Instructional Systems Specialist

Quick Facts

Instructional Systems Specialist at GS-09 or GS-11 (full performance level GS-12). Leads design, development, evaluation, and revision of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs, supporting accreditation efforts.

Description

In this role, you will lead end-to-end instructional systems work—analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision, and administration—for law enforcement training programs. You will use learning theory, instructional design practices, educational evaluation, instructional product development, and education technology to ensure training effectiveness and support accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead working groups preparing for Curriculum Development Conferences (CDC) and Curriculum Review Conferences (CRC) using the FLETC ISD process.
• Lead analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of training programs.
• Provide expert guidance in learning theory, instructional design, educational evaluation, and instructional product development.
• Support accreditation of training programs aligned with Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) Board requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for training divisions and partner organizations in curriculum design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
• Develop instructional materials, and create tests/surveys/evaluation instruments to measure and improve training effectiveness.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and successful background investigation.
• Maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Complete initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment if required.
• Occasional travel; overtime may be required; weekends and federal holidays may be required; emergency essential.
• Resume limited to two pages.
• Education and coursework meeting federal requirements: a four-year degree including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours, with study in at least four of five areas (learning theory/educational psychology; instructional design practices; educational evaluation; instructional product development; computers in education and training).
• GS-09: qualify via specialized experience in instructional design/learning theory for training modules plus use of education technology (e.g., LMS); or a directly related master’s degree; or 2 years of graduate education (36 credit hours) directly relating; or a qualifying combination.
• GS-11: qualify via specialized experience coordinating full-length/complex training programs, creating complete instructional materials, building testing materials, and applying educational technology/authoring systems/LMS; or a directly related Ph.D.; or 3 years of graduate education (54 credit hours); or a qualifying combination.
• Submit transcripts from an accredited institution (foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency when applicable).

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for you and your family, with eligibility depending on position type.