Instructional Systems Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration; Aʻoloau (AS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks a mid-level instructional systems design specialist to plan and direct all major phases of the ISD process, including needs analysis, course design, development, and evaluations. You will serve as an SME within FAA, providing leadership for complex training activities and guiding cross-functional teams.

You will develop new training concepts, manage large projects, foster collaboration, and drive cost-effective training solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires college transcripts and degree verification on closing date.
• Accreditation must be recognized by U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education evaluated for equivalence to a U.S. degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all major phases of the Instructional Systems Design process.
• Lead and mentor teams for AVS training initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on training policy and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-organizational councils to align training with FAA goals.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Subject matter expert

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

eLMS

Virtual training software

Training licenses

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation


• Location: FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location

The incumbent will serve as a team member for major technical training projects, responsible for planning and directing all major phases of the Instructional Systems Design process, including needs analysis, course/program design and development, selection of instructional media and methods, and formative/summative evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

Typical duties and responsibilities may include the following: As a mid-level specialist, the incumbent is a recognized subject matter expert (SME) within the FAA and is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to technical training projects to plan and direct all major phases of the Instructional Systems Design process, including needs analysis, course/program design and development, selection of instructional media and methods, and formative and summative evaluations.

Serves as training SME to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment. Develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups. Fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.

Serves as team member for new development curriculum and advising a cross-organizational council on AVS training needs in the FAA Electronic Learning Management Systems (eLMS); researching and administering the licensing of virtual training software and other programs that could enhance the delivery of AVS training; researching and acquiring or developing a standardized system to call for training, schedule, and best deliver training within each fiscal year; perform data analysis to determine effectiveness, utilization, and optimization of AVS training; and conduct business analysis to determine the cost effectiveness of proposed training, and the return on investment for current trainings offered.

Serves as a trainer for AVS courses when needed and works collaboratively with other AVS training program managers to continuously improve the entire AVS training portfolio.

Participates in establishing new policies, procedures and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, and government-wide rules and regulations; advises senior leadership on critical, complex organizational planning and resource utilization issues; leads teams which conduct complex and controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve training; and represents the organization in dealing with officials of other FAA organizations, DOT, and other government agencies.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Work is reviewed typically through status reports and at project completion to ensure policy compliance and alignment with requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Requirements & Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S.

educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. 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: Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.

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.

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.

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. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.

Some positions in this series may specialize in one or two functional areas, where more specific academic preparation may be necessary. For such positions, agencies may require course work in the applicable functional area(s) as part of the above-required 24 semester hours.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77351 - $119883/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.