Training Specialist

Defense Media Activity; Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Media Activity in Fort Meade, MD, seeks a Training Specialist at the GS-1712-11/12 to deliver public affairs and visual information instruction across core disciplines. You will use industry-standard tools to teach photography, videography, writing, design, and multimedia production, supporting readiness and morale.

You will monitor learner progress, design curricula, lead diverse instructors, and drive program improvement through ISD principles and ACE standards, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering instructional programs for adult learners.
• Ability to lead diverse instructor teams and manage schedules.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and media production tools.

Responsibilities

• Instruct upper-division undergrad courses across core public affairs and visual information disciplines.
• Monitor learner progress and provide counseling/remedial training to support retention and readiness.
• Design, adapt, and update curricula for the MCF program using ISD and ACE standards.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of instructors; manage schedules and observations.
• Collaborate with DINFOS curriculum developers and Service Career Field Managers to align training with evolving requirements.

Skills

Public affairs

Curriculum design

Instructional development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Studio lighting

Audio equipment

Digital media cameras

Job description

This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing news, information and entertainment to U.S. forces worldwide in order to promote and sustain unit and individual readiness, quality of life, and morale.

Key Responsibilities

As a Training Specialist at the GS-1712-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Conduct upper-division undergraduate classroom, laboratory, and field instruction across core public affairs and visual information disciplines, including photography, videography, news/feature writing, graphic design, multimedia production, digital media, and communication strategy, utilizing industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, digital media cameras, studio lighting, and audio equipment).

Monitor adult learner progress, diagnose learning deficiencies versus personal learning barriers, conduct academic counseling, and direct targeted remedial training programs to support student retention and operational readiness.

Design, adapt, and update curricula for the Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) program by applying Instructional System Development (ISD) principles, adult learning models, and American Council on Education (ACE) college credit recommendation standards.

Lead, coach, and mentor a diverse team of military and civilian instructors; manage instructional schedules; conduct peer classroom observations; and foster a cohesive, highly effective training program with consistent grading standards.

Conduct course validity, reliability, and attrition studies; analyze student feedback and performance data; update course control documents (Training Programs of Instruction - TPI, course charts, and training standards); and maintain a documented decision "data trail" for continuous curriculum enhancement.

Serve as project officer, team leader, or working group lead for process improvement teams, pilot programs, and strategic initiatives; collaborate with DINFOS curriculum developers and Service Career Field Managers across DoW branches and Allied partner nations to align training with evolving operational field requirements.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-12 grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY FOR GS-11? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.

accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.

A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Media Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/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 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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