Training Specialist (Course Manager)
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Anne Arundel County, MD - USA
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Job Summary
DCSAs Security Training (ST) operating component is seeking a Training Specialist/Course Manager with expertise in Industrial Security at our Security Academy in Linthicum this role you will serve as an industrial security subject matter expert analyzing designing developing delivering and evaluating security training products for DoW government and industry personnel supporting the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
As a TRAINING SPECIALIST (COURSE MANAGER) you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Developing delivering and evaluating DCSA training products and services to employ a variety of training techniques to provide security training worldwide.
- Assessing designing developing implementing and evaluating new or modified training courses and products based on DoW policies.
- Conducting routine annual maintenance as applicable to ensure information remains current relevant and accurate.
- Coordinating and presenting multidisciplinary security training via instructor-led or virtual instructor led training.
- Implementing new and innovative courses of instruction/training products.
- Demonstrating a highly practical knowledge of DoW security program requirements relative to the NISP and all applicable security disciplines.
- Must be a US citizen
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service. For more information
- Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
- This is a Drug Testing designated position
- Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case temporary basis for limited situations.
- If selected the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
- The position requires occasional temporary duty travel to locations within and outside of the Continental U.S and in the local area.
- Must successfully attain and maintain the Security Professional Education Development Program (SPeD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of hire.
- Must successfully attain and maintain the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) within 24 months of hire.
- Must successfully attain and maintain the Industrial Security Oversight Credential (ISOC) within 24 months of hire.
- Must attain and maintain the ST Instructor Certification at the Basic level within 24 months of initiation of the Instructor Certification Program.
This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1712:
Individual Occupational Requirements
Degree: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled
OR
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
- Teaching or instructing in an adult education program secondary school college military installation or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s)
- Supervising or administering a training program
- Development or review of training/course materials aids devices etc. and evaluation of training results
- Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Managements (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: for OPM qualification standards competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/12/2026.
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty responsibility and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of multiple security disciplines (industrial physical personnel and information) and their practical application in relation to Industrial Security principles policies and procedures.
- Developing implementing and assessing training products and delivery methods;
- Experience with Industrial Security and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) principles policies and procedures;
- Reviewing interpreting and applying policy changes to existing training and products;
- Skills in public speaking interpersonal and oral/written communication.
- Curriculum Development - Develop training and educational content with corresponding curricular products and services to facilitate competency acquisition.
- Instructional Delivery and Learner Development - Deliver provide and monitor training and education for individuals and groups within learning environments. Tailor and adapt instruction to ensure learners needs are met and learning outcomes are achieved.
- Legal Government and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents legal practices and document Government regulations Executive orders agency rules Government organization and functions and the democratic political process.
- Training and Education Analysis - Analyze processes/programs and interpret results in assessing training and education requirements. Identify individual and collective training and education capabilities and resources gaps and develop gap mitigation strategies.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
If qualifying for this position based on education transcripts must be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 2005 veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
If selected Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
If selected non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.
For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.
This position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106. DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).
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:
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