New

Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Livermore
Aug 28, 2026
Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev Location: Livermore, CA 94550 (Hybrid- mainly remote, but will be required to go on-site in Livermore or San Ramon when needed) Duration: 3+ months (Through the end of 2026, with potential for the right candidate to extend the contract into 2027) Description: We are looking for an Instructional Designer (ID) who loves to design, develop, and update technical training courses! Working within the client's Academy, this position is on a team that supports clients in multiple functional areas within the client, but will focus on one Apprenticeship, helping build out their curriculum to match new expanded duties. Are you a heads-down self-starter who would enjoy daily check-ins so we can help make sure you have everything you need? Are you comfortable working with many SMEs in different subject areas and able to learn "how we do it" at the client to hit the ground running? The successful applicant will have strong ILT design skills and experience building WBTs using Storyline. You should be a creative owner, detail-oriented, open to feedback, and able to pivot quickly. Job Description: Partner with SID and SMEs to conceptualize training design and content. Define learning objectives, course structure, learning content, and assessments. Complete detailed analysis of existing content and each task to be trained/supported for target audience, business process, and systems. Follow company standards, guidelines, and templates to develop learning materials, including course PPT presentations, WBTs, student and facilitator course guides, activities, scenarios, and assessments. Create instructional graphics, scenarios, and interactions. Write clear and effective instruction and facilitator text appropriate for the target audience. Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with subject matter experts, including working sessions, task analysis, alpha, beta, and answer validation meetings. Northern California/San Francisco Bay Area with travel to San Ramon monthly plus additional meetings in San Ramon or Livermore, as needed. Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation. Receive and incorporate feedback. Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables. Proactively communicate issues and risks. Required Skills 4+ years of experience developing instructor-led, eLearning, or virtual training in a technical environment. Comfortable and capable working on a high performing team. Experience with technical writing. Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies and technologies. Proficiency with Storyline required. Very strong Task Analysis knowledge and capability. Strong knowledge of PowerPoint and Word. Flexibility to work on simultaneous development efforts, as needed. Highly Desired Safety knowledge strongly desired. Knowledge of QuestionMark and Author-it. Experience developing training for the utility industry.