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Instructional Designer

Apex Systems, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Training Developer / Instructional Designer – Onsite | Contract‑to‑Hire Job#: 3029047

Work Model & Location

Hybrid – 2 days on site

Washington, DC metro area (NE DC, accessible via public transit)

6‑month contract‑to‑hire

Long‑term program with multiple option years remaining

85k conversion salary

Position Overview A large technology services organization supporting a mission‑critical federal enterprise application is seeking an experienced Training Developer / Instructional Designer for a contract‑to‑hire opportunity. This role supports a long‑standing, stable program responsible for developing and maintaining software systems used to manage sensitive operational data.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of instructional design, LMS delivery, video development, and stakeholder collaboration, and is comfortable working in a structured federal environment with evolving requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Gather requirements to design and develop training curricula

Develop and deliver instructor‑led and on‑demand training content

Create:

Training manuals

Quick reference guides

Instructional and demonstration videos

Edit raw video content into polished “training‑on‑demand” modules

Publish and manage training content within an LMS platform

Collaborate with internal technical teams and external stakeholders

Provide basic web content maintenance for training resources (WordPress)

Design and manage training content libraries and organizational structures

Support partner organizations with training materials related to enterprise applications

Adapt quickly to changing requirements, including late‑stage updates

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or similar)

5+ years of relevant instructional design and training development experience

Demonstrated experience with:

Organizational training programs

LMS development and delivery

Instructional video creation and editing

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills

Collaborative mindset with a professional, “can‑do” attitude

Must be eligible to obtain a federal Public Trust clearance (estimated 3 months)

Preferred / Technical Skills

Hands‑on experience with the following tools (or equivalent products):

Articulate Storyline 360

Camtasia

Adobe Premiere

WordPress

Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator

Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Experience working with enterprise or government systems (preferred)

EEO Statement Apex Systems

is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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