Senior Instructional Systems Specialist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission•Rockville, MD

About The Position

This position is in the Division of Strategic Workforce Planning, Policy and Leadership Development. The successful candidate performs the full range of Senior Instructional Systems Specialist, GG-1750-14 duties, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training and development activities to meet agency-wide professional, clerical, information technology, supervisory, and management training needs. The role assesses how changes in agency goals and strategies, management systems, organizational structure, laws, and regulations affect education and training requirements, and evaluates and recommends appropriate training sources. It provides expert advice on instructional technologies, instructional design principles, learning methodologies, media selection, and evaluation techniques. The specialist also manages complex programs and contracts with external organizations and vendors for the design, development, implementation, delivery, and administration of training, professional development, and executive development programs. The position may be eligible for situational telework under agency policy.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-13) in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Experience applying instructional systems design methods, such as ADDIE and performance consulting, to develop and maintain high-quality technical training.
Experience partnering with subject matter experts to design and develop modern learning solutions, including eLearning and multimedia-enhanced content.
Experience conducting training needs assessments using statistical techniques and applying learning metrics and evaluation models to measure training effectiveness.
Experience managing projects or contracts to deliver training programs on time and within budget.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements; a transferable security clearance or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
Must complete pre-appointment drug testing and meet the agency's drug-free employment requirements.
Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.
Resume must describe how the applicant meets the specialized experience and desired qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Expertise applying instructional systems design methodologies, adult learning principles, and performance consulting to analyze organizational performance needs and design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain learning solutions.
Knowledge of methods such as ADDIE, Systems Approach to Training (SAT), performance consulting, adult learning theory, competency-based learning, curriculum development, and instructional design best practices.
Knowledge of instructional systems design principles for developing and continuously improving professional, technical, supervisory, leadership, scientific, and administrative training programs.
Experience creating enterprise learning solutions that improve employee performance, technical competency, organizational effectiveness, and workforce capability.
Knowledge and skill in training needs assessments, learning-data analysis, training-effectiveness evaluation, and learning analytics.
Experience collecting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data, conducting learner evaluations, and applying the Kirkpatrick Model or comparable evaluation frameworks.
Experience managing instructional design programs, projects, contracts, and organizational learning initiatives while balancing priorities, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
Experience as a project manager, program manager, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), or project lead responsible for instructional development projects.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training and development activities to meet agency-wide training needs.
Assess the effects of changes in agency goals, strategies, management systems, organizational structure, laws, and regulations on education and training requirements.
Evaluate and recommend education and training sources to meet agency needs, selecting new or alternative sources as appropriate.
Provide expert advice on instructional technologies, instructional design principles, learning methodologies, media selection, and evaluation techniques.
Manage complex programs and contracts with external organizations and vendors for training and professional, executive, and workforce development programs.
Conduct training needs assessments, analyze learning data, and evaluate training effectiveness.
Manage projects or contracts to deliver training programs on time and within budget.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Thrift Savings Plan (retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k))
Annual vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Family-friendly leave policies
11 paid holidays per year
Transit benefits