Instructional Systems Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Lackland AFB, TX

About The Position

Serves as an Instructional Systems Specialist evaluating instructional programs in occupational specialties or complex subject areas for an AETC Technical Training Group. The position measures the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programs, develops and collects evaluation data, recommends modifications and changes to training programs, and completes special projects. The position requires professional knowledge of instructional systems and learning theory, along with the ability to plan and evaluate training programs, develop instructional materials, analyze data, and communicate findings and recommendations. Applicants must meet the GS-1750 education requirement and have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent. The position is at the GS-12 level.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Meet the GS-1750 basic education requirement: a completed four-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, including at least 24 semester hours in relevant coursework covering at least four of five specified areas: learning theory/psychology of learning/educational psychology; instructional design practices; educational evaluation; instructional product development; and computers in education and training.
Submit copies of transcripts when applying if using education to qualify; qualifying education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including experience with instructional systems concepts and methods, learning theory, instructional development, instructional program planning, training-program evaluation, research, data collection, interpretation, and recommendations.
Merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12 consideration when TIG applies.
Professional knowledge of learning theory and instructional systems principles, methods, practices, and techniques for formal training programs.
Knowledge of data collection techniques and practices, training resource programs, principles, and policies.
Skill in instructional design and materials development, analyzing learning problems, selecting teaching strategies, developing course plans, and conducting training studies and projects.
Ability to establish instructional program objectives and assess progress toward achievement.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze problems involving instructional materials or support equipment and develop timely, economical solutions.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Males must be registered for Selective Service, where applicable.
Must meet positive education requirements specified in the OPM qualification standards.
May be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must use direct deposit if hired as a federal employee.

Responsibilities

Measure the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programs across multiple specialty areas or complex subject areas.
Develop and collect evaluation data.
Recommend modifications and changes to training programs.
Accomplish special projects.
Plan evaluations of training programs, research and collect data, and interpret results to develop recommendations.
Establish instructional program objectives and assess progress toward their achievement.
Analyze problems related to instructional materials or support equipment and develop timely, economical solutions, potentially including finished instructional products.