Senior Instructional Systems Specialist

Summary This position is located in Division of Strategic Workforce Planning, Policy and Leadership Developmen. The supervisor is Scott Kelberg. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Responsibilities The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Instructional Systems Specialist, GG-1750-14 duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates training and development activities to meet agency-wide professional, clerical, information technology, supervisory, and management training needs. Assesses the implications of changes in agency goals and strategies, management systems, organizational structure, and applicable laws and regulations on education and training requirements. Evaluates and recommends sources of education and training to satisfy NRC needs, selecting new and alternative sources, as appropriate. Providing expert advice on instructional technologies, instructional design principles, learning methodologies, media selection, and evaluation techniques. Managing complex programs and contracts with external organizations and vendors for the design, development, implementation, delivery, and administration of training, professional development, and executive development programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience applying instructional systems design methods-such as ADDIE and performance consulting -to develop and maintain high quality technical training. Experience must include partnering with subject matter experts to design and develop modern learning solutions, including eLearning and multimedia-enhanced content. Additional required experience includes conducting training needs assessments using statistical techniques, applying learning metrics and evaluation models to measure training effectiveness, and managing projects or contracts to deliver training programs on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated expertise applying instructional systems design (ISD) methodologies, adult learning principles, and performance consulting techniques to analyze organizational performance needs and design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain effective learning solutions. Examples may include: applying the ADDIE model, Systems Approach to Training (SAT), performance consulting methodologies, adult learning theory, competency-based learning, curriculum development, and instructional design best practices to create instructor-led, virtual, blended, and online learning solutions. Demonstrated knowledge of instructional systems design principles required to analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve professional, technical, supervisory, leadership, scientific, and administrative training programs. Examples may include developing enterprise learning solutions that improve employee performance, technical competency, organizational effectiveness, and workforce capability. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in conducting training needs assessments, analyzing learning data, evaluating training effectiveness, and applying learning analytics to improve organizational performance. Examples may include collecting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data, conducting learner evaluations, measuring training effectiveness, and applying evaluation methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick Model or comparable evaluation frameworks. Demonstrated experience managing instructional design programs, projects, contracts, and organizational learning initiatives while balancing competing priorities, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. Examples may include serving as a Project Manager, Program Manager, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), or project lead responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating instructional development projects. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Education There are no education requirements for this position. Additional Information This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with the agency policy. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the agency. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.