CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

CTEC is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. In this role, you will support the analysis, design, development, delivery and deployment of relevant, high-quality learning assets and experiences. These assets and experiences will be delivered via classroom, virtual, and hybrid modalities.

Responsibilities

CTEC is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. In this role, you will support the analysis, design, development, delivery, and deployment of relevant, high-quality learning assets and experiences. These assets and experiences will be delivered via classroom, virtual, and hybrid modalities.

Responsibilities

Analysis and Design: Lead the analysis, design, and development of learning assets.

Complete analysis of existing courses/provided content to recognize gaps, create learning objectives, and make recommendations to create a framework for development.
Create analysis and design documents incorporating varying levels of interactivity and learner engagement, leveraging adult learning theory using the ADDIE model.
Create storyboards for online and virtual instructor-led learning assets.
Create instructional materials, including courses, learning assets, student guides, job aids, and training manuals.
Leverage AI tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT to improve design and development proficiency.
Design content to enhance learning outcomes, ensuring alignment with learner needs.
Review, edit and/or develop formative and summative assessments.
Create and deliver training that adheres to client quality standards, technical criteria, and complies with Section 508 accessibility standards.

Experiential Learning Focus: Incorporate experiential learning principles to create immersive and impactful training assets.

Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences including interactive stories, games, simulations, and other assets using client-approved tools.
Apply creative approaches and innovative thinking to enhance the effectiveness and engagement of learning experiences.

Collaborate and Communicate: Engage with instructional designers and subject matter experts as required to assess training needs, develop concepts, and recommend training strategies.

Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain project schedules, monitor progress against milestones, identify risks to timelines, and ensure instructional design deliverables meet established deadlines.
Set and manage team expectations across the instructional design lifecycle, proactively addressing risks, resolving conflicts, and professionally challenging client and team decisions when necessary to ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery.

Authoring Tools

Leverage authoring tools (such as Lectora, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline) to develop interactive and engaging learning experiences.

Design Visual and Audio Elements

Design visual, audio, and interactive learning storyboards to enhance engagement.
Familiarity with tools such as Vyond, Camtasia, or Adobe After Effects.