Duties
Plan, develop, implement, deliver and maintain a quality organizational in-person, online, and/or hybrid training program that supports mission requirements and meets the on-going professional development needs of employees.
Evaluate, examine, and conduct in-depth analysis of current and future training development needs based upon an understanding of current employee skills, future skill needs, skill gaps, and mitigation strategies to address gaps, plan and implement initiatives, and define the direction of future training development.
Oversee the development, identification, scheduling, delivery, and evaluation of courses, workshops, conferences, database training, systems training, and meetings that are Section 508 compliant and meet the needs of employees.
Provide support to the NCTC Learning (NLEARN) training program designers and developers by applying detailed knowledge of the work and mission of the organization to produce training materials that may include organization-specific scenarios, case studies, supporting documentation, and other products that are used to create relevant and effective training materials.
Identify, evaluate, and select resources to develop training programs that meet the needs of employees and provide direction, guidance, and feedback to these individuals to ensure that the programs they develop are effective.
Develop and continually expand personal expertise on the training and development needs of employees using industry best practices for training and talent development to achieve a reputation as a subject matter expert on training requirements in support of a specified mission.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Extensive knowledge of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the larger Intelligence Community (IC) mission, operations, tradecraft, and capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of training programs, courses, and other instructional methodologies, including the ability to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate courses, programs, and solutions to develop required workforce skills and abilities.
Extensive knowledge and experience in applying adult learning principles and methodologies to the instruction, design, and/or selection of courses.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as demands change.
Demonstrated ability to work productively in a fluid environment with changing requirements and priorities; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers.
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on senior-level guidance.
Demonstrated ability to work effective both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
Seven to ten years of demonstrated and sustained performance in progressively responsible positions in adult education or related field AND/OR substantive area relevant to the IC or ODNI.
At least three years of demonstrated and sustained performance instructing and applying instructional design frameworks.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or comparable work experience in education, talent development, or related field.
Certifications/Licenses: Instructor Certification as applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
A complete application package must include:
a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:?Job title; Name of employer; Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format); Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) and;?Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.
c. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
d. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.
Click "Apply" at the top of the page. Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJobs. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Classified or government sensitive information
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.