Experienced Full Stack Instructional Systems Designer – Web & Cloud Application Development

At arenaflex, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the aerospace industry. As a Customer Instructional Systems Designer, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of training and development for our customers. Join our team of experts in Maryland Heights, MO or Seattle, WA, and be part of a dynamic environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and creativity.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a leading aerospace company that's dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions for the global market. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team of experts is passionate about creating products and services that make a real difference in people's lives.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Instructional Systems Designer to join our GTE Courseware Design and Instruction (CD&I) team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing training solutions for our customers. With a focus on web and cloud application development, you'll work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and other stakeholders to create engaging and effective training materials.

Key Responsibilities

* Identify, design, and conduct relevant analyses to identify training needs, assess competencies, learn analytics, ensure compliance requirements, evaluate technology and media options, and measure fidelity and quality.

• Research information for new products when source information and data is not complete or available.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively while in a team environment.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and other stakeholders to gather content and ensure technical accuracy in training materials.
• Work with stakeholders through the design review process, reconciling quality and technical review, contractual requirements, and ongoing customer expectations.
• Lead and conduct customer and stakeholder conversations, meetings, product review, and expectations.
• Conduct and report on various business impacts that can occur while developing or maintaining training and courseware.
• Supports developing and accessing new instructional strategies, methods, technologies, and tools related to instructional design, development, and delivery.
• Create style guides, used by subject matter experts, and media guides, used by graphic artists, developers, and programmers for developing courseware and media (2d art, animations, interactivity, etc.) used to develop training.

Essential Qualifications

* 5+ years' analysis experience in logistics and training needed to develop ground-up training and maintain current courseware based on statement of work to include but not limited to: task analysis, training needs analysis, media analysis, fidelity analysis, mission analysis, situational analysis, learning analytics, evaluation/assessment analysis.

• Ability to research information for analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation where source information and data is not complete or available.
• Strong ability to work autonomously while conducting analysis, research, design, development, implementation, or evaluation.
• Strong ability to incorporate and collect learning analytics data into training and technology using methods other than tests and surveys to prove training is both effective and engaging.
• Strong leadership skills needed to help drive customer and stakeholder conversations, meetings, and expectations.
• Strong project management skills to keep track of large-scale training development with multiple teams, customers, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to track and trace multiple digital threads from statement of work to contract requirements, to product creation, to training devices used within the learning eco system, and to training content: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

* 9+ years' analysis experience in logistics and training needed to develop ground-up training and maintain current courseware based on statement of work to include but not limited to: task analysis, training needs analysis, media analysis, fidelity analysis, mission analysis, situational analysis, learning analytics, evaluation/assessment analysis.

• Experience working on defense programs with military customers.
• High level of skill in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience designing in platforms like Storyline, Articulate, and Captivate.
• Experience working with LMS like Moodle and Cornerstone On Demand.
• Experience working with legal contracts, copyright laws, export and import controls.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, and/or Six Sigma.
• Experience working with engineering documents.
• Experience creating contract data requirements lists (CDRLs) for government programs.

Typical Education/Experience

* Career (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience, 9 years' related work experience, etc.).

• Expert (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).
• Consultant (Level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).

Work Environment and Culture

* arenaflex is a dynamic and fast-paced environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and creativity.

• Our team is passionate about creating products and services that make a real difference in people's lives.
• We're committed to delivering exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with our customers.
• Our work environment is inclusive and diverse, with a focus on promoting equality and respect for all employees.

Compensation and Benefits

* Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

• Eligible employees can enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Security Clearance

* This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

• An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Relocation

* Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

• Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced Instructional Systems Designer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Visit our website to learn more about arenaflex and our commitment to excellence. Apply for this job