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ProSidian Consulting · 1 month ago

Lead Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) / Project Manager | Technical Training and Development Division (TTDV) Instructional Design Staff Augmentation [WMATA0009008]

1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

ProSidian Consulting is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm focused on providing tailored solutions to clients. They are seeking a Lead Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) / Project Manager to oversee instructional systems design and manage project timelines for the Technical Training and Development Division, ensuring curriculum alignment and quality assurance for training programs.

Management ConsultingProject ManagementRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee instructional systems design for all WMATA TTDV training programs; manage project timelines, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure curriculum alignment with adult learning principles, evaluate training effectiveness, and lead quality assurance for deliverables

Oversee Instructional Design Activities: Lead the end-to-end instructional design process, ensuring that all training materials are grounded in adult learning theory and aligned with Metro’s requirements and technical competencies

Ensure Alignment with Learning Objectives: Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to define clear, measurable learning objectives and ensure all instructional content supports desired performance outcomes

Manage Project Timelines and Milestones: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress against key milestones, and address risks or delays to ensure timely delivery of training products

Engage in Proactive Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide project updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with strategic training goals and operational needs

Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews: Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to review instructional materials for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and instructional effectiveness before deployment

Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Serve as the primary liaison between instructional designers, SMEs and multimedia developers to ensure cohesive collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle

Monitor and Report on Project Performance: Provide regular updates to leadership on project status, resource utilization, and outcomes, using data to inform decisions and continuous improvement efforts

Support Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Guide the development and implementation of training evaluation strategies, analyze feedback and performance data, and lead efforts to refine and enhance instructional programs

Project Management: Serve as the project manager and primary point of contact with Metro’s COTR/Project Manager for the contract

Analyze training needs and performance gaps: The ProSidian Learning Innovation Design Consulting Team will be responsible for conducting comprehensive training needs assessments to identify performance gaps and learning requirements across various technical roles within the agency

Design and develop NextGen learning materials: The ProSidian Learning Innovation Design Consulting Team will Create instructional content for multiple delivery formats—including instructor-led training (ILT), computer-based training (CBT), and blended learning

Evaluate training effectiveness: To ensure the effectiveness of training programs, The ProSidian Learning Innovation Design Consulting Team will develop and apply robust evaluation strategies based on established models such as Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels

Provide subject matter expertise in instructional design methodologies: The ProSidian Learning Innovation Design Consulting Team will serve as a SME in instructional systems design, offering guidance on the application of adult learning theory, instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), and emerging trends in learning and development

Provide process engineering services: The ProSidian Learning Innovation Design Consulting Team will analyze, redesign, and digitize existing paper-based workflows

Qualification

Instructional Systems DesignADDIE MethodologyProject ManagementAdult Learning TheoryAdobe CaptivateWeb Content Accessibility GuidelinesStakeholder CommunicationTechnical Training ProgramsPerformance AnalysisELearning DevelopmentTeam Leadership