Instructional Systems Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Instructional Systems Specialist
• Department: Division of Technical Training

Description

Coordinate the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of technical training programs, ensuring staff have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to perform assigned job functions. Oversee incorporation of technical and regulatory information, development of learning objectives and curriculum materials, and quality control for assigned areas. Maintain proficiency with information resources and training delivery systems, including document management, web-based systems, and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training program design, development, implementation, and maintenance using instructional systems methods
• Develop course and module learning objectives; create lesson objectives, instructor lesson plans, student materials, examination questions, and graphics
• Incorporate technical and regulatory information and maintain assigned curriculum areas
• Use hardware training aids and integrate computer, electronic, and video training resources
• Perform training needs analyses; recommend training strategies, plans, and programs to improve organizational performance
• Assess and respond to changes in missions, management systems, organizational structure, and applicable laws/regulations
• Evaluate training effectiveness using learning metrics and evaluation models; recommend corrective actions when performance is not optimal
• Identify best/alternate sources of instruction and assess costs/benefits of course offerings and proposals
• Advise on instructional techniques, methodologies, self-study components, and selective use/modification of ISD processes for traditional and nontraditional delivery (eLearning, interactive multimedia, distance learning)
• Manage contracted training courses/modules: select contractors, develop contract provisions and statements of work, monitor technical accuracy/performance, and coordinate improvements
• Coordinate with regional and program office personnel; determine office needs, review recommended courses, and develop procurement plans
• Ensure training program alignment with strategic plan goals and provide timely recommendations to management

Requirements

• At least 1 year of specialized experience applying instructional systems design methods (e.g., ADDIE) and performance consulting to develop/maintain high-quality technical training
• Experience partnering with subject matter experts to create modern learning solutions (eLearning and multimedia-enhanced content)
• Experience conducting training needs assessments and using learning metrics and evaluation models to measure training effectiveness
• Experience managing training projects or contracts to deliver on time and within budget
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements (including background investigation/clearance and potential waiver)
• Drug testing position; subject to pre-appointment drug testing
• Must complete a 1–2 year trial period with written certification that continued employment advances the public interest
• Meet qualifications for the Instructional Systems series 1750 (degree with required coursework) or equivalent specialized experience; submit transcripts if qualifying via education

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits: comprehensive health and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; dental and vision; retirement plan similar to 401(k)/Thrift Savings Plan
• Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family-friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits