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Summary: The location of this work is at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The nature of this work is to work with various internal/external government stakeholders/partners to identify training needs, and design, and create instructor-led, computer-based, and virtual training using cutting-edge technology and innovative
solutions. Providing support services to the Directorate of Training and Doctrine/Learning Technology Division/Instructional Multimedia Solutions Branch.

Job Description:

• Typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.

• May oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific project/task.

• Create learning materials grounded in sound educational theory and best practices in technology using multimedia, software, and programming.

• Support the instructional design team by utilizing expertise to develop, revise, and maintain training products.

• Integrate media components in asynchronous and synchronous training products using approved government applications (i.e., Captivate, Articulate, Rise, Storyline etc.).

• Assist in strategy development to evolve the practice of design with a focus on human-centered design principles with an application of equity and justice frameworks within traditional ISD models.

• Provide instruction, consultation, coaching to Government and Military on Instructional Design Strategies and Application.

• Establish, generate, and maintain tracking of all relevant files, documents, and correspondence relative to requests for and delivery of training.

• Handle logistics of providing training materials, files, and equipment.

• Responsible for the testing, certification, and maintenance processes for numerous and varying courses.

• Process large volumes of data and perform data reduction and editing. Conduct Internet searches to support informational requests.

• Perform education related technology tasks to include 508 compliance, SCORM compliance (ADL test suite), operability/playability troubleshooting and repair, hosting system compatibility, etc.

• Demonstrates functional knowledge of Java, HTML, XML, as it applies to computer-based training design and development.

• Lead and foster a collaborative development process while working closely with government and contract instructional designers, training specialist/developers, media specialists, programmers, subject matter experts, project sponsors and key project stakeholders.

• Develop new, complete distributed learning training products (interactive multimedia instruction, video, audio, job aids, etc.) that include complete content that exactly meets the course objectives; learning activities at the appropriate interactivity level; assessment items that precisely measure the objective to include practical exercises, checks-on-learning, exams, etc.; media enhancements to include, narration, graphics, animations, etc.; and end-of-course surveys.

• Modify/update existing distributed learning products provided from various sources and authored with diverse development tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Articulate, Captivate, Adobe Presenter, etc.

• research and gather data; develop plans, communications, briefings, and policies; load and maintain courseware files; coordinate repair options and decisions with proponents; repair/modify courseware; re-develop courseware that cannot be repaired; complete course academic; and test and validate products on target learning management system.

• Perform a variety of writing tasks ensuring cohesiveness, clarity, flow, appropriate reading level, and compliance with Army and grammatical writing guidelines. Writing tasks include but are not limited to narration, scripts, storyboards, and documents previously identified.

• Provide detailed update briefings to the Instructional Design Creative Director, corporate Program Manager, and COR on any critical issues requiring prompt attention prior to the actual suspense for deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• General ISD experience 10+ years and a MA/MS degree or certification or Bachelor's Degree in related field 12+ years of experience.

• Level IV: Subject Matter Expert (SME) has qualifications and/or particular expertise that are
  exceptional and/or highly unique.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

*This position is Contingent upon award.

**DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.