Instructional Systems Specialist

Instructional Systems Specialist

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Salary Range: $95489 - $148037 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Technical Training Directorate, Air Traffic Technical Training Group (AJI-2400). This group is responsible for the administration and oversight of Air Traffic Technical Training, including the identification of policies and requirements for air traffic technical training in support of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Major Duties:

• As a recognized expert in instructional system design, the Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) applies expert knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of instructional design to provide leadership for highly complex activities involving the instructional design standards and structure across the technical training curriculum for the Air Traffic Organization under the minimal direction of the Team Manager. As a principal specialist, the ISS uses experience leading/conducting technical training courses for a highly complex technical workforce to define and direct challenging projects, programs, and activities. Applies instructional design principles, practices, techniques, and tools to consult on technical training programs at Air Traffic Control facilities. Analyzes technical occupations or performs job task analysis to develop instructional methods, techniques, and competencies for the ATC and ATSS workforce. Designs, develops and maintains technical training material to improve instructional effectiveness. The ISS uses new Instructional System Design Methods and technologies such as experiential learning (gaming/simulation); blended learning (e.g. Blackboard) to develop and/or maintain training material and curricula and to analyze and study technical training programs. Uses learning content management system software technology to revise existing instructional courses, and develops new training courses. Conducts studies, evaluates and recommends program improvements that impact a wide range of training activities. Develops innovative and effective methods to improve training programs and to ensure consistent high quality technical training to the FAA technical workforce. Develops technical training material and curriculum to prepare reports and recommendations on the use of new and/or improved teaching techniques. Analyzes and validates instructional content as required. Researches and analyzes new technologies to evaluate their impact on FAA's short and long term training development. Incorporates existing and new emerging learning technologies to delivery training strategies. Ensures all training programs leverage appropriate adult learning principles. Applies project management principles to monitor and oversee the work of contract instructional designers tasked with developing ATC/ATSS training materials. Manages the overall training project list for training being developed by both contract and internal resources. Contacts are internal and external and include representatives from all ATO service units, labor organizations, the military and aviation industry. The ISS often represents the Service Unit as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on instructional design standard development. Consults with subject matter experts to design and develop training materials. Often represents AJI on training committees and in meetings to discuss and implement technical training for the operational workforce. Develops briefings that convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies and new initiatives to internal and external audiences. Although broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, the ISS is often required to develop new approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. The ISS may create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the project or other work activities. The Team Manager reviews work only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.

Qualifications: Qualifications Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience analyzing and validating instructional content for technical occupations to prepare reports and recommendations on the use of new or improved teaching techniques. Experience in applying project management principles to lead and monitor the work of contract instructional designers tasked with developing training materials. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. * Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

How to Apply: Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-14