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Remote Instructional Designer jobs are open across the U.S. in corporate learning, higher education, healthcare, and tech, at remote-first firms and distributed teams of every size, from entry-level course developers to senior learning experience designers. Employers hiring remotely right now include Ryder System, Team Carney, and FCT. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position: Instructional Systems Designer, Senior - FAA
Function: Design, develop, test, and evaluate role-based curriculum and learning solutions
Location: Remote/Cobec Site - DC
Remote Work Option: Yes
Salary Range: $110,000–$150,000
Security Requirements
Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.
Must meet eligibility requirements for a moderate-risk Public Trust position, including the required background investigation. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.
Culture
Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.
Values and Expectations
The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Caring About the Whole Human, Integrity, Innovation and Initiative, Excellence and Growth with Intention) are the most important drivers for success in this role. In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.
Job Summary
Cobec is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to support the design and development of an enterprise role-based Safety Management System (SMS) learning program. This position will translate validated workforce competencies, proficiency expectations, and role requirements into structured learning pathways, measurable learning objectives, assessments, scenarios, and training solutions.
The Senior Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with workforce and competency analysts, FAA subject matter experts, program leadership, and learning technology specialists to develop consistent, role-based training aligned with enterprise requirements while addressing mission and organization-specific learning needs.
Years of Relevant Experience
The position requires at least 8+ years of relevant instructional design experience. Contract-approved education substitutions may apply.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Design a comprehensive role-based learning architecture aligned to validated competencies, workforce roles, and proficiency expectations.
- Translate competency definitions and behavioral expectations into measurable learning objectives and instructional requirements.
- Develop curriculum maps and learning pathways that define appropriate training experiences for different workforce roles and proficiency levels.
- Design measurable assessments, including scenario-based or performance-based evaluation, to verify knowledge and application rather than relying solely on course completion.
- Recommend appropriate instructional approaches, including digital learning, scenario-based learning, facilitated sessions, and applied learning experiences.
- Design realistic, job-relevant scenarios and exercises that allow learners to apply SMS concepts within their roles.
- Develop instructional design standards, templates, and guidance to promote consistency across the enterprise learning program.
- Develop and/or oversee development of core and role-specific digital courseware, training modules, facilitator guides, learner materials, assessments, and supporting resources.
- Collaborate with competency/workforce analysts to ensure learning solutions accurately address identified competency and workforce gaps.
- Work with FAA SMEs and stakeholders to review instructional content for technical accuracy and relevance.
- Coordinate with the LMS SME to ensure training content, assessments, and completion tracking align with DOT SAP SuccessFactors Learning requirements and applicable technical constraints.
- Support pilot delivery and evaluation activities, analyze learner and stakeholder feedback, and recommend revisions to courseware and learning pathways.
- Contribute to implementation planning, rollout strategy, effectiveness measurement, and long-term sustainment of the learning program.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Sciences, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Training and Development, or a related field.
Skills Requirements
- Demonstrated experience independently managing the instructional design life cycle for adult learning programs in complex organizational environments.
- Demonstrated experience developing curriculum architectures, learning pathways, learning objectives, instructional content, and assessments.
- Experience designing role-based or competency-based learning programs.
- Strong understanding of adult learning and instructional design principles.
- Experience translating complex technical or operational subject matter into clear, engaging, and practical learning experiences.
- Demonstrated experience developing scenario-based or application-focused learning.
- Experience partnering with subject matter experts to capture, validate, and translate technical knowledge into instructional content.
- Strong writing, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple instructional workstreams and maintain consistency across interconnected learning products.
Desired Experience
- Experience supporting federal government learning and development programs.
- Experience within FAA, DOT, aviation, safety management, or another regulated or safety-critical environment.
- Experience designing enterprise-scale or multi-audience training programs.
- Experience with competency-based learning and proficiency frameworks.
- Experience developing assessments that evaluate demonstrated knowledge, application, or workplace competency.
- Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors Learning or comparable enterprise LMS platforms, including digital learning content and SCORM interoperability.
- Experience designing blended learning solutions and using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise) or Adobe Captivate.
- Experience supporting training pilots, evaluation, course revisions, and enterprise deployment.
- Experience designing accessible digital learning materials, including Section 508 considerations, for diverse learner populations.
Travel
Travel required as needed by client/s and/or company to various FAA field sites.
EEO
Cobec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.
EEO is the Law
Position: Instructional Systems Designer, Senior - FAA
Function: Design, develop, test, and evaluate role-based curriculum and learning solutions
Location: Remote/Cobec Site - DC
Remote Work Option: Yes
Salary Range: $110,000–$150,000
Security Requirements
Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.
Must meet eligibility requirements for a moderate-risk Public Trust position, including the required background investigation. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.
Culture
Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.
Values and Expectations
The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Caring About the Whole Human, Integrity, Innovation and Initiative, Excellence and Growth with Intention) are the most important drivers for success in this role. In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.
Job Summary
Cobec is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to support the design and development of an enterprise role-based Safety Management System (SMS) learning program. This position will translate validated workforce competencies, proficiency expectations, and role requirements into structured learning pathways, measurable learning objectives, assessments, scenarios, and training solutions.
The Senior Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with workforce and competency analysts, FAA subject matter experts, program leadership, and learning technology specialists to develop consistent, role-based training aligned with enterprise requirements while addressing mission and organization-specific learning needs.
Years of Relevant Experience
The position requires at least 8+ years of relevant instructional design experience. Contract-approved education substitutions may apply.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Design a comprehensive role-based learning architecture aligned to validated competencies, workforce roles, and proficiency expectations.
- Translate competency definitions and behavioral expectations into measurable learning objectives and instructional requirements.
- Develop curriculum maps and learning pathways that define appropriate training experiences for different workforce roles and proficiency levels.
- Design measurable assessments, including scenario-based or performance-based evaluation, to verify knowledge and application rather than relying solely on course completion.
- Recommend appropriate instructional approaches, including digital learning, scenario-based learning, facilitated sessions, and applied learning experiences.
- Design realistic, job-relevant scenarios and exercises that allow learners to apply SMS concepts within their roles.
- Develop instructional design standards, templates, and guidance to promote consistency across the enterprise learning program.
- Develop and/or oversee development of core and role-specific digital courseware, training modules, facilitator guides, learner materials, assessments, and supporting resources.
- Collaborate with competency/workforce analysts to ensure learning solutions accurately address identified competency and workforce gaps.
- Work with FAA SMEs and stakeholders to review instructional content for technical accuracy and relevance.
- Coordinate with the LMS SME to ensure training content, assessments, and completion tracking align with DOT SAP SuccessFactors Learning requirements and applicable technical constraints.
- Support pilot delivery and evaluation activities, analyze learner and stakeholder feedback, and recommend revisions to courseware and learning pathways.
- Contribute to implementation planning, rollout strategy, effectiveness measurement, and long-term sustainment of the learning program.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Sciences, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Training and Development, or a related field.
Skills Requirements
- Demonstrated experience independently managing the instructional design life cycle for adult learning programs in complex organizational environments.
- Demonstrated experience developing curriculum architectures, learning pathways, learning objectives, instructional content, and assessments.
- Experience designing role-based or competency-based learning programs.
- Strong understanding of adult learning and instructional design principles.
- Experience translating complex technical or operational subject matter into clear, engaging, and practical learning experiences.
- Demonstrated experience developing scenario-based or application-focused learning.
- Experience partnering with subject matter experts to capture, validate, and translate technical knowledge into instructional content.
- Strong writing, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple instructional workstreams and maintain consistency across interconnected learning products.
Desired Experience
- Experience supporting federal government learning and development programs.
- Experience within FAA, DOT, aviation, safety management, or another regulated or safety-critical environment.
- Experience designing enterprise-scale or multi-audience training programs.
- Experience with competency-based learning and proficiency frameworks.
- Experience developing assessments that evaluate demonstrated knowledge, application, or workplace competency.
- Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors Learning or comparable enterprise LMS platforms, including digital learning content and SCORM interoperability.
- Experience designing blended learning solutions and using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise) or Adobe Captivate.
- Experience supporting training pilots, evaluation, course revisions, and enterprise deployment.
- Experience designing accessible digital learning materials, including Section 508 considerations, for diverse learner populations.
Travel
Travel required as needed by client/s and/or company to various FAA field sites.
EEO
Cobec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.
EEO is the Law
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Who's Hiring
- Ryder System55
- Team Carney2
- FCT1
- TTEC1
- COBEC1
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote instructional designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Articulate Storyline or Rise 360 for e-learning development
- Experience designing and developing instructor-led and asynchronous training programs
- Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, or another established instructional design model
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, communications, or a related field
- Experience administering or building content within a learning management system
- Portfolio of completed training materials, courses, or curriculum samples
Tips for Your Remote Instructional Designer Job Search
Build a portfolio showcasing async-ready work
Remote employers can't watch you in a classroom, so your portfolio does the talking. Include complete eLearning modules, storyboards, and job aids built in tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Camtasia that demonstrate you can produce finished, self-contained learning experiences independently.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote instructional designer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Applying in the first few days of a listing going live increases your visibility significantly.
Demonstrate written communication in your application
Remote instructional designer work runs on written communication, so your cover letter and email correspondence are themselves a sample of how you'll collaborate. Write clearly, structure your thoughts logically, and show you can communicate design decisions without a live meeting to fill in the gaps.
Highlight remote collaboration tools you know
Call out specific platforms you've used to collaborate asynchronously, such as Miro for storyboarding, Slack for stakeholder feedback loops, or project management tools for tracking course development. Remote teams want to hire designers who already fit their tech environment without a ramp-up period.
Remote Instructional Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote instructional designer job?
Target companies with distributed workforces, such as SaaS companies, online education platforms, healthcare systems, and large enterprises with geographically spread employees, because they hire instructional designers remotely most consistently. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and proficiency with authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Rise. A portfolio showing complete, polished eLearning samples gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only describe past projects.
Which companies hire remote instructional designers?
Companies hiring remote instructional designers right now include Ryder System, Team Carney, and FCT, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote instructional designer roles are especially common at remote-first tech firms, online learning companies, healthcare organizations, and large enterprises running distributed learning and development teams.
Can you get a remote instructional designer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level instructional designer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workflow without close oversight from day one. Online education startups and nonprofits are more likely to hire candidates who lack formal experience. A portfolio of self-initiated projects, such as a short eLearning module or a storyboard, demonstrates both design ability and the initiative remote work demands.
Do you need a degree for remote instructional designer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers value demonstrated skills, a strong portfolio, and familiarity with authoring tools and learning management systems over a specific credential. That said, a degree in instructional design, education, or a related field strengthens your candidacy for roles at universities and regulated industries like healthcare. Certifications from recognized programs can partially substitute when a degree isn't in the picture.
Which industries hire the most remote instructional designers?
Remote instructional designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire instructional designers remotely because their workforces are geographically distributed and require scalable, consistent training that can be delivered digitally.
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