Instructional Systems Specialist NF4

Job Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!  MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.  

This position is located at Headquarters, Quantico, VA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as an Instructional Systems Specialist NF4.

Major Duties

Serves as the Training and Curriculum Specialist responsible for planning, coordinating, developing and maintaining subject matter curriculum for all programs in the Marine and Family Programs Division.

In coordination with program managers who are subject matter experts for their programs and other designated subject matter experts, the incumbent employs appropriate learning theories and evidence-based practices of educational psychology to determine the learning objectives and task learning relationships, cluster learning events, organize course content, and develop instruction design plans; analyzes learning problems, selects teaching strategies using appropriate models, and develops course plans using this information; identifies tasks that can be efficiently and effectively supported by job or skill performance aids, selects suitable performance measures or develops new measures required to document effectiveness; develops learning maps and performs learning analyses from the initial training levels through the operating levels of tasks or jobs; derives performance objectives and criterion test items and uses a systems approach to training.

Plans and coordinates the development of curricula for MCCS programs within Marine and Family Programs and Professional Military Education (PME) schoolhouses.  Trainings address topics such as prevention of and response to harmful behaviors (e.g., suicide, sexual assault, domestic and child abuse, substance misuse) as well as other Marine and Family Programs topics (e.g., financial management, deployment preparedness, spouse employment, children and youth, Marine Corps Total Fitness, and other life skills topics). 

Develops curricula, preparing texts or materials, constructing tests and measurement instruments, advises on the design of instructional systems and application of instructional technology, and developing and evaluating programs for military and civilian personnel and MF staff.

In coordination with designated subject matter experts, plans and organizes work; determines possible sources of information and conducts fact finding; develops or revises existing specific content, organization, style, format, emphasis and treatment of each segment of the instructional courses or systems; and develops finished products including curriculum layout, lesson plans, training texts, videos, handouts, exercises, interactive activities, quizzes or other knowledge attainment instruments, and instructor manuals.  Incumbent also prepares detailed instructions for the proper, consistent use of any training aids.

Ensures adherence to the Courseware Development Technical Standards established by the Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM) for curriculum to be delivered through Marine Corps standard learning management system(s). In conjunction with TECOM, may develop and monitor training conducted at formal officer and enlisted schools.  

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours.  May require travel to complete work assignments, attend training and meetings, observe pilot implementation of newly developed curriculum at installations, and to liaison with Marine Corps installation staff. 

Qualifications

Degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas:

1. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.
2. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
3. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
4. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.
5. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.

 Three years of experience in the curriculum design occupation, or a related field or work area preferred.  Knowledge of a variety of training delivery systems, such as classroom, synchronous and asynchronous web based.  A thorough understanding of the principles of adult learning.

Comprehensive knowledge of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material; the psychology of learning; and educational psychology. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. Comprehensive knowledge of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.

Must have experience that demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both oral, written, and through computer-based venues, with all levels of an organization; skills to provide technical advice and assistance to program managers in the development of curriculum to support all programs in the Marine and Family Programs Division; skills in instructional design methodologies; skills to identify training requirements and incorporate Headquarters directives into designated training plans; skills in measurement and evaluation of training initiatives.  Must demonstrate proven proficiency in instructional design and curriculum development. 

Knowledge of military structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships. Extensive knowledge of Marine Corps organizations and missions and the ability to translate organization and mission into strategic planning principles and support current and projected mission requirements.

Educational transcripts are required to be attached for this position.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Resumes with photos will not be accepted.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.