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Instructional Designer

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McLean, VAJob$75–140K/yrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$75–140K/yr
Location
McLean, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance, required

Job overview

The Instructional Designer develops and implements onboarding and training programs for a federal client. Working with a cross-functional team, the designer engages stakeholders and end users to shape training for diverse needs, support adoption of new systems and processes, and sustain training programs. The role leads training development and delivery, measures user adoption, and supports learning management system administration and continuous improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Training Lifecycle, requiredLearning Management Software, requiredTraining Methods, requiredComplex Communication, requiredMultidisciplinary Collaboration, requiredWritten Communication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredDesign Thinking, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredProject-Based Work, requiredMS Office, requiredDatabase Software, requiredFederal Government Experience, nice to haveConsulting, nice to have

Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance Eligibility, required4+ Years Related Experience, requiredBachelor's in Training or Equivalent, required

Full job description

Overview

As an Instructional Designer , you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding and training programin support of our Federal client. You will work as part of a cross-functional team—including designers and technical experts—engaging with stakeholders and end-users to develop an effective approach and ensure adoption ofnew systems and processes.

Contributions

  • Outline and understand end users to create training appropriate to meet their diverse needs

  • Analyze existing training materials and business processes to identify learning gaps/needs and opportunities for improvement

  • Research appropriate learning content and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to structure learning paths

  • Develop interactive and engaging training materials using a variety of modalities (videos, user guides, gamified learning, etc.) with learner theories in mind (ADDIE, Bloom’s, SAM, etc.) to create dynamic learning experiences

  • Determine utilization of knowledge checks and compliance tracking

  • Lead the training development and delivery

  • Establish metrics and measure user adoption

  • Facilitate learning management system administration, usage, and develop feedback loop for enhancement

  • Consider long-term governance for sustaining training programs and materials

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance

  • 4+ years of experience in Education, Training, HR, or related field

  • Thorough knowledge of the full training life cycle and demonstrated ability to develop and implement

  • Knowledge of contemporary learning management software platforms

  • Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques

  • Ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand

  • Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary delivery team including UX/UI designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers

  • A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills

  • Familiarity with Design Thinking and a natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills

  • Experience working in a project-based environment

  • Proficiency in MS Office and in database software

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Training and Instructional Design

Bonus Points

  • Previous work experience in or with the federal government

  • Previous work experience as a consultant

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $140,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

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Job Location US-VA-McLean

Posted Date (11/1/2026 10:36 AM)

Job ID 6162

Clearance Requirement Public Trust

How this job compares

Set against the 670 open Instructional Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–140K/yr
  • Virginia median$82–142K/yr31 salary ranges
  • US median$80–140K/yr471 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $108K, is 4% below the Virginia median midpoint ($112K) — in the middle half of Instructional Designer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Instructional Designer jobs in Virginia and 670 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Instructional Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (542 postings).
Education
259 of the 670 open Instructional Designer jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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