Instructional Systems Specialist (NDSP)

Department of War Education Activity; Sembach; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War Education Activity in Sembach, Germany is seeking two Full-Time/Seasonal Instructional Systems Specialists (NDSP) to support the Non-DoW Schools Program Branch.

These positions are located in Sembach, Germany and Okinawa, Japan, with federal post allowances. The role focuses on managing international education efforts to optimize student achievement and program impact across international settings.

Qualifications

• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions.
• The work may be evaluated by a regional or international credential service, and an English translation of transcripts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage international education efforts to optimize the impact on student achievements.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of War Education Activity

About the Position: There are two Full-Time/Seasonal Instructional Systems Specialist (NDSP) positions for Non-DoW Schools Program Branch, located in Sembach, Germany and Okinawa, Japan. Federal employees in Sembach, Germany are currently entitled to receive a 42% Post Allowance (COLA) and 0% Post Allowance (COLA) in Okinawa, Japan in addition to the base salary.

Key Responsibilities

Manage international education efforts to optimize the impact on student achievements.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable: The work may be evaluated and interpreted by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc., Credential Evaluation Service, Post Office Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665 or www.ierf.org/ or 310-258-9451.

The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S.

institution. Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 semester hours of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college. Failure to provide all the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of War Education Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $80430 – $141105/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.