To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter explaining how their experience aligns with the requirements of this role.

About Us

Bloomsburie is a woman-owned small business focused on helping organizations build skilled, confident workforces. We provide training, analytics, and process improvement services for public agencies and high-compliance environments, combining expertise with a passion for learning and public service.

About the Role

Bloomsburie is seeking a Junior Instructional Systems Designer (Junior ISD) to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Workforce Development Division (WDD), and FEMA Qualification System (FQS) curriculum development initiatives.

This position supports the development, revision, delivery, and evaluation of FEMA Incident Workforce training programs designed to improve national disaster response readiness and workforce qualification capabilities.

Job Summary

The Junior Instructional Systems Designer (Junior ISD) will support the design, development, revision, and sustainment of FEMA training curriculum and instructional materials supporting all-hazards emergency management operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the design and development of instructor-led, virtual instructor-led (VILT), webinar, and asynchronous learning courses
• Support development of Plans of Instruction (POIs), Course Maps (CMs), Instructor Guides (IGs), Participant Guides (PGs), Presentation Slides (PS), Test Banks (TBKs), and experiential learning activities
• Assist with aligning Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs) and Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) with FEMA Position Task Books (PTBs), competencies, and operational requirements
• Support Alpha and Beta course review and delivery efforts
• Assist with course evaluations and instructional effectiveness reviews
• Ensure deliverables meet FEMA formatting standards and Section 508 compliance requirements
• Collaborate with FEMA personnel, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and cadre/program stakeholders
• Support development of interactive and performance-based experiential learning activities and rubrics
• Participate in curriculum development meetings, project reviews, and planning sessions
• Support quality assurance reviews, content revisions, and document version control
• Assist with revising training materials utilizing instructional design best practices and adult learning methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Emergency Management, or related field
• Minimum one (1) year of instructional systems design or curriculum development experience
• Experience designing and developing adult learning and professional training programs
• Experience with instructional methodologies and course development processes
• Strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills
• Experience developing instructor-led and virtual learning materials
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FEMA Public Trust background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• FEMA or DHS experience
• Experience supporting emergency management or disaster response training programs
• Familiarity with FEMA Qualification System (FQS), NIMS, ICS, or the National Response Framework (NRF)
• Experience utilizing ADDIE instructional design methodology
• Experience supporting Alpha/Beta course testing and evaluation activities

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, federal holidays, remote flexibility.

Ready to Join Us?

Please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter telling us:

• Your experience related to this role
• Why you’re excited about the work we do
• What strengths you would bring to Bloomsburie

We look forward to learning about you.

Bloomsburie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet the minimum qualifications listed on this job posting?

Experience

• FEMA Qualification System: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201