Instructional Systems Designer, Senior (Navy/DoD)

THOR Solutions
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
1 Columbus Street (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2025
THOR Solutions, LLC is actively seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to provide technical expertise and training support for the U.S. Navy in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA. The ISD will be part of a Training Team responsible for the development of training curricula in support of customer and program objectives. This includes the development of training products using a systematic approach, adult learning theories, learning technologies, and industry best practices for instructional design. Typical Responsibilities: Data analysis, Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA), and Front End Analysis (FEA) for courseware development. Development of training material and assessments that meet specified Learning Objectives (LO) and goals. Needs analysis to determine the appropriate content. Selection of appropriate learning media to meet learning needs. Development of various training products, including Course Description Documents (CDD), Course Master Schedules (CMS), LOs, Trainee Guides (TG), PowerPoints (PPT), Lesson Plans (LP), and Job Sheets (JS). Ability to develop content using various authoring tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Development of Checks on Learning, Test Plans, and valid test questions to support LOs. Authoring Instructional Material (AIM) II, AIM Content Planning Module (CPM), and AIM Learning Object Module (LOM) loads. Quality Assurance (QA) for all training products. Maintenance of accurate training product records and files. Location: Full time onsite at THOR office in Virginia Beach, VA. Travel:Up to 15% travel is anticipated. Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision. Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or other relevant discipline. Eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant professional experience developing training curricula and products in a US Navy/DoD environment. Strongly self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently with minimal daily oversight to accomplish complex goals. Experience creating training development products in the NAVEDTRA 130 series format. Experience with Navy instructional analysis. Ability to read, interpret, organize, and synthesize source material and Government Furnished Information (GFI) into well-written, concise learning products. Ability to understand and apply Integrated Learning Environment (ILE) principles and guidelines for the design and development of training products. Ability to develop learning strategies, assessment strategies, and author training products to close identified training gaps. Excellent computer skills, including expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office software and other common productivity and collaboration software. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with the Authoring Instructional Material (AIM) II, AIM Content Planning Module (CPM), and AIM Learning Object Module (LOM) software applications. Experience with various authoring tools/LMSs. Experience with the development of mechanical and/or electrical theory/engineering courses. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint. Strong QA skills. Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Benefits Legal Resources ID Theft Benefits Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.