Training Specialist (Course Manager)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DCSA's Security Training (ST) operating component is seeking a Training Specialist/Course Manager with expertise in Industrial Security at our Security Academy in Linthicum, MD. In this role you will serve as an industrial security subject matter expert, analyzing, designing, developing, delivering and evaluating security training products for DoW government and industry personnel supporting the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Must successfully attain and maintain the Security Professional Education Development Program (SPeD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of hire.
• Must successfully attain and maintain the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) within 24 months of hire.
• Must successfully attain and maintain the Industrial Security Oversight Credential (ISOC) within 24 months of hire.
• Must attain and maintain the ST Instructor Certification at the Basic level within 24 months of initiation of the Instructor Certification Program.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction.
• Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of multiple security disciplines (industrial, physical, personnel and information) and their practical application in relation to Industrial Security principles, policies, and procedures.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing training products and delivery methods; Experience with Industrial Security and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) principles, policies, and procedures; Reviewing, interpreting and applying policy changes to existing training and products; Skills in public speaking, interpersonal, and oral/written communication.
• Curriculum Development - Develop training and educational content with corresponding curricular products and services to facilitate competency acquisition.
• Instructional Delivery and Learner Development - Deliver, provide, and monitor training and education for individuals and groups within learning environments. Tailor and adapt instruction to ensure learners' needs are met and learning outcomes are achieved.
• Legal, Government and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and document, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
• Training and Education Analysis - Analyze processes/programs and interpret results in assessing training and education requirements. Identify individual and collective training and education capabilities and resources gaps, and develop gap mitigation strategies.

Nice To Haves

• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Responsibilities

• Developing, delivering, and evaluating DCSA training, products and services to employ a variety of training techniques to provide security training worldwide.
• Assessing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating new or modified training courses and products based on DoW policies.
• Conducting routine annual maintenance as applicable to ensure information remains current, relevant, and accurate.
• Coordinating and presenting multidisciplinary security training via instructor-led or virtual instructor led training.
• Implementing new and innovative courses of instruction/training products.
• Demonstrating a highly practical knowledge of DoW security program requirements relative to the NISP and all applicable security disciplines.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree