Instructional Design Lead

Peak Performers has partnered with a Texas State Agency to assist in their search for a remote AI Instructional Design Lead. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the AI & Emerging Technology work stream by designing and developing a comprehensive AI and automation literacy program for agency staff. 

Major duties

• Develop an AI and automation literacy program for agency staff, including a structured scope and sequence.
• Build and organize training in an online platform and create web-based learning, instructor-led materials, facilitator resources, and reusable training content.
• Develop mandatory training on responsible and unacceptable AI use, agency policy alignment, and Microsoft Copilot fundamentals.
• Create optional advanced training on prompting, automation concepts, Copilot agents, Power BI, and other approved tools.
• Develop learning objectives, instructional outlines, assessments, facilitator materials, and training aids.
• Recommend approaches for training assessment and completion tracking.
• Create sustainment documentation to help agency staff maintain and evolve the training program after the engagement.
• Ensure all training aligns with agency policy, governance, privacy, security, and Microsoft-first tooling expectations.

What are we looking for?

• 5 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing training curricula and delivering technical or systems-related training.
• 5 years of experience developing web-based and instructor-led training materials, job aids, videos, and other learning assets.
• 3 years of experience building training in online platforms, including web-based modules, e-learning, or LMS environments.
• 3 years of experience translating technical information into clear training content for technical and non-technical audiences.
• 2 years of experience designing training related to policy, responsible use, privacy, security, or governance-aligned technology adoption.
• 2 years of experience supporting Microsoft-based productivity or cloud technology training environments.

• 1 year of experience developing AI literacy, automation, digital enablement, or technical adoption training.
• 1 year of experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Query, or related approved Microsoft tools.
• 1 year of experience creating role-based learning pathways, office hours, or sustainment materials beyond one-time training.
• 1 year of public-sector or education-agency experience.
• 1 year of experience designing training that builds foundational understanding and practical confidence using AI.

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $42.50/hour

• W2 Contract

• Worksite Location: Remote

• Contract through 8/31/27 with the opportunity for extension

The Peak Performers difference

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days

• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan

• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement

• We pay weekly through direct deposit

• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
 
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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