Sr Specialist, Instructional Design

About the role

The purpose of this role is to design, develop, implement, and evaluate complex learning solutions that improve employee performance and support organizational objectives. As a senior individual contributor, this position leads instructional design for high-impact instructor-led, virtual, blended, and digital learning initiatives.

The role partners with business leaders, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders to identify performance needs and recommend effective learning and non-learning solutions. Success requires strong instructional design expertise, advanced eLearning development skills, business acumen, and the ability to create scalable programs that drive measurable results.

• Lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex learning solutions, curricula, and performance support tools.
• Conduct performance consulting engagements to identify business needs, analyze performance gaps, and recommend appropriate learning or performance solutions.
• Design and develop instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, blended learning programs, eLearning, microlearning, job aids, and performance support resources.
• Create engaging digital learning experiences utilizing advanced authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, and related learning technologies.
• Manage instructional design projects from initiation through evaluation, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeline, and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner with subject matter experts, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment to business objectives.
• Develop learning strategies, curricula, and development pathways that support employee capability, operational excellence, and organizational growth.
• Analyze learner feedback, business metrics, and learning effectiveness data to evaluate impact and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a senior resource and mentor to instructional designers and learning professionals by providing guidance, coaching, best practices, and quality review support.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of instructional design standards, templates, development processes, and quality assurance practices.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners on learning development projects as needed.
• Stay current on adult learning theory, instructional design practices, learning technologies, and industry.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Master's Degree, certification, or equivalent advanced education preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in instructional design, learning experience design, learning program development, or related field
• Experience designing and developing both instructor-led and digital learning solutions
• Experience leading complex instructional design projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience conducting needs assessments, performance analysis, and learning evaluations Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional systems design methodologies, and performance consulting practices
• Expertise in instructional design frameworks including ADDIE, SAM, and related design models
• Advanced proficiency with eLearning authoring and multimedia development tools, including Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), Camtasia, and similar technologies
• Strong curriculum architecture and program design capabilities
• Knowledge of learning measurement, evaluation methodologies, and learning analytics
• Experience developing learning for diverse delivery modalities including classroom, virtual, blended, and self-paced digital learning
• Familiarity with learning management systems and digital learning ecosystems (Workday Learning preferred)
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and quality assurance practices for learning solutions

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Fuel Discount
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
• Weekly Pay
• Travel required less than 5%
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines