Training Administrator

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers • Cheltenham, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is an inter-agency organization that prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America’s people, property, and institutions. This Training Administrator position is in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops, Training Management Operations Directorate, Training Resources Coordination Division, Training Resources Scheduling Branch, in Cheltenham, Maryland. The role supports training operations by planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving instructional support, student administration, enterprise scheduling, classroom utilization, facility management, practical exercise scheduling, role-player coordination, automated training systems, and enterprise training resources.

The position may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level. A GS-09 selectee may be promoted to GS-11 without further competition. The position is emergency essential and is required to sustain operations under all conditions and/or ensure continuity of operations for mission-essential functions. Occasional travel may be required. A relocation incentive of up to 15% of pay may be authorized; permanent change of station is not authorized.

Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment, with frequent walking between classrooms and specialized training venues. Occasional lifting and carrying of training materials weighing up to approximately 30 pounds may be required. The role involves frequent interaction throughout training facilities, classrooms, conference rooms, and administrative offices, and may include visits to other FLETC Training Delivery Points. Work outside normal business hours may be required during surge training operations, emergencies, continuity-of-operations activations, or other mission-essential activities.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a background investigation, and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license for official government business. Applicants tentatively selected for employment are subject to drug testing. Current or recent GS employees must meet time-in-grade requirements. A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• A valid state-issued driver’s license maintained for official government business.
• Current or recent GS employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• GS-11 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in evaluating large-scale training programs and resource/facility utilization; analyzing training programs for resource needs and scheduling conflicts; coordinating stakeholders and integrating actions into comprehensive training plans; and managing enterprise scheduling and student administrative systems. Alternatively, a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of related progressively higher-level graduate education, a related LL.M., or an eligible combination of graduate education and experience may qualify.
• GS-09 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 reviewing training schedules, enrollment data, and resource information; coordinating with instructors, administrators, program offices, and stakeholders; and supporting enterprise scheduling and student administrative systems. Alternatively, a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of related progressively higher-level graduate education, a related LL.B. or J.D., or an eligible combination of graduate education and experience may qualify.
• Education used to meet qualification requirements must be from an accredited institution; transcripts and applicable supporting documentation must be submitted.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages.
• Set up direct deposit for pay.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants tentatively selected for employment must pass required drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Administer and evaluate enterprise training operations by coordinating instructional requirements, student administration, scheduling, classroom utilization, instructor assignments, facility use, practical exercise scheduling, role-player support, equipment, and other resources.
• Manage enterprise training schedules and resource requirements by reviewing programs of instruction, curriculum changes, enrollment projections, facility capacity, instructor availability, and resource allocations; identify conflicts, forecast needs, and recommend improvements.
• Serve as functional administrator and subject matter expert for the Student Administration and Scheduling System (SASS), maintaining student and scheduling data, supporting users, developing procedures and job aids, delivering system training, resolving issues, coordinating functional testing, and supporting enhancements.
• Develop reports, dashboards, trend analyses, workload studies, and briefing materials.
• Advise leadership and stakeholders on training administration, business rules, automated systems, and process improvements.
• Support special projects, modernization efforts, and continuity operations.
• Coordinate training operations across training facilities and venues, including during surge operations or other mission-essential activities.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type.
• A relocation incentive of up to 15% of pay may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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