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Senate Sergeant at Arms is hiring an Instructional Designer/Trainer (Technical). This role involves designing documentation and providing training for technical systems and processes to enhance staff performance. The individual will develop and deliver training via live, online, and self-paced formats, utilizing e-learning authoring tools and conducting assessments to evaluate program effectiveness.

Highlights

Design and develop effective training with Subject Matter Experts.
Deliver training through various modes, including virtual and live sessions.
Target hiring salary range: $99,518-$105,000.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in education, HR development, or instructional technology.
Must have 3-5 years of experience in training or teaching.
Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools and online platforms essential.
Includes benefits like student loan reimbursement and retirement savings.

Instructional Designer/Trainer (Technical) Full Description

Instructional Designer/Trainer (Technical) #1544

Target Hiring Range: $99,518-$105,000

Department: Support Operations
Posting Date Range: 2/10/2025-2/24/2025
Pay Grade Range: $99518-$168496
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Remote Work Status: Hybrid

Hybrid Schedule: Primarily remote with ad hoc onsite presence depending on the needs of the Senate community. Candidates should have the flexibility to report onsite as needed.

All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description

The Target Salary Range for this position is: $99,518-$105,000

We are seeking an Instructional Designer / Trainer to be part of a team that designs documentation and creates/provides training for technical systems, processes, and software that enhance staff performance and support the mission of our organization. This role will create and present training via live instructor-led, online instructor lead, and self-paced that helps users leverage the technology in service of their work. Use of technical e-learning authoring tools, delivery via online platforms, use of assessments and other methodologies to evaluate effectiveness of offerings is key.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Partners and collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop effective and accessible training to a diverse audience. Designs, delivers, and evaluates e-learning programs, virtual, and live instructor lead training. Prepares and revises educational and training materials to support larger training programs and initiatives. Delivers Senate-specific training for DC and State offices. Some travel to State Offices may be required. Prepares evaluation instruments and conducts diagnostic, formative, and summary evaluations. Provides consultation, documentation, and training to project teams for various products and processes. Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in education, human resources development, instructional technology.

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

Monitors current training and development publications and activities; makes appropriate recommendations for adaptation and inclusion into Senate programs.

Required Work Experience

Three to five years’ experience in teaching, training and/or training development.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, services provided by the Joint Office of Training and Development. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.
Ability to conduct professional presentations and present training to a variety of students.
Ability to conduct needs analysis to determine training needs.
Ability to develop instructional material and select most effective instructional method.
Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization, as well as with outside vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of training, instruction, and coaching. Knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to apply it in e-learning environments.
Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design, course development, and training. Strong writing skills

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

Technical Training Proficiency: Experience using e-learning authoring tools to create self-paced training and delivering via online platforms as well as in-person.
Technical Orientation: Experience learning and training others on software systems by translating complex concepts and processes into actionable steps. Ability to quickly learn software and systems to create and provide training to a variety of audiences in one-on-one and group settings.
Customer Service Orientation: Experience listening to needs, staying flexible in approach to solutions, and maintaining a professional attitude.
Communication & Collaboration: Professional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating with project teams.

Working Conditions

Sedentary. Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.
To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.

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