Instructional Designer / Developer

Job Description BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors, is hiring a detailed, highly organized Instructional Designer (ISD). The Instructional Designer role is an individual contributor who is responsible for designing, developing, and packaging training solutions that improve employee performance and organizational capability. This role focuses heavily on creating leadership development curricula and learning programs that build leadership capability across the organization. Additionally, it supports other functional area custom course development materials. The ISD will partner with business leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and L&D professionals to create engaging instructor-led, virtual, and digital learning experiences. As a member of the team, you will join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
The person we seek is passionate about the experience of learners, has a strong background in Articulate Storyline & Rise, brings positivity to the team, and easily creates instructor-led and digital eLearning training solutions. The chosen candidate is a proactive communicator who is not afraid to speak up, challenge assumptions, and advocate for effective learning solutions.
As an Instructional Designer, you will:
- Actively participate in the instructional development process by project, from needs analysis / concept to implementation and measurement, including creating / updating templates, processes, curriculum and course design, writing / development and editing.
- Fulfill development requests and participate in Scrum meetings and project management meetings to track the development daily and project work.
- Edits and develops online learning materials (including storyboards, scripting, microlearning materials) and incorporates voiceover into the training materials.
- Review existing training materials, presentations and modules for consulting with SMEs on updating, better use of language, conversational tones, use of adult learning instructional practices for optimized training effectiveness and knowledge transfer activities (including scenarios, on-the-job activities, simulations, etc.)
- Develop scripts, storyboards, presentations, lesson plans, instructor-led facilitator guides, participant guides, one-page takeaway documents, rubrics and other learning tools to support instructor-led classes.
- Create learning experiences, scenario-based experiences and environments using adult learning methodologies, theories and learning science to incorporate into training materials and courses.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop course content that is customized (including screenshots, recordings, etc.) for processes, procedures, systems or certifications.
- Leads curriculum mapping and blueprinting exercises for the development of the learning experience virtually and in-person, when necessary.
- Develop storyboards and scripts for the support of video development or online learning experiences.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of instructional content through assessments, participant feedback and making iterative improvements as needed.
- Proactively share insights, propose improvements, and advocate for best practices in instructional design during meetings, shareholder discussions, and project reviews.
- Partner with business area stakeholders, subject matter experts, training team members vendors and third-party agencies for the development of learning experiences.
- Maintain and provides maintenance to all instructional design / development records, revisions and updates per our document retention policies.
- Conduct train-the-trainer sessions virtually or in-person to disseminate training content to subject matter experts as needed.
- Participate in weekly team meetings, kick off meetings, status meetings and business reviews to provide project updates.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelors Degree (English, Communications, Psychology or Instructional Design preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience designing / developing instructor-led and eLearning training materials including storyboarding, assessments and scenario-based learning experiences (ideally 5+ years designing in Articulate 360)
- Experience with designing leadership content for varying levels of leadership
- Strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), and learning science.
- Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to express technical information in written and verbal formats that are comprehensible to a wide audience
- Proven experience collaboration with project team members and various departments to produce learning solutions and provide project status updates with the ability to communicate orally and in written format.
- Approaches challenges with a positive mindset allowing for a “what’s working” and “how can we learn from this” attitude
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM/xAPI standards.
- Knowledge of eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Canva, Synthesia, Rise, Vyond, Camtasia).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Masters degree preferred
- Experience with gamification and learning technologies
- Experience with video development and editing
- Experience with MSTeams and Sharepoint page development
- Certification in CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) or Kirkpatrick Evaluation.
- Knowledge of data-driven learning analytics and ROI measurement

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.