Instructional Systems Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Redstone Arsenal, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent position with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Learning Center, Quality Assurance and Technology Branch at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The Instructional Systems Specialist evaluates policies, training products, regulations, doctrine, and education and training programs to assess applicability, effectiveness, and opportunities to improve the Proponent Sponsored Engineer Corps Training (PROSPECT) program. The position contributes to the design and implementation of the annual Master Evaluation Plan (MEP), conducts accreditation-related self-assessments and needs analyses, and drafts policies and procedures governing training quality and administration. Temporary duty travel (TDY) is required up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, including at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work, with coursework in at least four of five areas: learning theory/psychology of learning/educational psychology; instructional design practices; educational evaluation; instructional product development; and computers in education and training. Transcripts must be attached.
One year of specialized experience using analysis instruments to support assessment of learning performance capabilities, evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of training and education products, and using methods to assess individual or organizational performance.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Position may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Must meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of the employment authority categories listed in the posting.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new policies, training products, regulations, and doctrine for applicability and effectiveness in improving the PROSPECT program.
Evaluate education and training programs, including administrative policies and procedures, curricula, instructional methods, and techniques.
Provide input on the design of and implement the annual Master Evaluation Plan (MEP), which includes internal and external evaluation criteria.
Conduct self-assessments in accordance with agency accreditation guidelines to demonstrate compliance and progress on the post-accreditation improvement plan.
Conduct needs analysis and assessment studies to identify and verify command training deficiencies or needs.
Draft policies, procedures, and regulations governing the conduct, quality control, and administration of training.