Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) JM - Senior

Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) 

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to join our team. As an ISD, you will play a crucial role in crafting innovative and pedagogically effective learning products. Our focus is on creating interactive and engaging content that excels in both instructional soundness and accuracy.

As a member of our dynamic team of ISDs, you will be responsible for addressing our client's training needs with a keen emphasis on visual design and engagement techniques. Your primary mission is to enhance the learning and development curriculum in support of a prime contract within the Intelligence Community (IC) environment.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland 
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Current Counterintelligence Polygraph

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides full spectrum training delivery and administration services for Insider Threat and Operational Security classes. Additionally, supports Insider Threat professionalization services, certification programs, and education, outreach, communication, and development activities.  
• Provide full spectrum training services, including not limited to:
  • Instruct modules in virtual Insider Threat and Operational Security classes.
  • Facilitate breakout sessions in virtual Insider Threat and Operational Security classes.
  • Update Insider Threat and Operational Security curriculum.
  • Administer government Insider Threat and Operational Security training programs. 
  • Register and communicate with prospective and current students.
  • Set up virtual classrooms and breakout rooms.
  • Establish and disseminate the course calendars.
  • Distribute course certificates and surveys.
• Support Insider Threat professionalization services, certification programs, and education, outreach, communication, and development activities, including but not limited to:
  • Edit and refresh Insider Threat Competency Resource Guides, to include conducting focus groups, designing and disseminating surveys, analyzing survey results, and writing reports.
  • Support the Certified Counter Insider Threat Professional) Program, to include participating in bi-weekly phone calls, conveying customer interests, coordinating governance meetings, and reviewing technical reports.
  • Contribute to and attend IC events including the Insider Threat Data Analysis Working group and the 811 Conference
  • Participate in planning and executing National Insider threat Awareness Month events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; will consider 12 years’ experience with no BS degree
• Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph 
• Insider Threat Experience
• Previous instructor and training administration experience preferred
• Previous experience in the Intelligence Community preferred
• Proficient in MS office
• Excellent organizational and multitasking ability
• Strong attention to detail

Salary Range 
$135,000 - $155,000 per year
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.

We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.

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Employee Benefits

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:

Core Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family access essential care.
• Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.

Voluntary Benefits:

• Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.
• Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.

At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

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