Senior Instructional Designer Training Curriculum Development

Location: Livermore CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid required on-site as needed 25 days a month

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00$68.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Monthly to quarterly travel to client locations is required including Auburn Livermore Vacaville and Antioch. Additional travel to PGEN watersheds may be required on an as-needed basis. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones.
• Equipment: Laptop to be provided; candidates should have a supplier or personal laptop ready for Day 1 if laptop is pending as login will be via Citrix. If any additional equipment is needed it is the responsibility of the supplier. Personal phone required with no reimbursement or via MS Teams when applicable.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The clients Academy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Instructional Designer (SID) to support their internal Power Generation this contract role you will lead the design and development of technical training programs in the Hydro operations work area. Your work will support workforce development ensure compliance with operational standards and align with the clients strategic goals.

• Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions for Hydro Operations end users.
• Collaborate with the Senior Learning Strategists and Instructional Designers to determine learning strategies create curriculum maps and assessment approaches.
• Work with SMEs to review off-the-shelf courses for inclusion in the Technician curriculum.
• Guide the use of appropriate learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness. Propose solutions to stakeholders.
• Coach and support Instructional Designers to follow the ADDIE model to create new technical training courses.
• Lead the team to meet quality standards; perform quality assurance (QA) reviews.
• Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with the Senior Learning Strategist and Instructional Designers.
• Manage project execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time within budget.
• Facilitate key project meetings including Kick-offs Betas Train-the-Trainers and Pilots.
• Track project status and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement. Collect and analyze training effectiveness metrics and apply continuous improvement strategies.
• Archive course materials and complete project close-out activities.

• Strong knowledge of instructional design for classroom and technical or trades environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing multi-year technical training programs.
• Proven experience managing small to mid-sized projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office Articulate Storyline video production and web design.
• Excellent analysis skills.
• Strategic thinking and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.
• Experience working in the utility industry trades or a similar environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as Questionmark Author-It MS Teams and virtual learning platforms.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools to support efficient work.

• Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Education or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Masters degree in Instructional Design Education or a related field (preferred).

• At least 5 years of instructional design experience including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.

• Must be located within the clients territory.
• Monthly to quarterly travel to client locations is required including Auburn Livermore Vacaville and Antioch. Additional travel to PGEN watersheds may be required on an as-needed basis.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones.

• Local candidates to the Bay Area / work location only.

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10830