Job Description
The Education Technologist reports to the Courseware Manager for day to day supervision and career development.
Job Summary:
Develops training solutions using the ISD methodology. Conducts analysis: Needs Analysis, Job/Task Analysis and Front-End Analysis. Develops design plans for paper, video, CBT, and WBT that includes developing learning objectives, determining functionality and navigation strategies, documenting minimum technical specifications (user and client), determining learning strategies and content flow, determining testing/evaluation requirements and interactivity, and planning the CMI functionality. Develops instructor and student guides, storyboards to include content and theme; defines all media elements (graphics, animations, video, audio); and explains programming requirements. Writes narration scripts and plans music/sound effects. Confers with SMEs. Assists with writing Technical Approach for proposals. |
Skills and Requirements:
- B.S. or B.A. required; M.A./M.E. or in Adult Learning Theory, Human Performance Technology, Instructional Technology, or Education equivalent preferred
- 4+ years of training-related experience; must have extensive knowledge of the Instructional Systems Design model to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs
- Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience of the ISD process in the development of instructor-based training (IBT), computer-based training (CBT), web-based training (WBT), and blended learning solutions
- Experience with web/multimedia development tools such as Flash and with graphic design/manipulation tools a plus
- Knowledge/experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS), SCORM, and Section 508 desired
- Experience conducting all types of analyses, focus groups, and all levels of evaluation
- Ability to develop instructionally sound learning solutions and testing materials with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to apply creative instructional themes and strategies to a variety of delivery media, including classroom and online
- Experience working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Ability to work effectively (adaptably and flexibly) in a fast-paced corporate environment
- Effective communication skills in the interaction with the client, training development team, and management
- Ability to work with little to no supervision
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Working on developing leadership and organizational skills
- Working on gaining an understanding of various government contracts
- Understands scope concerns