Remote Training Architect & Master Educator

Defense Media Activity; Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Media Activity in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Training Specialist (FTDO) at the GS-1712-12 level to deliver faculty development and instructor training to U.S. forces worldwide.

You will design ISD-based curricula, coordinate instructor certification programs, mentor staff, and oversee student progress to ensure high-quality instruction across academic departments. The role emphasizes adherence to education policy and effective classroom leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate education is required; one academic year of graduate education is defined by credits hours determined by the graduate school.
• Foreign education may qualify if interpretation/education equivalency is provided; transcripts and equivalency evaluation results must be submitted.
• Official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made; photocopies are not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Faculty Instruction and Adult Education Delivery: deliver basic and follow-on staff training programs and adult education principles.
• ISD Program Planning: coordinate planning, design, development, deployment and evaluation of faculty development courses using ISD.
• Instructor Certification and Master Educator Programs: administer and coordinate instructor certification and master program activities.
• Faculty Observation and Mentorship: mentor instructors, conduct observations, evaluate teaching and provide feedback.
• Student Academic Management & Remediation: monitor student progress and direct remedial training; maintain policy documentation.

Skills

Adult education

Instruction delivery

Curriculum evaluation

Mentorship

Education

Graduate education rules knowledge

Transcript management knowledge

Tools

ISD process

Instructor certification

Job description

Defense Media Activity in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Training Specialist (FTDO) at the GS-1712-12 level to deliver faculty development and instructor training to U.S. forces worldwide.

You will design ISD-based curricula, coordinate instructor certification programs, mentor staff, and oversee student progress to ensure high-quality instruction across academic departments. The role emphasizes adherence to education policy and effective classroom leadership.