Instructional Systems Designer
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
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CertificationsBachelor’s Degree, Associate's Degree
Field of studyEducation, Instructional Systems Design
Overview
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Position Summary
Credence has an immediate need for an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) for operational military education to support the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) at the USAF Special Operations School (USAFSOS) school. This position requires a systems thinker who is committed to continuous improvement, motivated, and dependable.
The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials and programs in support of the USAFSOS mission. The ISD will consult with subject matter experts (SMEs), leverage adult learning principles, and apply a range of instructional design methodologies to create engaging and effective online and face-to-face learning experiences. This position supports continuous improvement through data-driven evaluation and refinement of instructional content and delivery.
This position is onsite at Hurlburt Field, FL.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:
- Develop, manage, and maintain courseware throughout its lifecycle in accordance with 19 SOS/492 SOTRSS/USAFSOS Squadron OIs, DAFH 36-2675, AFH 36-2647, and AFSOCI 36-2602 to meet operational and training unit needs.
- Develop lesson content on SIPR and NIPR in HTML5 using approved, government-provided authoring tools, word-processing software, and PDF products.
- Conduct Training Needs Assessments in the approved format, including subject-matter analysis; identification of behavioral outcomes; clarification of instructional problems; establishment of goals and objectives; and assessment of the learning environment and learners’ existing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Identify, develop, and evaluate instructional strategies aligned with intended behavioral outcomes, and design learning objectives, assessment instruments, quizzes, end-of-course exams, and meaningful course interactions.