Job Description

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking experienced  Instructional Designers to join our team primarily supporting a United States Department of Defense customer at Pope Army Airfield, NC. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing, developing, and organizing training content that meets the technical and operational needs of the customer. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Adult Education Specialists, and Instructors, the Instructional Designer will ensure that all training materials are pedagogically sound, engaging, and aligned with mission-critical objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training content including lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that all course content is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date with the latest technological and operational developments.
• Work with Adult Education Specialists to ensure that course materials are aligned with best practices for adult education and designed for a variety of learning styles.
• Develop and maintain online and in-person training materials, ensuring seamless integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other educational platforms.
• Create and refine blended learning modules, combining virtual learning with in-residence and mobile training team (MTT) instruction.
• Design interactive training aids such as simulations, group projects, and practical exercises that reinforce key learning objectives.
• Provide ongoing course maintenance and updates to ensure that all training materials remain relevant to evolving operational requirements and technologies.
• Collaborate with Instructors to ensure they are equipped with the instructional aids necessary to deliver content effectively, and assist in the evaluation and improvement of their teaching methods.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field
• Experience designing and developing Levels 2 and 3 multimedia training solutions using Articulate Storyline that are 508 and SCORM compliant
• Experience with all phases of the ADDIE process
• Experience with Moodle and LMS Operations
• Proficiency in multimedia development tools, prototyping software, and e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a military training or defense contracting environment
• Familiarity with Tactical Data Links (TDLs), Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) operations, or related systems
• Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or Curriculum Development

Company Overview 

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success.  We are a certified SBA 8(a) Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).  

Team Member Benefits 

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work-life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security.  We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.  

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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