Training Instructor (Computer Science)

Air Education and Training Command•Keesler AFB, MS

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to teach Communications Security (COMSEC) courses and serve as the COMSEC Manager for the 336 TRS Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Training COMSEC Account. The instructor teaches in classroom, laboratory, or field settings; develops, updates, and maintains course-specific training materials; and evaluates student progress and performance. The position manages cryptographic activities, including the Cryptographic Access Program. The position is identified as Technical Training Essential and as a faculty position at the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must hold at least an associate's degree for CCAF faculty eligibility; transcripts must be submitted when education is used to qualify.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including relevant instruction on COMSEC/KMI systems and components, or qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience meeting 100% of the requirements.
For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-09 level is required to meet time-in-grade for GS-11, when applicable.
Knowledge of instructional principles and methods for teaching students with varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Knowledge of computer science, KMI, related hardware and software, operating systems, COMSEC management software, and computer-communications software.
Knowledge of test and measurement principles, training aids and devices, instructional design, and materials development.
Knowledge of telecommunications equipment, operations, concepts, practices, and methods sufficient to manage COMSEC and the Cryptographic Access Program.
Skill in completing special training studies and projects.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Conduct classroom, laboratory, or field instruction.
Manage COMSEC cryptographic activities and the Cryptographic Access Program as the COMSEC Manager for the 336 TRS KMI Training COMSEC Account.
Develop, update, and maintain training materials for assigned courses.
Evaluate student progress and performance.
Keep current with software and hardware changes that may affect course material.
Develop specifications and coordinate delivery of IT security awareness training for end users.