Curriculum Specialist

Curriculum Specialist

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as the Curriculum Operations and Support Specialist, in the Military Cilvilian Transition Office (MCTO) within the Defense Support Services Center (DSSC). Manages functional courses as assigned, manages, assigns, and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian, contracted and military course authors, lesson authors, or editors.

Major Duties:

• As a Curriculum Specialist at the GS-1701-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Manages functional courses as assigned, manages, assigns, and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian and military course authors, lesson authors, or editor essential to the operation of the TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP missions, curricula development / implementation, impacting transition and reintegration operations throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). Ensures evolving changes in TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP are incorporated into the curriculum and synchronous with MCTO mission and objectives. Participates as a key leader in DoD curriculum activities and initiatives in cooperation with other DoD and partner agencies. Leads interagency teams and oversees participation in initiatives with DoD Component offices, inter-agencies, and contractors, as required. Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives. Coordinates the design, development, assessment and revision of all TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP curriculum to include being a key subject matter expert in the interagency curriculum development, including curriculum from VA, DOL, SBA, and OPM.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Development, implementation and delivery of in-person and virtual curriculum across the transition and reintegration enterprise; Assign and manage tasks to meet stated goals and objectives. Develop online curriculum using Articulate 360's two primary e-learning course authoring tools Storyline and Rise. Determine and implement guidelines for curriculum development, and instructional programs. Ensure technical accuracy and consistency of final products through written and oral communications with emphasis on ability to prepare, articulate, and present views and findings. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1701 series. A. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. Compute the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total should be at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts could result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12915953. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-04-05