Sr Analyst, Instructional Designer (Content Strategist) - Programming @ Sumtotal Systems

Catalog Content Contributor - Programming Software Development

Job Overview

Are you a knowledgeable programmer or instructor with a creative flair and a passion for content designJoin us to create impactful, learner-centered content that blends real-world expertise with engaging storytelling.

As a Catalog Content Contributor, you will work with the curriculum team to create engaging, instructionally sound learning experiences in the Programming Software Development domain. Working with subject matter experts (SMEs), you ll translate complex frameworks into clear, outcome-focused content across digital formats. This role demands instructional design expertise, a deep understanding of learner needs, and the ability to creatively script and plan high-impact learning assets from video courses to assessments.

Job Responsibilities

• Design creative and effective learning experiences grounded in instructional design principles, addressing diverse learner personas and real-world scenarios.


• Author and script engaging digital content, including on-demand videos, interactive walkthroughs/lessons, assessments, and job aids.


• Collaborate with visual designers, editors, and technical experts to bring content to life in a compelling and accessible format.


• Utilize Generative AI tools to accelerate and enhance content ideation, scripting, and personalization.


• Ensure instructional consistency, voice, and quality across all course deliverables and formats.

Skills Required

• Excellent scripting, writing, and communication skills; able to distil complex concepts into concise, engaging narratives.


• Strong creativity and storytelling ability with an understanding of how to structure content for different learning styles.


• Fluency with and experience in at least one web framework such as ASP.NET, Django, or React.


• Fluency with and experience in programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Python, Java, and JavaScript.


• Experience with developer tools such as Git, GitHub, and the command line

Preferred/Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or similar for content creation and enhancement.


• Understanding of instructional design models such as ADDIE, SAM, or Bloom s Taxonomy.


• Fluency with and experience in multiple web frameworks such as ASP.NET, Django, and React.