Instructional Designer – Workstation

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Instructional Designer – Workstation in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

JOB SUMMARY

The selected candidate will work with an experienced training team to develop and deliver certifiable training for adult learners. She/he will:

• Collaborate with other ISDs/Training Developers to design and develop classroom and computer-based training/web-based training (CBT/WBT) learning solutions to prepare students to carry out their mission working with a software system.

• Conduct competency-based platform training that incorporates multiple instructional technologies and maintain operational workstations in the classroom.

• Consult with subject-matter experts to determine instructional requirements, analyze software systems, adapt engineering references, and implement training solutions.

• Collaborate with technical writers and web managers to prepare and deliver a variety of training products.

• Develop and manage Lesson Plans.

• Develop and maintain Written Course of Instruction (WCI) products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, design, and deliver learning strategies based on a blended-learning strategy.

• Instruct adult learners and manage up to 50 classroom workstations.

• Evaluate instructional programs, course content, and instructional methodologies.

• Analyze learning objectives against program requirements and coordinate data gathering and processing for various levels of evaluation and assessment.

• Develop job aids for users, subject matter experts, and instructors who may be new to the targeted technology.

• Maintain CBT modules and human-machine interfaces.

• Develop and maintain WCI content and Lesson Plans.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum Design, Human Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.

• At least 5+ years of experience in platform delivery design and development.

• Must have experience developing training products for technology-based systems or have a solid propensity for technical subjects.

• Must have in-depth experience managing training projects and teaching hands-on technology courses.

• Must have experience with or in-depth familiarity with CBT/WBT and web development and management.

• Must have experience working with technical staff.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must have a high level of proficiency with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Must have strong writing and editing skills.

• Must have the ability to multi-task, self-assign work, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph UP FRONT (no exceptions here)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum Design, Human Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience developing job aids for users and/or instructors on technologies that are new to them is strongly preferred.

• Experience developing technical publications such as requirements specifications, user manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, and other documents for end users.

• Experience using graphics applications and scripting languages including Photoshop, HTML, and JavaScript.

• System administration experience.

• Familiarity with Army Training development processes.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

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Original Posting:

February 17, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.