SummaryThis position is located in the Training Development and Analysis Division, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center, Directorate of Training, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining the DS Lessons Learned Program (LLP); providing expert advice, guidance and instruction in the DS Deliberate Planning Process; managing and maintaining the Knowledge from the Field library; and ensuring that FASTC training is continuously up to date.
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- Provides technical analysis, advice, and guidance on a broad spectrum of security preparedness topics, including criminal and terrorist threats domestically and abroad.
- Manages DS/T's Lessons Learned Program through the Diplomatic Security Center for Lessons Learned (DSCLL) platform, including oversight of data collection, analysis, dissemination, and maintenance of lessons learned products and databases.
- Researches training trends and patterns to determine effective criteria and methods for revising training courses and evaluating delivered training programs.
- Analyzes feedback, instructor evaluations, after-action reports, and survey data to prepare recommendations and ensure training curricula remain current, effective, and mission aligned.
- Oversees the proper functioning of curriculum and instructional databases and participates in curriculum reviews to ensure compliance with DS policies, regulations, standards, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA ) requirements.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:- Experience evaluating and revising law enforcement or security training programs and instructional materials.
- Experience analyzing after-action reports, surveys, and training feedback to improve program effectiveness.
- Experience managing lessons learned programs, instructional databases, and knowledge management systems.
- Experience providing technical guidance and coordinating with interagency partners on training initiatives.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information- If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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