(Agile1)Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Ampcus Incorporated

Livermore, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adult Learning, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Audiovisual, Business Processes, Business Services, Communication Skills, Consulting, Content Delivery/Distribution, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Instructional Design, Laptop PC, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Storage Area Network (SAN), Technical Training, Technical Writing, Time Management, Train-the-Trainer, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eLearning
LOCATION
Livermore, CA
POSTED
26 days ago

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Development
Job Location: Livermore, CA

Job Description: 

SUBMIT LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY LOCAL TO BAY AREA. WILL NEED TO GO ONSITE TO SF, LIVERMORE, SAN RAMON, OAKLAND OR DALY CITY AS PROJECT NEEDS. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND MAY NEED TO GO ONSITE 2-3 TIMES A WEEK TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS. COMPANY LAPTOP, DOCKING STATION AND CHARGER WILL BE PROVIDED. ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO BE PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER WHICH INCLUDED ERGO. PPE WILL BE PROVIDED BY CLIENT. MANAGER WILL APPROVE, MILEAGE, PER DIEM MEALS AND LODGING IF REQUIRED TO BE EXPENSED.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

  • Experience with Technical Training (Instructor Led, not E-learning)
  • Proficiency with MS Office tools (PPT)
  • Experience with creating job aids and technical writing skills

TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR:

  • Excellent communication, writing and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement
  • Self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop instructor-led and on-the-job training for apprenticeships in the utilities industry.
  • Leverage and apply established instructional design methodologies to assess stakeholder needs, analyze complex content, and evaluate delivered training.
  • Develop learning materials for technical content, including hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, scenarios, videos, assessments, simulations, and other instructional media.
  • Perform a detailed task analysis for each job function, business process, or system for which training will be developed.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to conceptualize training design and content.
  • Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of the learning environment.
  • Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
  • Write clear and effective instructional text, audio, or video scripts appropriate for the target audience.
  • Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, and train the trainer.
  • Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
  • Receive and incorporate feedback.
  • Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables.
  • Proactively communicate issues and risks.

Required Skills

  • 3 years’ experience developing instructor-led training and on-the-job tasks for technical skills.
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design and methodologies.
  • Proven experience performing task analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver against multiple competing deadlines, as needed.

Desired Skills

  • Experience developing multi-year technical training programs for adult learners.
  • Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It, and/or Storyline.
  • Client Academy experience a plus.

Location

  • Must be located in the Client territory.
  • Monthly to quarterly travel is required to Client locations.
  • Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones.

Key Competencies

  • Excellent analysis skills.
  • Strategic thinking and time management.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
 

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

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Ampcus Incorporated

Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.

Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.

We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted"​ that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.

Industry: Information Technology and Services

Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.ampcus.com