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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
- Diocese of Orlando2
- Golden Gate University2
- FCT1
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote instructional technologist jobs.
- Proficiency in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, or Adobe Captivate for e-learning development
- Experience administering or configuring a learning management system such as Canvas, Moodle, or Cornerstone
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
- Ability to apply adult learning theory and instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop and revise course content
- Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, or other e-learning standards for LMS content packaging
Tips for Your Remote Instructional Technologist Job Search
Build a portfolio of async-ready work samples
Remote employers want to see finished products, not job descriptions. Publish eLearning modules, facilitator guides, or storyboards in an online portfolio so hiring managers can assess your output before an interview. Include a brief note on the tools and process behind each project.
Signal remote readiness in your application materials
Call out your experience with asynchronous collaboration tools, remote project management, and distributed team communication directly in your resume and cover letter. Remote instructional technologist roles attract strong applicants, so employers filter fast for candidates who can hit the ground running without in-person onboarding.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote instructional technologist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings. Applying in the first few days of a posting going live improves your visibility before the pipeline fills.
Prepare for asynchronous interview formats
Many remote-first employers use written take-home assessments or recorded video interviews before scheduling live calls. Practice explaining your instructional design decisions clearly in writing and on camera, since your ability to communicate complex ideas asynchronously is itself a job audition for a remote instructional technologist role.
Remote Instructional Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote instructional technologist job?
Remote instructional technologist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, strong asynchronous written communication, and hands-on experience with authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Rise, learning management systems, and multimedia production. Remote employers screen for comfort working independently across time zones, so a portfolio showing completed eLearning modules, course redesigns, or blended learning projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates with credentials alone.
Which companies hire remote instructional technologists?
Remote instructional technologist roles are posted by Ryder System, Team Carney, and Diocese of Orlando and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers doing most of this remote hiring are remote-first technology companies, large healthcare systems with distributed workforces, government contractors, and corporate learning and development teams that operate across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote instructional technologist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workflow and troubleshoot independently from day one. The companies most likely to hire entry-level remote instructional technologists are edtech startups and nonprofits with smaller budgets. A portfolio of self-initiated projects, volunteer course builds, or a completed instructional design certificate can substitute for direct work history and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote instructional technologist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about your portfolio, your command of authoring tools and LMS platforms, and your ability to manage projects without close supervision than about a specific degree. A bachelor's in instructional design, education, or a related field helps, but demonstrated results on real learning projects and certifications from recognized programs often carry comparable weight in remote hiring decisions.
Which industries hire the most remote instructional technologists?
Remote instructional technologist roles concentrate in Science & Research, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire instructional technologists remotely because their workforces are geographically distributed and they rely on scalable digital training to onboard employees, maintain compliance, and develop skills across locations.
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