National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Training and Education Officer (Hiring Event)
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Summary
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: Experience with ensuring timely completion of learning solutions deliverables. Experience using oral and written communication skills to convey information. Experience working in a collaborative environment as part of a team to manage requirements and/or expectations of stakeholders. Experience analyzing relevant information or data to support a recommendation. Experience creating accurate and comprehensive course documentation (e.g., lesson plans, facilitator guides, course design guides, etc.) to meet training needs. Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Captivate, Storyline, Lectora). EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance Improvement, Adult Learning, Adult Continuing Education, Human Capital Management, Educational or I/O Psychology, or a related field. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in the development, evaluation, and/or implementation of training and educational programs, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in the development, evaluation, and/or implementation of training and educational programs, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: Experience in leading teams and/or projects. Experience analyzing relevant information or data to support a recommendation. Experience in teaching/facilitating courses or other training-related events. Experience with data collection and analysis to evaluate training effectiveness to support recommendations for improvement. Experience in using a variety of technologies to facilitate learning. Experience with designing and developing video-based training and/or micro-learning.
Major Duties
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Training and Education Officers play a key role in advancing workforce capability through the development and instruction of high �quality learning solutions that support the transfer of knowledge to adult learners. The ideal candidate brings experience in instructional design, training development, project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with emerging technologies, including super intelligence (Sl), is also valued for enhancing learning outcomes and supporting organizational goals.
Requirements
SPECIAL INFO: As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards. - U.S. Citizenship - Security Clearance - Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) - Polygraph & Drug Test - Direct Deposit - Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider: performance conduct; needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and the efficiency of the Federal service SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs. NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process. This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility.
Required Documents
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How to Apply
Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process. All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements, so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGA's business. You can apply for the job opening at https://careers.nga.mil/psp/CAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=20270031&PostingSeq=2