Instructional Designer

Job Title: Training Specialist 3/Instructional Designer

Location: Hybrid at Irwindale, CA 91702

Contract Duration: approximately 18 months

Pay Rate: $37-$39/hr on W2

Education Requirement

C. Bachelor's Degree

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload

• Perform
  needs assessments
  and
  job/task analyses
  , including conducting focus groups and working with subject matter experts, to
  analyze training needs and business requirements
  .
• Research, design, and develop training scope, timeline, and deliverables
  (e.g.,
  PPTs, job aids, user guides, quick reference guides, e-learning, and virtual and instructor-led training courses
  ) and consult with clients to determine appropriate training solution
• Interpret and translate complex technical project information
  (e.g., functional specifications, test scripts, vendor documentation)
  into training material for technical and non-technical audiences
• Manage client expectations, make recommendations, and communicate project status
  updates
• Conduct
  SME focus groups/meetings
  to gather information for development
• Present/facilitate
  train-the-trainer sessions
• Manage multiple projects, including scope, milestones, schedules, deliverables, and resources, in support of training goals and objectives
• Problem solve, troubleshoot, and mitigate issues related to training roadblocks
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Required Skills/Attributes

• Bachelor's degree
  in education, instructional design, business, or appropriate technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of five years' experience
  designing and developing systems and/or technical course materials
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities to identify and frame issues, synthesize information, and
  translate information into training requirements and content
  . Attention to detail, including the ability to analyze information from various sources.
• Demonstrated skills/experience in
  applying instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies
  (e.g
  ., ADDIE, SAM
  ) to develop training materials
• Proficiency in using
  Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SnagIt,
  a
  nd at least one
  eLearning software such as Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including being adept at facilitating training (e.g., train the trainer)
• Demonstrated ability to interface and collaborate with internal/external clients, management, vendors, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and team members to
  develop training solutions
• Demonstrated
  experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  , including scope, milestones, schedules, deliverables, and resources.
• Flexible and adaptable to change, comfortable with ambiguity, and a demonstrated ability to work independently
• Proactive, organized and a team player

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Experience
  working for a utility company
• Experience in using
  Visio and SharePoint for development
• Experience in
  developing training as part of an Agile software development project
• Experience in
  developing training for an SAP or Salesforce software implementation