Instructional Designer (REMOTE)

Koniag Services Inc. a Koniag Government Services company is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to support KSI and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and Instructional Designer will design build maintain and improve high-quality accessible online learning experiences for Head Start and Early Childhood Education professionals. This role is responsible for developing self-paced role-based courses using Articulate Rise 360 Articulate 360 Moodle Workplace and other approved learning tools. The position also supports the iPD course catalog from a content perspective including taxonomy metadata naming conventions content standards and lifecycle decisions such as course refresh retirement and ideal candidate is an experienced instructional design professional with strong hands-on experience creating accessible digital learning in Articulate Rise 360. This position serves as a bridge between OHS National Training and Technical Assistance Centers subject matter experts the LMS Administrator and other stakeholders to translate priority content into effective learning experiences aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards ACF requirements Section 508 accessibility standards and adult learning best position is based on a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday with schedule flexibility required to support release deadlines stakeholder reviews course updates and other program responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Course Design and Development:Design build update and maintain iPD courses using Articulate Rise 360 Articulate 360 Moodle Workplace and related course development SME-provided content including storyboards scripts videos presentations policy materials and reference documents into engaging online learning self-paced role-based accessible mobile-friendly courses for diverse adult interactive learning elements including knowledge checks assessments scenario-based activities embedded media H5P activities and SCORM-based course adult learning theory learner-centered design and competency-based learning principles to course courses for clarity flow engagement accuracy accessibility and alignment to learning Catalog and Content Management:Support the iPD course catalog currently consisting of approximately 114 live course catalog organization course grouping strategy taxonomy metadata tagging naming conventions templates and version course content remains current accurate and aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards OHS priorities ACF requirements and learner course refresh modification retirement archival and replacement decisions based on content age learner data stakeholder input and program learner feedback completion trends certification rates modality needs language needs and other data points to improve course offerings over reusable course templates source files content standards and documentation to support consistent course Quality Assurance and LMS Implementation:Ensure courses are accessible Section 508-compliant and optimized for deployment in Moodle accessibility best practices in Articulate Rise 360 and LMS-based courses including structure headings alt text color contrast navigation learner instructions and screen-reader-friendly quality assurance testing across devices browsers user roles and learning publish test and troubleshoot Articulate Rise 360 and SCORM-based courses for LMS with the LMS Administrator to implement catalog strategy course setup metadata learner pathways completion tracking and course and resolve course-related issues affecting navigation accessibility content display learner progress or completion courses using scalable reusable structures that support a large and growing learner and Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with OHS the Division of Comprehensive Services Training and Technical Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Centers and other subject matter with SMEs to define learning objectives validate content accuracy identify target audiences and determine the best instructional the creation of role-based learning pathways for Head Start Early Head Start childcare and early childhood education content reviews feedback loops testing cycles and SME validation before closely with LMS Administrators Product Managers UX Designers Help Desk staff OHS CSTTA LMS team members and other project in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning backlog refinement stand-ups reviews and documentation such as a Content Management Handbook course development workflows quality standards accessibility procedures Articulate Rise 360 templates naming conventions and content lifecycle current with eLearning technologies instructional design trends accessibility practices LMS capabilities and Articulate 360 and Experience:Required:Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Education Educational Technology Adult Learning Early Childhood Education Communications Information Technology or a related of ten (10) years of relevant professional -on experience developing courses in Articulate Rise using Articulate 360 tools to create interactive accessible self-paced online building or maintaining courses in Moodle Moodle Workplace or a comparable learning management designing or adapting self-paced courses for adult with instructional design models adult learning theory role-based training and competency-based learning translating SME content into clear engaging accessible learning with SCORM H5P video tools multimedia learning assets and interactive content conducting course quality assurance reviews accessibility checks and cross-browser or cross-device collaborating with subject matter experts technical teams product teams and customer Requirement:Ability to obtain a Public Trust Required Skills and Competencies:Strong knowledge of Articulate Rise 360 and Articulate 360 course knowledge of Moodle or Moodle Workplace course-building to design accessible self-paced role-based digital learning for diverse adult to convert complex source material into clear structured learner-friendly knowledge of SCORM packages completion tracking quizzes assessments learner progress tracking and LMS course HTML and CSS skills for content formatting and accessibility of metadata course tagging taxonomy catalog management naming conventions and content understanding of Section 508 compliance requirements and digital accessibility best using automated and manual accessibility testing to use learner data and analytics to improve course content modality language access and learner written and oral communication organizational skills and attention to to manage multiple course development efforts stakeholder reviews deadlines and content lifecycle to work effectively in an Agile project to analyze learning needs content workflows LMS capabilities and stakeholder requirements to recommend practical Skills and Competencies:Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance supporting Head Start Early Head Start childcare early childhood education or early childhood workforce development working with federal agencies federally funded training programs or government contract developing role-based learning pathways for educators program staff coaches administrators or technical assistance supporting LMS modernization course migration course conversion or large-scale digital learning platform designing learning experiences for multilingual geographically dispersed or diverse adult learner of OHS ACF Training and Technical Assistance systems or professional development requirements for early childhood education with learning analytics dashboards reporting tools or data-informed course improvement certifications in instructional design Articulate 360 accessibility Moodle adult learning or eLearning development are a Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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