Summary The incumbent serves as an Information Security (Course Manager) at the CDSE in Linthicum, MD. The incumbent, utilizing their knowledge, and experience reviews and interprets new & existing Information Security policies, procedures, and regulations, and then analyzes their impact on developing, implementing, and maintaining the CDSE Information Security curricula. Training that is developed and delivered to an audience of DOD, other government organizations, and to cleared industry personnel. Responsibilities As a Training Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties: - Serves as a Training Specialist (Information Security Course Manager) at the CDSE in Linthicum, MD. The incumbent, utilizing their subject matter knowledge, reviews and assist in the interpretation of new and existing Information security related policy, procedures, and regulations. - Responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining Information security related training and education products intended for CDSE's targeted student audience. - Utilizing their subject matter knowledge, and experience provides recommendations for new CDSE course, and/or training product development, along with completion of maintenance on existing security training, products, and services. - Serves as course manager responsible for developing training products pertaining on the following Information Security topics: procedures regarding the safeguarding, storing, destruction, transmitting, and transporting classified information. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1712: *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) i.e. for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/04/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing, implementing, and assessing existing training products for necessary updates as needed; Additionally, experience demonstrated while playing in an integral role in developing distant learning and/or in-person Information Security training in line with National, and Department of Defense (DoD) Information Security principles, policies, and procedures; Experience reviewing, interpreting, and applying Information Security based policy changes to existing training products; Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, to include presentations to senior personnel. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 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. Instructor Assessment- Observe, assess, and provide feedback to instructors related to the presentation and facilitation of training sessions. Contribute to instructor qualification/certification process to maintain quality of instruction. Learning and Program Evaluation- Assess the learning outcomes, design, and effectiveness of curricula and training programs, using internal and external assessment methods and tools, to ensure quality and degree of implementation, and to inform instructional decisions. Security Education, Training and Awareness- Develop, administer, and maintain curricula and materials on the full range of security principles and practices. Conduct and track security awareness briefings and debriefings. Education and Training Technology- Identify, evaluate, and leverage emerging and existing technologies that provide rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for instructors and learners Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.