Job Title: Senior Instructional Designer, Contract
Duration: 9 months
Location: Livermore, CA | Hybrid (90% REMOTE - 10% ON-SITE) |Description
 LOCAL CANDIDATES IN BAY AREA/NEAR WORK LOCATION-LIVERMORE. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID(90% REMOTE/10% ON-SITE. LAPTOP WILL BE PROVIDED. ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO BE PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER. USE PERSONAL CELL PHONE AND/OT MS TEAMS FOR CALLS AND MEETINGS DURING ASSIGNMENT DURATION.TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE

1. Professionalism
2. Work experience
3. Interest

TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR

1. Project management of technical training
2. Strong concept of the learning development process
3. Communication

About the Role
Client Academy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Instructional Designer (SID) to support our internal Power Generation business line. In this contract role, you will lead the design and development of apprenticeship training programs in the Power Generation group. Your work will directly support workforce development, ensure compliance with operational standards, and align with client’s strategic goals.What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of technical apprenticeship courses for Power Generation trades.
• Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Collaborate with the Senior Learning Strategists and Instructional Designers to determine learning strategies, create curriculum maps, and appropriate assessment approaches.
• Guide the use of appropriate learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness.
• Coach and support Instructional Designers to follow the ADDIE model and to meet quality standards. Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews.
• Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with the Senior Learning Strategist and Instructional Designer.
• Manage project execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget.
• Facilitate key project meetings, including Kick-offs, Betas, Train-the-Trainers, and Pilots.
• Present proposals and project updates to stakeholders, including apprenticeship committees.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design for classroom and skilled 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 tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• 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.

Key Competencies

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Quarterly travel is required to the Client locations, including the Sierra region.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones.

 
 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 73.24/hr.