INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a Instructional Systems Specialist in the Training Directorate (N7 Department) of CTR FOR EXPL ORD DISP DIV.
Major duties
You will analyze training requirements and designs courseware based on established Instructional Systems Design (ISD) models. You will design specific, measurable learning objectives using frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy to develop learning objectives, course outlines, lesson plans, storyboards, and assessment instruments. You will monitor training indicators, applies data-driven statistical analysis, and implements practical, intuitive, and experimental processes designed to increase the quality and effectiveness of training programs. You will monitor training indicators, applies data-driven statistical analysis, and implements practical, intuitive, and experimental processes designed to increase the quality and effectiveness of training programs.
What you need to qualify
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Applying adult learning theories, educational psychology, and frameworks like Bloom's Taxonomy to conduct training needs assessments and task analyses for highly technical organizational missions (e.g., Joint Service EOD and Diving); (2) Utilizing advanced educational technologies-including Generative AI, Adobe Captivate, and Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI)-to optimize curriculum design workflows and increase productivity; (3) Ensuring the technical integrity of curriculum data through the administration and direct data entry into enterprise systems (such as AIM, CPM, LOM, CeTARS, LEAD), and various Learning Management Systems (LMS); and (4) Validating test item banks, applying instructional measurement methods, and advising leadership on training administration policies (such as the NAVEDTRA 142 series) to ensure compliance with National Accreditation requirements.". My experience demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/instructional-systems-series-1750/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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