Instructional Designer

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction, and practical cooperation with partners, nations, and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training, and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.

The program 

Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS)

DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and co-ordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.

The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities

The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues associated with through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project- specific Requirements Management teams.

The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement related functions in Europe.

The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure

The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) in support of the development of capabilities.

Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents in support of NATO’s strategic objectives.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the LT section by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and entities to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis. When necessary, conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements.
• Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course's overall goals.
• Design a comprehensive course structure, including the layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content.
• Gather material from SMEs, then either structure it using a standard storyboard format or adopt a rapid development strategy for eLearning module creation.
• Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
• Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course.
• Establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders. Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods.
• Engage directly with clients, SMEs, and other team members, ensuring timely communication and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Offer Instructional System Design (ISD) assistance and ensure quality for NATO course providers. Ensure all course materials and processes comply with NATO's standards and requirements.
• Facilitate training sessions on Instructional System Design within the NATO e- Learning Design and Development course.
• Implement a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course's overall impact and effectiveness.
• Engage with clients; participate in strategy sessions, conferences, and workshops as mandated by the Section Head of Learning Technology. Monitor and discuss course development milestones with stakeholders and the team to ensure alignment with objectives.

 Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years experience (within the last 5 years) working with Advance Distributed Learning (e-Learning) development.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the education and training profession working in the creation of training modules.
• Experience communicating effectively with customers and presenting instructional system design approaches to course development.
• Experience in the use of Learning Management System Software.
• Experience working with SCORM standards and the demonstrated ability to design to its structure.
• Demonstrate (example screenshots or storyboard pages (max 4 per course)) from three courses that have been developed by the instructional systems designer.

Education

• MS/MA Degree in Education and Training Development or related programs (completed or in progress) which may include learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation or BS/BA Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience as an instructional systems designer

  Working Location

• (Norfolk, VA, USA)

 Working Policy

• Onsite

 Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO personal security clearance

 Language

• Professional English