Senior Instructional Systems Designer

Job overview

The Senior Instructional Systems Designer role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with East Coast core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is not specified. CyberMedia Technologies provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government, supporting mission-critical systems and projects. The designer leads the analysis, design, development, delivery, and deployment of learning assets for classroom, virtual, and hybrid use. The role helps create accessible, engaging training aligned with learner needs and client quality standards while coordinating delivery across project teams and subject matter experts.

What you'll do

• Analyze existing courses and content to identify gaps, define learning objectives, and recommend development frameworks
• create design documents and storyboards using adult learning theory and ADDIE
• develop courses, student guides, job aids, and training manuals
• use AI tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT to support design and development
• create interactive stories, games, simulations, and other learning experiences
• review or develop assessments
• ensure Section 508 accessibility and client quality standards
• collaborate with subject matter experts and project managers
• monitor schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables
• use authoring tools such as Lectora, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior instructional systems designer

instructional design

addie

adult learning

storyboarding

section 508

lectora

articulate storyline

washington dc

cybermedia technologies

federal government

east coast core hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• health insurance
• career training
• performance bonus programs
• 401(k) contribution and employer match
• 11 federal holidays.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in instructional design or a related field and at least eight years of senior instructional systems design experience. Preferred active WAU public trust clearance; candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain required clearance. East Coast core hours and reliable high-speed internet are specified.

About the employer

CyberMedia Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.