Management Analyst II (Instructional Developer) - San Jose, CA

Duties: Reporting directly to the Workforce Development Manager, the Workforce Development Management Analyst II is responsible for developing, administering and continually enhancing the District’s workforce development of media rich content for its courseware to include in some instances delivery of courseware to various levels of the District employees. The Management Analyst II is also responsible for interfacing with internal and external subject matter experts to ensure technically accurate learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Identify the appropriate time and location for audio files (sound bites, music, sound effects, etc), graphical aids, animation, and video files in a learning plan in order to achieve the stated learning objectives. Research, design, and create/or copy, and utilize the media.
• Optimize all media files for display on the web.

Ideal candidate’s background includes:

• Graphic design experience with the ability to distinguish the best media that supports each skill to be trained on screen or in print, experience with producing work for instructional design and training.
• Basic knowledge of one of the following three course authoring tools: Lectora, Articulate, or Captivate is desirable.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premier, Flash and AutoCAD 3D Max (animation) or equivalent software, animation tools, sound creator and editor, web design tools as they relate to instructional development.
• Knowledge of developing for Learning Management System deployment.
• Excellent communication skills, well-organized, detail oriented.

Experience: Two years of experience equivalent to the level of Management Analyst I (total of four years of experience). Four years experience in training with an emphasis in graphic arts or media design highly preferred.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field (such as Graphic Design or Web Development). Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.

 Certified Professional in Learning and Performance™(CPLP™) preferred