Instructional Systems Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Goodfellow AFB, TX

20h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Training Manager in the Training Support Flight at an AETC Technical Training Center, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing training concepts, programs, and procedures to meet instructional requirements. The position directs instructional programs for active-duty Air Force personnel, ANG and AFRC personnel, other U.S. military active-duty and reserve personnel, DoD civilians, other U.S. government agencies, and foreign military students. Programs may include initial skills, advanced, supplemental, distance learning, and field training courses. The specialist manages total training requirements to maintain operational manning requirements for multiple specialties or assigned career fields, prepares and reviews technical and economic data to support acquisition of complex multifunctional instructional systems equipment and services, and manages programming actions associated with assigned courses.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Must be willing and able to travel by military and commercial air.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Must meet the positive education requirements for the GS-1750 Instructional Systems Series: a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position, with coursework in at least four of five specified areas: learning theory or educational psychology; instructional design practices; educational evaluation; instructional product development; and computers in education and training.
Must have 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, training program planning and evaluation, and researching and interpreting data to make recommendations.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement; one year at the GS-11 level is required for the GS-12 level.
Knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of instructional systems and formal training programs.
Knowledge of training resources programs, principles, and policies.
Skill in instructional design and materials development, including analyzing learning problems, selecting teaching strategies, and developing course plans.
Ability to establish instructional program objectives and assess progress toward their achievement.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must submit copies of transcripts when using education to qualify.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must be able to work outside normal duty hours occasionally.

Responsibilities

Direct the development of instructional programs, including initial-skills, advanced, supplemental, distance-learning, and field-training courses.
Manage total training requirements to maintain operational manning requirements for multiple specialties or assigned career fields.
Prepare, document, and review technical and economic data supporting acquisition of complex, multifunctional instructional systems equipment and services.
Manage programming actions associated with assigned courses.
Administer, advise on, design, develop, or provide educational and training services in formal training programs.
Analyze learning problems, select teaching strategies using appropriate models, and develop course plans and instructional materials.
Establish instructional program objectives and assess progress toward achieving them.
Analyze problems related to instructional materials or support equipment and develop timely, economical solutions, including finished instructional products.