security topics
Experience in Instructional Systems Design
Experience developing online, instructor-led, or instructor-facilitated courses related to DoD Security Policy
Experience supporting CDSE, DCSA, or other security agencies in executing security-related training programs
Current TS/SCI Security clearance
U.S. Citizenship
Preferred: eight years of experience in Instructional Systems Design and developing online, instructor-led, or instructor-facilitated courses
Preferred: two years of experience supporting CDSE, DCSA, or other security agencies in executing security-related training programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match on the first 5% of salary
Pretax and Roth 401(k) available
Retirement planner
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
50% employer-paid health insurance
100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
100% employer-paid life insurance
Paid time off
15 days paid time off plus 11 federal holidays
26 days annual PTO and holidays
Education assistance
Performance and longevity bonuses
Standard referral bonuses
Flexible work from home options
Programs that support you, your family, and your community