Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking an Instructional Designer–Foreign Language to support our clients’ team and the US State Department in Arlington, VA. 

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.  Our clients’ employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested?

• Direct hire full-time position
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title: Instructional Designer – Foreign Language

Position Location: This position is currently remote, with occasional meetings in Arlington, VA. Therefore, candidates must reside in the DC metropolitan area to be considered.

Daily Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify performance gaps and design appropriate learning solutions in a variety of formats for FSI’s language products.
• Designs a variety of learning solutions, including but not limited to e-learning, mobile apps, microlearning, blended learning, and instructional games.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to clarify performance gaps, write clear objectives, formulate instructional approach, design learning solutions, and produce evaluation instruments.
• Works with development staff to produce solutions.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of subjects important to Foreign Service Officers and applies knowledge to produce appropriate, effective, and meaningful learning solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Years of Experience (min):       

• 3 years of instructional design experience.

Required Degree:           

• BS/BA in instructional design, educational technology, or related field

Required Experience:                                  

• Minimum 3 years of instructional design experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing learning solutions for foreign languages.
• Demonstrated experience applying educational strategies and instructional techniques
• Adult second-language acquisition
• Transfer knowledge of instructional techniques involving use of educational technologies to instructional staff
• Demonstrated experience with at least two types of digital learning solutions (including, but not limited to: e-learning courses, mobile learning, simulations, microlearning, ePublishing, blended learning/flipped classroom, and games.)
• Demonstrated ability to develop training objectives, design learning solutions, and produce evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively write, review, and edit content.
• Demonstrated ability to apply learning theories and models to different learning contexts.
• Demonstrated experience working with project teams (e.g.: Graphic Artists, Developers, and Editors) to produce professional e-learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsive web design, interface usability guidelines, Section 508 accessibility, SCORM, learning management systems, and integration of media into web-based training applications.
• Positive and proactive customer service skills.

Additional Desired Experience:

• Familiarity with US government web/mobile development policies and standards.
• Experience teaching a foreign language and designing learning solutions tailored for learners of foreign languages.
• Experience with video/animation.
• Instructional Design for eLearning is a well-established field. The industry standard for a position within this field requires a B.A./B.S. in Instructional Design or related area. As an instructional designer for the FSI/EX/ISD, a minimum of 3 years ID experience are critical to demonstrate proven ability to identify performance gaps and design appropriate solutions to fill those gaps for foreign language instruction.
• The Instructional Designer – Foreign Language will be working on priority courses and dealing with high level bureau and school/center clients, as well as designing a variety of complex, media-rich, and highly interactive courses and products beyond standard eLearning courses—these are considered tasks above entry-level for the field.

Required Clearance:

• Low risk public trust with ability to obtain secret

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115k - $125k

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.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.