Instructional Specialist

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Bachelor’s degree in Instruction Systems Design, Training and Development, Organization Development, Education, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Sociology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Experience in Instructional Design or Training related field.

Instructional design skills including needs analysis, scope identification, design specifications, performance-based objectives, assessment, and curriculum development using the application of the ADDIE model

Experience developing, establishing, and maintaining web-based/e-Learning training to include storyboards, tests, still graphics, movies, animations, etc.

Advanced technical editing, writing, and grammar skills.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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Flexible

We have an opening for an

Instructional Specialist.

You will independently perform the full scope of instructional activities associated with the analysis, design, and development of Security Organization (SO) performance-based training programs, including development of multimedia training material, web-based training material, performance activities and print-based instructional materials.  The successful candidate will be responsible for implementation and evaluation of instructional activities for all SO training programs. The position will report to the Training Group Support Supervisor.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

Conduct needs assessment activities.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.