INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 2

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Nov 6, 2026

Req ID: 50753

Team: O36 LRN DESIGN & MM PRD

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $63,000.00 to $79,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Training & Development Instructional Design work focuses on developing training curriculum and materials for the general workforce and targeted functional/technical areas including:

•Analyzing employee learning needs and partnering with subject matter experts and business management to provide input for course content

•Planning and coordinating skills assessments and training

•Providing instruction and guidance to trainers; may facilitate training during introduction of new courses

•Developing and monitoring metrics for evaluating training and development effectiveness May include the design of computer-based training programs. May select and/or oversee vendors to develop training content or conduct training.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

Minimum Skills

• Working knowledge of ADDIE and adult learning theory

• Experience developing blended learning: instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning (Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia)

• Ability to create job aids and performance support tools aligned with standards

• Basic media development capability (Adobe Photoshop-simple graphics, Adobe Audition-audio/video cleanup)

• Ability to create clear, accurate training based on technical documents, procedures, drawings, and company processes

• Experience updating or maintaining training materials for compliance, audits, and quality reviews

• Ability to collaborate with department training managers and coordinators on courseware development

• Experience working with subject matter experts

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.