TRAINING SPECIALIST

If you are a motivated professional interested in protecting America's trusted workforce and trusted workspaces, then we want to hear from you. As a seasoned security professional, you possess a unique combination of skills and experience that make you an ideal candidate for this role. Your ability to coordinate and administrate effectively, combined with your expertise in security, make you an asset to our organization.

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1712: Individual Occupational Requirements Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to Cybersecurity/Information Systems Security. or Experience General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided evidence of the ability to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or occupation. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor; in on-the-job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving application of the principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled. 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. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ 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 10/27/2025 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-14 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: Leveraging subject matter expertise in DoD and National Security, cybersecurity and information system security roles and functions. Maintaining awareness of updates and changes to DoD, National Security, and cybersecurity policies and requirements, and information system security professional operating procedures. Implementing instructional design to develop and deliver training content including instructor led training, virtual instructor led training, and corresponding performance support tools to ensure the mission readiness. Conducting content review, updating instructional materials, analysis and change recommendations, and curricula support. Experience planning, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals and objectives. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Legal, Government and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process. 2. Planning and Evaluation - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 3. Security - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents. 4. 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. 5. Curriculum Development - Develop training and educational content with corresponding curricular products and services to facilitate competency acquisition.