J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.
This position is available immediately.
Job Overview:
The Customer requires an integrated web development team that will design, develop, and produce media elements and interactions that support clear communication and learner interaction and assessment related to adult learning solutions. Learning solutions may include but are not limited to: graphics, websites, web-tools, online courses, Web-Based Trainings (WBTs), and other artifacts to support online, blended, and face-to-face training. Development efforts will facilitate the Customer's mission to support training.The Contractor Team is responsible for developing new courses and learning solutions in a variety of delivery modalities: making major revisions to existing courses; establishing standards for the design, development, and evaluation of courses; providing guidance material; and coaching new instructors in course delivery and instructional techniques. The Contractor Team shall work in a team-oriented environment and consult with Customer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to handle a variety of activites related to curriculum design, development, and training delivery to include but not limited to: needs assessment, instructional-related research and analysis, course and lesson creation, design, development, delivery, assessing and soliciting feedback and programmatic evaluation.
This position will:
- Work closely with Customer management, instructional design teams, and SME instructors to determine technical requirements for learning solutions.
- Research, design, develop, document, and implement media products and artifacts in support of training courses for the Customer.
- Create training materials such as WBTs, online training courses, online training portals, websites, graphics and visuals for print and online consumption, and video projects: Maintain WBTs, online training courses, online training portals, websites, graphics and visuals for print and online consumption, and video projects.
- Provide support for WBTs, online training courses, online training portals, websites, graphics and visuals for print and online consumption, and video projects.
- Support in-class learning technologies such as audience response system.
- Support general photography needs.
- Document processes and resources for contunuity of operations: Maintain code and processess.
- Use knowledge management repositories.
- Use project tracking systems and processes.
- Ensure all activities and products are consistent with the Customer's requirements.
- Comply with all relevant legal restrictions such as accessibility (Section 508), privacy and copyright.
- Be prepared to work in a dynamic environment in support of classroom activities.
- Be able to prioritize multiple projects with multiple deadlines. As such, there are deadlines for materials in support of classes that run on fixed dates. Classroom materials can vary, but include everything from PowerPoint slides, to posters, door signs, web site graphics, classroom handouts, and creativity is a huge plus. Many projects require new materials to be produced in ways that engage the end-user, while other projects require adherence to established criteria. Occasionally asked to create something unique (i.e. themed playing cards, special themed flyers, etc.) Often new logos are required, or old ones need updating.
Contractor shall have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience:
- Demonstrated experience working in a training environment
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience using Joomla site design and site administration.
- Demonstrated experience developing WBTs, online training courses, websites, or other e-learning solutions.
- Demonstrated experience with the Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, PDF as well as Dreamweaver, After Effects, or other similar software products.
- Demonstrated experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and HTM
- Demonstrated experience with MS PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience with MS OneNote
- Demonstrated experience with MS Word
- Demonstrated experience solving complex application development problems.
- Demonstrated experience providing advice and recommendations on product design.
- Demonstrated experience Adobe Captivate
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining websites.
- Demonstrated experience creating print products such as posters, books, and presentation materials.
- Demonstrated experience using content creation and management tools for web design, web development, programming, graphic design, animation, videography, photography and audio recording, editing and distribution.
- Demonstrated experience using JIRA or other IT ticket or work tracking system.
- Accessing and using images/graphics from ENVATO, Shutterstock, and other subscription platforms.
Desired Certifications
- UX/UI Ability Certification from an accredited institution
Highly desired skills and demonstrated experience:
Skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not required to perform the work include:
- Demonstrated experience with web-based collaboration and document management platforms; task management tools that provide browser-based access for team document libraries, calendars, task lists, alert, and schedules such as SharePoint or other similar software products.
- Demonstrated experience with Customer cloud technology networks and systems.
- Demonstrated experience creating motion graphic products.
- Demonstrated experience working with specialists to build training products.
- Demonstrated experience with general photography.
- Demonstrated experience with video production or experience in a video production support role.
- Demonstrated experience with JavaScript (JS).
- Demonstrated experience with graphic design including animation and 3D animation.
- Degree(s): Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, Multimedia Development, Online Learning, or other related field from an accredited institution.
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US Citizenship:
- This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.
Security Clearance:
- The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
- Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
Travel:
- This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
- Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.
______________________________________________This position is available immediately.J5 Consulting offers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
