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Instructional Designer
- Actalent (East Syracuse, NY)
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Instructional Designer/Training Specialist
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Trainer to support the INTAS program. This position plays a key role in developing high-quality technical training for Australian military and civil customers. The ideal candidate will have experience working with government training requirements, a strong technical background in air traffic control or surveillance systems, and the ability to execute and coordinate training initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
+ Design and develop military-compliant training materials, including updating instructor guides, student manuals, job aids, and other content that satisfy applicable military standards and learning objectives.
+ Partner with subject-matter experts and stakeholders to assess training needs, define learning outcomes, and customize solutions for specific platforms and user groups.
+ Maintain and revise courseware for new functionality and parts, implementing updates, version control, and configuration management to ensure content reflects current standards.
+ Plan, coordinate, and deliver multi-component training projects by developing schedules, resource plans, and milestones; manage cross-functional tasks to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
+ Conduct iterative reviews by running review sessions, collecting reviewer feedback, and refining materials based on results.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve technical and instructional issues during development and review phases, escalating risks and implementing corrective actions to preserve schedule and quality.
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in MadCap Flare, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
+ Experience in technical writing and document control.
+ Knowledge of FAA compliance.
+ Expertise in training development and instruction.
+ Ability to write HTML templates, manage content, and develop instructional content.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ BA/BS degree in engineering, instructional design, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
+ MA/MS degree in engineering, instructional design, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience.
+ 8+ years of direct experience in military, aerospace, or complex technology-based training systems.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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