Who May Apply: Current/Former Permanent Federal Employees, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Peace Corps/Vista, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and other Special Appointment Authority applicants. One position will be filled which may be located at any of our DFAS sites. Pay tables: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

Duties

Performs work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in developing customer solutions. Works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop creative, innovative and visually appealing online learning products (self-paced online courses, webinars, social learning, microlearning, mobile learning, etc.) Applies best practices of instructional design, including action mapping and the work concepts of the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate (ADDIE) or agile models to aspects of work efforts. Surveys and evaluates existing operations within specialty area to develop recommendations for improvement. Defines the objective and scope of assignment and performs work which requires original development and revision of instructional materials or methods. Works closely with graphic designers and videographers to produce high caliber products to address customer training and development needs.

Requirements

• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

This position has a basic education requirement as follows: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. All applicants, including current agency employees/contractors must submit supporting transcripts for education claimed. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as: applying the principles, practices and techniques of adult learning theory to meet business needs; consulting with customers to define learning needs in a professional environment; designing and developing business training curricula and programs in an online delivery platform using a variety of corporate training and development tools to include web-based applications or multimedia products; and reviewing development and training programs for alignment with practical application skill in a business work environment. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires applicants to have demonstrated experienced in developing training or instructional products using the following web-based educational technologies or educational products: Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, or Vyond. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. (Please note, you must still meet the Basic Requirements and Selective Placement Factor in order to be considered).

Contacts

• Address DFAS - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]