Full-Time

Instructional Systems Specialist

Submarine Learning Center

Posted on 8/21/2026

Carley Corporation

Carley Corporation

201-500 employees

Provides ISD, LMS, and training delivery

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Groton, CT, USA

In Person

Daily on-site support is required, with up to 10% travel.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Training
Required Skills
Graphic Design

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Requirements
  • A BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems or any computer field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in instructional systems analysis, design, and development.
  • The degree requirement may be waived if equivalent, extensive, and related experience with a contract for the Navy or another Department of Defense agency can be demonstrated.
  • Knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of one or more instructional systems specialties.
  • Knowledge of one or more subjects or occupations in which educational or training instruction is provided, as applicable.
  • Experience with the Instructional Systems Development model in developing new and/or revised instructional materials.
  • Experience in the design, development, and analysis of programs or systems related to training systems.
  • Evidence of experience or related experience in emerging technologies during the past 3 years for educational and/or training applications.
  • A thorough understanding of the Navy Training Process, including the AIM toolset, CPM, and LO Module.
  • An active Secret clearance, or a clearance active within the last 24 months, with the ability to maintain applicable security clearances and additional credentials, including a Common Access Card, required to access a military installation and perform assigned duties.
  • Ability to lift items and/or equipment up to 50 pounds on limited occasions.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, produce, and implement instruction using the Instructional Systems Development model.
  • Select instructional media, materials, and equipment that support learning objectives.
  • Plan and produce instructional materials.
  • Identify relationships between training deficiencies and required training system modifications.
  • Write training materials, including tasks, learning objectives, formats, organization, content, lesson maps, instructional strategies, methodologies, learning events and activities, test items, and interface design and controls.
  • Develop video and audio scripts, storyboards, graphics, and data files.
  • Develop instructor guides, exercise controller guides, on-the-job training handbooks, and student guide materials.
  • Plan, develop, and review objectives, content, methods, resources, and evaluation procedures in an unbiased manner.
  • Develop testing instruments to pretest learners’ previous learning levels, measure cognitive, psychomotor, and performance accomplishments during formative and summative evaluations, and test achievement at the end of a course of instruction.
  • Develop testing plans, test administrator’s guides, and cross-reference lists of test items and related learning objectives.
  • Assist with formative and summative evaluations and apply findings to improve training and instruction.
  • Perform other duties and support projects as assigned and needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in Education, Psychology, or Instructional Systems Design is preferred.

Carley Corporation provides instructional systems design (ISD), learning management systems (LMS), and multi-media training delivery. It designs and develops training programs using ISD methodologies, hosts courses on an LMS, and delivers content through various media to fit client needs. With roots dating to 1991 in Orlando, it emphasizes cost-effective, personalized service rather than large-scale, one-size-fits-all solutions. The goal is to improve learner outcomes and organizational performance by offering practical, scalable training solutions across diverse industries.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Orlando, Florida

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • July 2025 NTPS and October 2025 C-5 wins expand 2026 backlog.
  • CMMC Level 2 removes a sales barrier for programs handling Controlled Unclassified Information.
  • Team Orlando's updated June 2026 coverage signals local defense ecosystem validation and visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue concentration in defense training leaves Carley exposed to NETC, C-5, and OASIS+ recompetes.
  • One adverse CPARS, protest, or schedule slip can kill follow-on awards within 12 months.
  • If Carley loses small-business eligibility or ESOP stability, federal contracting economics weaken fast.

What makes Carley Corporation unique

  • Employee-owned Orlando training specialist with deep military simulation focus and 2025-2026 contract wins.
  • Amy Motko has led Carley since 2007 and scaled revenue from $11M to $45M.
  • CMMC Level 2 certification on June 16, 2026 strengthens DoD data-handling credibility.

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Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Plans

Critical Care Plans

Cancer Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal & ID Theft Protection

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Company News

Team Orlando
Jun 16th, 2026
Carley Corporation achieves CMMC Level 2 certification, strengthening cybersecurity and defense contract readiness.

Carley Corporation achieves CMMC Level 2 certification, strengthening cybersecurity and defense contract readiness. Carley Corporation is proud to announce it has successfully achieved Level 2 certification under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, demonstrating its commitment to protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meeting strict Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements. Earning Level 2 certification reflects Carley Corporation's successful completion of the rigorous assessment conducted by CMMC Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). This process involved extensive preparation, documentation, and validation of 110 security practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171 guidelines. This certification strengthens Carley Corporation's ability to compete for defense contracts that require the handling of sensitive information. Carley Corporation can pursue and secure DoD contracts, unlocking new opportunities for growth and expanding its presence in the federal marketplace. "We are proud to reach this important milestone as part of our ongoing commitment to cybersecurity. Our team remains committed to advancing our capabilities as we continue to defend against increasingly sophisticated threats," said Amy Motko, CEO of Carley Corporation. Carley Corporation continues to prioritize innovation and security to deliver solutions that support national defense and protect critical information. People who read this article also found these articles interesting: Team Orlando News is the online, independent news source for the Central Florida MS&T community! Never miss an important story about the people, ideas, and innovation that make Orlando the world headquarters for MS&T.