Training Specialist

Army Transformation and Training Command•Fort Carson, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, located at Fort Carson, Colorado. It is a Cyber Term position not to exceed three years; it may be extended up to a maximum of five years and may be converted to permanent without further competition after three years of continuous service in the position. Permanent federal employees selected for the role will be converted to a Cyber Term appointment. The role is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level and is aligned with the Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (M&S) Career Program. The Training Specialist advises on work methods, practices, and procedures; assesses training outcomes and program effectiveness against current Army Training doctrine; and provides guidance to improve the command’s training program. The role delivers instruction on technical signal, cyber, and electronic warfare, and oversees timely processing of progress reports, evaluations, and examinations. The incumbent maintains accomplishment records and reporting workflows and communicates work status, priorities, and methods to supervisors and team members. The position requires a Secret security clearance, which must be obtained and maintained, and satisfactory completion of required training and certification or recertification under DoDM 8140.03. Temporary duty travel is required approximately 10 percent of the time. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation, and is subject to a three-year probationary period unless the appointee has already met the applicable requirements. The position does not confer competitive status. Direct deposit is required; PCS costs and incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success in the position.
Specialized experience applying advanced problem-solving methods and techniques to advise on work methods, practices, and procedures.
Specialized experience evaluating training outcomes based on current policies and guidelines.
Specialized experience managing a command training program, such as developing course outlines, lesson plans, lectures, visual aids, and examinations.
Specialized experience serving as an instructor on technical signal, cyber, and/or electronic warfare for a command.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; the position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk.
Must satisfactorily complete required training and obtain the required certification or recertification under DoDM 8140.03.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must submit documents verifying eligibility.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
Appointment is subject to a three-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met applicable requirements.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Direct team performance by providing expert advice on work methods, practices, and procedures to support organizational objectives and high standards.
Assess training outcomes and overall program effectiveness based on current Army Training doctrine and organizational development objectives.
Provide professional guidance and assistance to superiors to improve the training program.
Provide command training on technical signal, cyber, and electronic warfare.
Ensure progress reports, evaluations, and examinations are processed in a timely manner.
Maintain records of accomplishments and reporting workflows.
Regularly communicate work status, priorities, and methods to the supervisor and team members.