Instructional Systems Design-Sr

Endurion is a mission integrator built by and for the Special Operations community, providing end-to-end solutions across intelligence, operations, and technology. Founded and led by former Special Operations Forces operators and mission experts, the organization is rooted in firsthand experience with complex operational environments and high-stakes missions. Endurion partners closely with its customers to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored, mission-focused capabilities. Team members join a culture that values adaptability, operational excellence, and innovation in support of critical national security objectives.

Endurion is seeking a (temporary) Instructional Systems Design (ISD)-Developer for the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Position description:

• Monitor, train, and mentor new or junior developers.
• Review all online products to ensure courseware complies with JSOU course standards.
• Advise course managers and pathway directors concerning course themes, structure, and content.
• Assist in developing courseware, including IMIs, podcasts, and videos.
• Establish course-development timelines and milestones.
• Refine lesson narration scripts provided by the SME.
• Convert approved distance-learning lesson plans into interactive lesson modules, podcasts, and videos.
• Within the JSOU-designated LMS:
  • Upload banners.
  • Create modules.
  • Create content links within course pages.
  • Beta-test completed courses.
• Revise learning objectives and lessons based on LMS beta-test results and subject-matter review.
• Upload and curate course content in the JSOU LMS.
• Using Storyline:
  • Design and build IMIs and other content.
  • Schedule audio recording.
  • Synchronize audio with IMI video.
• Schedule and provide an in-progress review every 30 days to report the status of the assigned course.
• Review instructional media, lesson decks, and graphics for clarity and alignment with course or program learning objectives.
• Remedy LMS problems involving IMI malfunctions, broken links, content viewing, and related issues.
• Assist with course-content updates as required.
• Attend Education Requirements Boards and departmental reviews for assigned courses when requested.

Minimum KSAs

• TOP SECRET clearance required; SCI eligible.
• MA/MS required, with demonstrated study related to:
  • Learning theory;
  • Instructional-design practices;
  • Educational evaluation; and
  • Instructional-product development.
• Alternatively, three years of experience in DoD military education and training as an:
  • Instructor;
  • Instructional designer; or
  • Related administrator or leader.
• Four years of instructional-design or related experience.
• Four years of experience using personal computers and relevant software, including:
  • Adobe Captivate;
  • Articulate Storyline;
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Suite; and
  • Microsoft Office Suite.

• Four years of experience providing subject-matter expertise in applying the Instructional Systems Design model to in-residence and distance-learning courses

Endurion complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Endurion will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or modify the duties of the position at any time. Employment with Endurion is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, provided it does not violate applicable law.