Senior Instructional Designer (SID)
Livermore, CA
12+ Month Contract
Pay Range : 60 - 75hr, W 2
ACCEPTING CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO BAY AREA OR WORK LOCATIONS-LIVERMORE / SAN RAMON. MUST BE WITHIN CLIENT SERVICE TERRITORY.
ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND WILL NEED TO BE ON-SITE IN LIVERMORE(POSSIBLY SAN RAMON( A FEW WEEKS IN A QUARTER. MILEAGE IS ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT WHEN / IF APPLICABLE.
TOP SKILLS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE :
- Technical skills : Proficiency in MS Office, Articulate Storyline, Questionmark, Author-It and LMS.
- Soft Skills : Proficiency in Instructional Design, Excellent analysis skills and Strategic thinking and project management.
What You’ll Do
Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions apprenticeships.Collaborate with the Senior Learning Strategists and Instructional Designers to determine learning strategies, create curriculum maps, and assessment approaches.Work with SMEs to review off-the-shelf courses for inclusion in the Technician curriculum.Guide the use of appropriate learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness. Propose solutions to stakeholders.Meet quality standards; perform quality assurance (QA) reviews.Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with the Senior Learning Strategist and Instructional Designers.Manage project execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget.Facilitate key project meetings, including Kick-offs, Betas, Train-the-Trainers, and Pilots.Track project status and provide updates to stakeholders.Proactively identify opportunities for improvement. Collect and analyze training effectiveness metrics and apply continuous improvement strategies.Archive course materials and complete project close-out activities.Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).At least 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.Strong knowledge of instructional design for classroom and technical or trades environments.Demonstrated experience designing multi-year technical training programs.Proven experience managing small to mid-sized projects.Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions with diverse stakeholders.Proficiency in MS Office, Articulate Storyline, LMS, video production, and web design tools.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.Experience working in the utility industry, trades or a similar environment.Familiarity with tools such as Questionmark, Author-It, MS Teams, and virtual learning platforms.Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools to support efficient work.Key Competencies
Excellent analysis skills.Strategic thinking and project management.Ability to managing multiple priorities and deadlines.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.Attention to detail and commitment to quality.Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.Working Conditions
Must be located in the Client territory.Monthly to quarterly travel is required to Client locations.Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones