Technical Instructional Designer (Assessment Programs)

Technical InstructionalDesigner (Assessment Programs) Pune or Hyderabad Hybrid

Location: India Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior

Summary
The Instructional Designer(Assessment Programs) supports and leads the design development and ongoingmaintenance of technical certifications assessments and learning materialsacross the Cornerstone Certification Program. This role contributes to the fulllifecycle of credential development from Job Task Analysis (JTA) blueprintdesign and item development through standard setting LMS asset managementand recurring program operations while also executing hands-on development andmaintenance tasks with a high degree of quality and accuracy.
This is a cross-functionalrole that draws on expertise in instructional design methodology assessmentdevelopment credentialing best practices project execution and stakeholdermanagement. The Instructional Designer (Assessment Programs) applies structuredprogram management practices and data-driven decision making to delivercredentials that carry genuine professional value across the Cornerstoneecosystem.

In This Role You Will

Certification Design andDevelopment
Participate in and support the design development and refresh of certifications and assessments including Job Task Analysis (JTA) Minimally Qualified Candidate (MQC) profiling examination blueprint design item development standard setting and cut score determination in alignment with industry credentialing standards
Review examination items and credential content for clarity accuracy cognitive level alignment to blueprint specifications and freedom from bias prior to deployment
Provide content direction and blueprint alignment guidance for the development of candidate-facing support materials
Content Maintenance andAccuracy
Execute ongoing certification maintenance activities including content updates tied to product releases item bank revisions metadata and link corrections and updates to Salesforce Knowledge articles to keep credentials current and accurate
Maintain content accuracy and integrity across all assigned certification assets and documentation
Project and Program Management
Manage assigned certification development tasks and deliverables within established timelines communicating progress and escalating blockers as needed
For senior-level assignments own certification projects from inception to completion managing timelines deliverables and stakeholder expectations across all phases of development
Program Documentation and SOPs
Maintain accurate program documentation related to assigned development activities including task inventories item records blueprints MQC profiles cut score records update logs and SOPs
Develop and contribute to the validity evidence file and identify opportunities to improve documentation practices for scalability and consistency
Collaboration andCross-Functional Partnership
Partner with team members and stakeholders to ensure development activities are aligned with broader program strategy stakeholder expectations and delivery timelines
Operate with autonomy and accountability by proactively surfacing issues communicating status updates and managing multiple workstreams with minimal oversight across time zones

You Have Got What it Takes Ifyou Have

35 years of experience in instructional design with a focus on assessment or credentialing programs including demonstrated experience in exam item writing and development
Familiarity with credentialing best practices assessment lifecycle management and psychometric principles (e.g. blueprint alignment item banking standard setting)
3 years of experience working within an LMS creating maintaining and troubleshooting learning objects assignments and related program assets
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks priorities and deadlines independently
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills the ability to write with precision professionalism and clarity is essential as a significant portion of collaboration occurs asynchronously across time zones
Strong process orientation following established SOPs identifying gaps building new documentation and driving continuous improvement
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity surface issues proactively and recommend practical solutions
Comfort operating in a global environment including awareness of privacy data security and responsible data handling obligations
Aptitude to quickly learn new system functionality without requiring step-by-step instruction
Bachelors degree
Background in HR technology learning technology enterprise SaaS workforce transformation or talent management

Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Cornerstone LMS including learning object management assignments and reporting
Experience with Job Task Analysis (JTA) facilitation and cut score methodologies (e.g. modified Angoff)
Experience leveraging AI tools to identify operational inefficiencies and drive scalable process improvements
Masters degree in Instructional Design Corporate Training or a related field

Our Culture:

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Who We Are:

At Cornerstone we believe in AI that works in the service of people amplifying their judgment to drive high-performing future-ready organizations forward. Cornerstone Workforce AI the intelligence platform for workforce readiness brings together workforce and labor market data into a proprietary Cornerstone People Graph translating signals into intelligence targeting learning where it matters developing critical skills and surfacing hidden talent. Delivered as an open enterprise platform across whatever application your people work in every day Cornerstone Workforce AI is built for scale security and trust with certified AI guardrails. As an industry leader Cornerstone is helping approximately 7000 organizations 140M users across 186 countries build continuous workforce readiness.

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Required Experience:

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