Instructional Designer

Position Summary

Hatalom Corporation is currently seeking Instructional Designers in support of the Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR). The Instructional Designer provides professional and technical expertise in the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs and course materials. This role also provides administrative and instructional systems design (ISD) support to ensure compliance with Navy training standards and requirements. This position is contingent on contract award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All ISD personnel are responsible for adhering to policies and procedures outlined in CENSECFORINST 1540.1, CENSECFORINST 1540.4, and NAVEDTRA 142.

Curriculum Development & Instructional Design:

Develop Training Project Plans (TPPs) to guide curriculum development efforts

Conduct Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA) to develop Course Training Task Lists (CTTLs)

Develop Training Course Control Documents (TCCDs), including:

Curriculum Outline of Instruction (COI)

Terminal and Enabling Objectives

Course Master Schedule (CMS) and resource requirements

Develop Lesson Plans, Student Guides, and instructional materials

Create AI-assisted testing materials (KTAG, PTAG, Master Test Bank)

Design instructional strategies, sequencing, and learning relationships

Develop measurable learning objectives aligned with NAVEDTRA standards

Training Analysis & Evaluation:

Support Front-End Analysis, Business Case Analysis, and Training Requirements Reviews

Develop traceability matrices linking JDTA outputs to learning objectives

Identify training gaps and redundancies

Participate in pilot courses, evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts

Instructional Media & Learning Solutions:

Develop multimedia training products (eLearning, CBT, job aids, presentations)

Create storyboards and instructional media design packages

Support development of interactive and digital learning solutions

AI-Assisted Instructional Design:

Utilize AI tools for:

Content drafting (TPPs, TCCDs, COIs)

Data analysis and curriculum validation

Editing for clarity, compliance, and consistency

Collaboration & Support:

Provide SharePoint user support, training, and content management guidance

Assist with workflow automation using Power Automate

Support integration with Microsoft Office tools and enterprise systems

Ensure compliance with data security, access control, and records management policies

Additional Responsibilities:

Support audits and compliance reviews

Provide technical and administrative support as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required

Education & Experience:

Associate’s Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology, or related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience, OR

High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant training or curriculum development experience

Experience with AI-assisted tools for instructional design and content development

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Experience across all phases of the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process (ADDIE or similar methodologies)

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SharePoint development and administration

Proficiency with Power Automate

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and video editing tools (Premiere, After Effects)

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Prolonged periods working on a computer

Ability to work extended hours as needed

Travel may be required

This document is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all job-related activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Due to the nature of the industry, job tasks may be changed as necessary to meet the needs of the customer. 

Hatalom Corporation is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.