Supervisory Training Specialist (Security)

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1712: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Specialized Experience 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. If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) i.e. 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 11/15/2024. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1712 series above, your application package must reflect the applicable specialized experience below. 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-13) 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: 1. Experience applying DoD and National level security policies sufficient to evaluate, develop, implement and maintain Security curricula; and 2. Experience managing the evaluation of training programs, recommending changes and providing special services, program advice and assistance; and 3. Experience applying project management principles and processes and principles of managing professionals on a project team; and 4. Experience applying the knowledge of instructional materials development and implementation efforts sufficient to create, maintain, and deploy curricula for the assigned security area of focus, to participate in curriculum reviews and evaluations and to adapt curricula to established technology-based platforms, methods and techniques. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Training and Education Analysis Technical -Analyze processes/programs and interpret results in assessing training and education requirements. Identify individual and collective training and education capabilities and resourcing gaps, and develop gap mitigation strategies. 2. Education / Training Program Administration Technical – Organize, plan, and coordinate the functions, provisions, schedules, and administrative activities, which are required to conduct education and training programs. Manage the organization, operation, and resources to facilitate instruction and future planning. 3. Instructor Assessment Technical -Observe, assess, and provide feedback to instructors related to the presentation and facilitation of training sessions. Contribute to instructor qualification/certification process to maintain quality of instruction. 4. Learning and Program Evaluation Technical – Assess the learning outcomes, design, and effectiveness of curricula and training programs, using internal and external assessment methods and tools, to ensure quality and degree of implementation, and to inform instructional decisions.
DCSA is Americas Gatekeeper and the largest security organization in the U.S. government. The DCSA Security Academy ensures the mission readiness of Americas Gatekeepers by providing comprehensive training programs to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to support national security. This position leads the interdisciplinary security branch within the Security Academy providing tailored training programs to support mission readiness and mission integration across the DCSA.