CONSTANT is currently seeking Instructional System Designers to support the development of training courses for the FEMA Qualification System (FQS). Candidates shall have experience and be responsible for course development, up to and including final production as online or in-person courses.

This Is What You'll Do

• Apply expertise in conducting learning needs analyses and design and develop practical learning solutions rapidly using the latest innovations in instructor-led and virtual instructor-led online, mobile, and social learning while also supporting key technology projects to organize and deliver training content in a highly integrated and cohesive manner.
• Develop course maps, instructional plans, and course materials in collaboration with other instructional systems designers and psychometricians.
• Lead the development of course materials, including presentations, instructor guides, participant guides, experiential learning activities, handouts, and student knowledge checks.
• Facilitate the course design process, expertly navigating through review phases and working with FEMA subject matter experts to meet desired learning objectives.
• Lead course development meetings with the client and leverage effective project management/communications skills to track action items, maintain forward momentum, and incorporate various perspectives and requirements into training materials.
• Ensure that courses are technically accurate and free of grammatical errors.
• Ensure the course meets 508 compliance and all other requirements by FEMA for course production.
• Collaborate and share best practices in the design and development of learning programs and apply sound instructional design principles, processes, and methodologies.
• Implement and integrate new and existing learning technologies and delivery methods, including ILT, vILT, online learning, webcasts, mobile, social, video, microlearning, and authoring tools.
• Identify the most appropriate methods to maximize learning and user engagement.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• At least five years of experience in instructional system design and a BA/BS degree.
• Project management skills, including effective time management, documented task tracking, and the ability to balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience facilitating dynamic discussions and presenting material to large groups.
• Proficiency using technology to design course materials and track course development.
• Ability to collaborate on products with clients and teammates.
• Strong attention to detail, technical writing, notetaking, and QA/QC.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to pass and maintain a federal government background check (or security clearance - Public Trust).
• Ability to travel occasionally, 20% or less

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with the FEMA Qualification System (FQS) or other training related to Federal disaster deployments
• Experience with FEMA training development standards.
• Familiarity with FEMA's organization, roles, and responsibilities.
• Experience with disaster field operations / deployments with FEMA or other relevant response agencies.

Location, Compensation & Benefits

Location:

This is a remote position; however, must reside in one of the following states:

AL, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA

Washington, DC Preferred

Competitive compensation is based on the capability of the candidate.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• National Healthcare Insurance (including a 100% employer-paid coverage option)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program "EAP" (company paid)
• 401(k) with Generous Employer Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident Plans
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Professional Development
• Work From Home Stipend
• Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid)
• Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Eligibility for bonuses based on company and individual performance

About Us

CONSTANT is an award-winning consultancy focused on executing our mission of making the world a safer place. We are an 8(a)-certified and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Business (EDWOSB) with a long history of helping clients across all levels of government and the private sector prepare for catastrophic disasters and emerging threats. Our core areas of expertise include emergency management, emerging threats, health security, and healthcare preparedness. Across those areas, we provide planning, training, exercise, outreach, and staffing services. We are deeply committed to delivering superior customer service, providing a platform for our team members to thrive and prosper, and embodying our signature entrepreneurial spirit and core values. Learn more about CONSTANT .

CONSTANT is certified as an 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; source of income; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; place of residence or business; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with CONSTANT and need special assistance or accommodation to apply for the position, please call (424) 226-0170. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. CONSTANT is a federal contractor supporting veteran candidates.

CONSTANT is also a Great Place to Work certified organization.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.