eLearning Instructional Designer (N2701)
Norfolk Full-time Mid-level Learning & Development
At a glance
Mid-level Learning & Development role at SimIS. Norfolk · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $76,760–$118,600 across the United States.
Estimated pay
SimIS has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$76,760 – $118,600
What the middle half of mid-level learning & development roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 411 postings that stated pay, median $92,500. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleLearning & Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationNorfolk
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Analyze training needs with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify learning gaps and requirements
- Turn identified needs into measurable objectives, then organize modules, lessons and assessments into a clear course flow
- Build learning materials from SME source content using storyboards or rapid-development methods
- Create pre-course, ongoing and final assessments, then evaluate course impact and use feedback to improve it
What you bring
- A graduate degree in a listed education or instructional-design field, or a bachelor’s degree backed by substantial experience
- Ten years developing e-learning and communicating with clients, subject matter experts and stakeholders through the design process
- Five to ten years with e-learning authoring tools and SCORM content, plus LMS content development experience
- A resume portfolio showing work on at least three e-learning projects, with storyboards, course structure and assessment examples
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an instructional designer experienced in building and evaluating e-learning with SMEs. The job is fully onsite in Norfolk and is contingent on contract award.
From the employer
Position is 100% Onsite
Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award. This is an onsite role.
Job Description:
SimIS, Inc. is seeking contract support to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and Entities to conduct a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements. To support our customer, SimIS, Inc. seeks an eLearning Instructional Designer to develop instructional content from source materials provided by SMEs using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based or rapid development approaches, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award. This is an onsite role.
Job Description:
SimIS, Inc. is seeking contract support to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and Entities to conduct a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements. To support our customer, SimIS, Inc. seeks an eLearning Instructional Designer to develop instructional content from source materials provided by SMEs using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based or rapid development approaches, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in education and training development, learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation. BS Degree with significant experience acceptable.
- Ten (10) years of experience working with e-Learning development, to include communicating effectively with clients, SMEs, and stakeholders throughout the instructional design process.
- 5-10 years of experience using state-of-the-art e-learning authoring tools to develop SCORM-compliant learning content.
- 5-10 years of experience developing content within Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle or equivalent platforms.
- Candidate’s resume must provide a link to a personal portfolio demonstrating contributions to at least three e-learning projects, to include screenshots of representative storyboards, course outline, course flow, and assessment strategy.
- Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements.
- Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course's overall goals.
- Design comprehensive course structures, including layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content.
- Develop instructional content from source materials provided by SMEs using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based or rapid development approaches, as appropriate.
- Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
- Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course.
- Implement a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course's overall impact and effectiveness.
- Establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders. Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Professional Development
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Federal Holidays each year