Instructional Systems Specialist
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Job Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70623 - 158323
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code Section 1746 and Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A Section 213.3106(h).
Performs the following duties in support of Warfighting Acquisition University learning assets and training environment:
1. Analysis & Requirements Definition - Conducts needs assessments front-end analyses and job/occupational analyses to determine training gaps and performance requirements. - Collaborates with Learning Directors (LDs) Program Managers (PMs) SMEs and stakeholders to finalize requirements learning outcomes and solution recommendations.
2. Instructional Design & Learning Architecture - Leads the design of learning for assigned courses credentials or micro-learning assets. - Develops Design Documents including Learning objectives and outcomes Assessment strategies Blooms level alignment Minimum content coverage requirements Performance-based learning approaches Visual and instructional design principles. - Advises on instructional material formats delivery modes and technology selection. - Ensures adherence to adult learning principles accessibility requirements and Warfighting Acquisition University quality standards.
3. Instructional Material Development - Develops reviews or revises instructional materials such as storyboards lesson plans facilitator guides eLearning modules multimedia scripts and learner resources. - Designs or specifies training aids simulations job aids and technology-enhanced learning tools.
4. Contractor Oversight & Quality Assurance - Evaluates deliverables from contractor ISDs using checklists rubrics and documented change requests. - Reviews contractor-developed: Design Documents Multimedia products Accessibility components Support materials storyboards and test items.
5. Assessment Test & Measurement - Develops or reviews objective tests performance assessments rubrics and evaluation instruments. - Ensures assessments are valid reliable and aligned with performance requirements. - Supports assessment strategy development across learning assets and credentials. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance please go to for more information
- Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance
- If applicable incumbent must meet or be capable of meeting within the specified timeframes and maintaining Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the duties of an acquisition coded position.
- If applicable incumbent is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
- If applicable incumbent may be required to file an OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime irregular shifts and/or on the weekend.
- Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial aircraft.
Qualifications
Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the Warfighting Acquisition University Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements
To qualify for this position at a respective band/grade level you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the required years of specialized experience one band/grade-level lower (or equivalent) to include having specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Experience areas include but are not limited to curriculum development instructional design creating or delivering adult education creating or conducting corporate training managing or supporting the selection and implementation of learning systems conducting job/task or other performance needs analysis creating program or product evaluation tools or supporting program or product evaluation activities.
- Experience using instructional design theories models practices and methodologies; determining media selection and development practices for training environments; choosing appropriate learning and instructional technologies and deciding application for training environments; Evaluating learning and development services programs and products
- Highly Desired: Experience developing learning assets for the Department of War or other Federal Government organizations using the currently accepted methodology(s) for Instructional Systems Design.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
Warfighting Acquisition University Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements:
- Warfighting Acquisition University Pay Band A (AD-11) (Equivalent to a GS-09 through GS-13 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience:
- Basic requirements for Band A include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree and up to four years of experience in the appropriate functional area.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
This position is in the Excepted Service. For more information regarding Excepted Service employment please visit: you are a current Federal civilian employee in the Federal Competitive Service if selected you must sign a statement of understanding acknowledging you are transitioning from the Federal Competitive Service to the Federal Excepted Service.
Initial appointment is made for a period of three years conditional upon satisfactory completion of a Warfighting Acquisition University probationary period of two years. At the one year mark as part of an annual review consideration is given to extending the appointment; thus at any one time moving beyond that point an employee will have two years remaining.
Warfighting Acquisition University employees enjoy flexible work schedules and transit subsidy. At the supervisors discretion.
Warfighting Acquisition University requires reporting to the assigned duty location during each pay period.
May be required to provide a brief presentation or work sample(s) during the initial interview.
Warfighting Acquisition University participates in e-Verify with the Department of Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
If selected for this position you must be able to start employment within 30 days of acceptance (unless otherwise approved by Warfighting Acquisition University).
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
