Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist (Branch Chief, ITA)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A), Intelligence Training Academy. The primary purpose of this position is to serves a Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist Branch Chief at the ITA, responsible for leading the design and development of training courses. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Major duties: As a Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist (Branch Chief, ITA), GS-1750-14, your typical work assignments may include: Supports and assists the ITA Director and Deputy Director in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the ITA team, ensuring ITA activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Serves as Acting Director or Deputy in the event of their absence. Manage and lead the development of ITA courses in accordance with procedures and standards. Collaborates with stakeholders for subject matter expertise in course development and work closely with ITA instructor cadre on course delivery standards. Manage ITA Accreditation Manager(s) who ensure ITA, as an Academy and specific ITA courses, establish and maintain compliance with FLETA standards. Engages with FLETA Office of Accreditation to ensure ITA leadership and staff remain current on FLETA procedures and standards. Manages ITA personnel responsible for maintaining the HSELMS system for the Homeland Security Enterprise for virtual training delivery, course registration, program management, and training-related performance measures. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies various guidelines, policies, and regulations. Manages execution of I&A workforce development and academic programs as well as individual career development planning processes for I&A employees. Assists in planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Performs other duties as assigned. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Qualifications: INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR) This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement that must be met prior to meeting the specialized experience. Basic Requirements: Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas: Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software. NOTE: To meet this IOR, you must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. Failure to submit a copy will result in you receiving an ineligible rating. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess the specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-13) or public or private sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Leading or managing intelligence training programs, including developing, maintaining, and evaluating curricula, courses, instructional materials, and learning modalities. Overseeing accreditation, learning management systems, and workforce development programs. Applying training-related laws, regulations, policies, and standards. Supervising staff by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and addressing employee development needs. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to plan, assess, and improve training programs, resources, contracts, and program effectiveness. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet these requirements, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).