Instructional Designer

Location: McLean, VA, USA

Requisition Number: RR-0005198

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Position Summary

The Instructional Designer will help develop training materials for the MyPortal K12 platform. This role is critical for designing innovative, user-friendly training manuals and quick reference cards, re-scripting and redesigning numerous webinar recordings into video snippets and ability to translate technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) into user-friendly instructional steps for learners. Operating within an agile project management framework, this individual will create training materials with live system feature releases.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with exceptional writing skills who can translate complex systems information into accessible learning for diverse audiences and is familiar working in a formal agile project management environment.

Scope of Work

Responsible for the design and delivery of high-impact QRCs, modular video snippets and training manual(s).
Meet a "Critical Path" deadline of June 30 for essential workflows, followed by a full library completion by August 30.
Actively participate in sprint-based cycles ensuring documentation is synchronized with technical feature deployments.
Managed via a high-velocity output schedule requiring rapid iteration based on SME feedback

Key Responsibilities

Content Conversion, Creation & Manual Design

SOP Transformation: Review and interpret extensive technical SOPs to convert them into clear, engaging training and structured onboarding materials.
Innovative Manual Creation: Design and develop comprehensive MyPortal K12 training manual(s) using modern instructional frameworks (ADDIE/SAM) to ensure logical content structure that utilizes visual storytelling, interactive elements, and learner-centric navigation.
Job Aid Development: Create high-impact supplemental materials, including workbooks, quick reference guides (QRCs), and infographics.

Multimedia & Video Design & Refresh

Video Production: Use tools like Camtasia, Vyond, and Articulate Storyline to refresh existing webinar recordings and create new "video snippets" for the MPK12 platform.

Collaboration & Project Management

SME Partnership: Partner directly with subject matter experts to extract knowledge and ensure technical accuracy.
Stakeholder Review: Present design prototypes to project leadership for feedback and participate in iterative revision cycles.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in instructional design, with a strong portfolio of eLearning, training materials and quick reference cards.
Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge in enterprise authoring tool (Vyond preferred, with the ability to quickly ramp on others if needed.
Technical Writing: Exceptional ability to simplify highly technical content for learners without prior industry experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.

Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and pivot in response to changing business requirements.

Knowledge of SCORM/xAPI standards and experience publishing to a Learning Management System (LMS).
Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for designing training materials in print and digital format that may be accessible to individuals with disabilities preferred.

Remote: 1

City: McLean

State: Virginia

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Randstad Digital Advisory is a trusted digital enablement and consulting partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing tailored strategies, solutions, and partnerships to realize the most value from business objectives. We deliver for our clients to enable their businesses to thrive in today’s changing environment. It takes people, though, to support our clients and we pride ourselves on a workplace that thrives on collaboration and support. Our people are not only experts in their field but also kind, smart, fun and passionate about what they do. Teamwork isn't just encouraged - it's the way we operate. Join our team!

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