TRAINING SPECIALIST (COURSE MANAGER)

Summary

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).

Duties

As a TRAINING SPECIALIST (COURSE MANAGER) you will be responsible for the following duties: 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. Qualifications

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1712: Individual Occupational Requirements Degree: 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s) Supervising or administering a training program Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. *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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ 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 10/12/2026. 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: 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. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. If qualifying for this position based on education, transcripts must be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the SME Resume Panel review. Application Questionnaire: Applicants must complete a screen out questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting the basic education requirement and minimum qualifications for the position may move on to the SME Resume Panel review. EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other 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. 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. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).