Training Specialist

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-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: 1. Experience developing, implementing, and assessing existing training products for necessary updates as needed; and 2. Experience developing distant learning and/or in-person Information Security training in line with National, and Department of Defense (DoD) Information Security principles, policies, and procedures; and 3. Experience reviewing, interpreting, and applying Information Security based policy changes to existing training products; and 4. Experience using Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, to include presentations to senior personnel. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. 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. 2. Instructor Assessment- 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. Learning and Program Evaluation- 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. 3. Security Education, Training and Awareness- Develop, administer, and maintain curricula and materials on the full range of security principles and practices. Conduct and track security awareness briefings and debriefings. 4. Education and Training Technology- Identify, evaluate, and leverage emerging and existing technologies that provide rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for instructors and learners
The incumbent serves as a Training Specialist (Course Manager) at the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) in Linthicum, MD. The incumbent, utilizing their knowledge, and experience reviews and interprets new & existing Information Security policies, procedures, and regulations, and then analyzes their impact on developing, implementing, and maintaining the CDSE curricula; and delivered to an audience of DOD, other government organizations, and to cleared industry personnel.