Instructional Systems Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

23h

About The Position

The Instructional Systems Specialist serves in a role concerned with programs of instruction and civilian occupational specialties or career fields. The position assesses the feasibility of educational technology and advanced methodologies, plans and designs instruction for complex development areas, and oversees development of instructional materials for broad specialty areas, course clusters, or diverse populations. It also establishes or reviews methods and instruments for measuring achievement of instructional objectives and develops local support requirements for multiple specialties or an entire career management field.

This is a term appointment not to exceed three years. The appointment may be extended to the maximum period permitted by law without further competition, or may end earlier due to lack of work or funds. The selectee may need to travel, undergo drug testing, and obtain and maintain the required security clearance. A probationary or trial period may apply; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

The position requires a qualifying degree with at least 24 semester hours in specified instructional and educational subject areas, including study in at least four of five listed areas, and at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent. Applicants are evaluated on professional knowledge and skills related to learning systems, instructional design and technology, training studies and projects, program analysis, problem solving, and communication.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Meet the basic education requirement: a degree including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work, with study 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.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, such as designing and developing complex instructional programs using advanced educational technology, developing course materials and analyzing test data, or identifying resource needs and analyzing costs for instructional systems or equipment.
• Meet the applicable GS time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-11 is required for the GS-12 level when TIG rules apply.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of learning systems principles, instructional design, materials development, training devices, simulators, technology application, and the development, resourcing, evaluation, and life-cycle acquisition of complex education and training programs.
• Demonstrate skill in training studies and projects, contracting processes, training execution and management, resource management, training evaluations, and continuous process improvement.
• Work harmoniously with personnel at all levels, represent the organization professionally, and establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and groups within AFIT, AETC, and Career Field Teams.
• Analyze complex instructional programs, training activities, and diverse data to determine efficiency and effectiveness or identify root causes of problems.
• Analyze problems and develop timely, economical, innovative, and effective solutions to improve training efficiency, effectiveness, and operations.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• Meet applicable security-clearance requirements and maintain the clearance required for the position.
• Be able to meet any drug-testing requirement and any probationary or trial period applicable to the appointment.
• Federal employees are required to use direct deposit.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts as required; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants claiming applicable preferences or transition eligibilities must submit the specified supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess the feasibility of using educational technology and other advanced methodologies for instructional courses, programs, or projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and design instruction for a complex development area.
• Develop and oversee the development of instructional materials for a broad specialty area, cluster of courses, or diverse population.
• Establish local guidelines and procedures for measuring achievement of instructional objectives, or review and develop measurement instruments for educational products.
• Plan and develop local support requirements for multiple specialties or an entire career management field.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior