Instructional Technologist – eLearning Developer - job 1 of 2

Overview

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront-designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here. Be part of history in the making – apply today.

Electric Boat's Navy Facility Engineering and Training Technologies team is seeking an Instructional Technologist - eLearning Developer to provide instructional design expertise and production oversight of enterprise-level training products focused on computer-based operational/technical training, Interactive Media Instruction (IMI), and other specialized educational programs for U.S. Navy submarine fleet. The individual will primarily be responsible for the exploration of learning technologies applied towards a variety of training solutions for instructional programs funded by NAVSEA stakeholders to support U.S. Navy personnel in accordance with U.S. Navy Educational Training Command (NETC) standards and Submarine On Board Training (SOBT) guidelines for major ship systems, e.g., Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), Common Missile Compartment (CMC), and Steam Electrical Plant (SEP).

The successful candidate has experience utilizing a variety of learning technology applications, including developing modern UX web experiences using web-authoring coding language and implemented through industry-recognized Learning Management Systems (LMS). The individual will work closely with various NAVSEA partners along with Electric Boat ship specification engineers, designers, and technical specialists to support the analysis, design, and development of eLearning courses and curriculum paths for a variety of digital learning products utilized on board U.S. Navy Submarines and shore-based facilities.

This position is sponsored by Navy Facility Engineering and Training Technologies and reports directly to the Program Supervisor for D701. 

 Responsibilities:

• Apply digital instructional design methodologies to determine the most effective computer-based online training strategies to best achieve the performance objectives.
• Create digital learning content such as interactive eLearning courses, short learning videos, infographics and iPDFs.
• Develop testing strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and track outcomes and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage assigned training project expectations and interact with internal and external customers at all levels within the organization.
• Partner with graphics, media specialists, and other courseware developers to design, develop and/or update instructional program requirements.
• Publish LMS-ready courses and ensure correct functionality post implementation.
• Conduct reviews of preliminary and final courses to ensure quality of deliverables.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4 or more years of relevant experience, including 2 consecutive years within the past 5 years creating performance-based interactive courseware in an industrial-based or educational environment utilizing one or more industry-recognized course authoring tools and/or web-coding languages, e.g., HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.
• Experience developing multiple web-based training projects simultaneously.
• Experience with existing LMS protocols (SCORM, xAPI, etc.) utilized to implement web-based courseware and track learner performance.
• Candidates will be required to present and discuss the contents of a portfolio showcasing experience in the field of Instructional Technology if selected for an interview.
• Ability to possess a DoD Secret clearance.
• This is a 100% onsite role. Remote work is considered case-by-case and is not guaranteed.

Preferred:

• Professional/Educational accreditations recognized within the field of instructional technology or equivalent discipline(s).
• 2+ consecutive years’ recent experience¹ developing modern UI/UX web experiences utilizing web-coding languages, e.g., HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.
• Experience working with existing U.S. Navy training programs, e.g., Submarine On-Board Training (SOBT), AIM/CPM-LOM, Naval Training Qualification Standards (NTQS), simulation trainers.
• U.S. Navy operational experience in a technical field, e.g., engineering, mechanical, electrical, propulsion.