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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Instructional Systems Specialist - **Company:** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - **Location:** Fort Liberty, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $61,722 - $97,087 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Databases, Learning Management Systems, Desktop Computing, Transport Layer, Software Requirements Analysis - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire ## About the Role Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Federal Laws and Regulations, Law Enforcement, Alliance/Partner Management, Reimbursement, Policy Development, Willing to Travel, You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: * One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service, demonstrating the following: (1) Applying basic instructional design principles and learning theories to assist with coordinating segments of training courses/modules. (2) Drafting or revising instructional materials such as lesson plans or training aids to assist a senior specialist. (3) Utilizing educational technology, like a Learning Management System (LMS) to support the delivery of training materials. (4) Assisting in the administration, scoring, or basic analysis of tests, course surveys, and evaluation instruments to measure training effectiveness.; OR, * A masters degree or equivalent graduate degree, directly relating to the position.; OR, * 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree directly relating to the position (36 credit hours).; OR, * A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify for the GS-09 level. You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: * One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrating the following: (1) Independently coordinating design instruction for full-length programs or complex training programs (rather than just individual modules or segments). (2) Creating and revising complete instructional materials such as student manuals, instructor guides and interactive courseware for specialty career fields to assist with a training course. (3) Creating valid testing materials to analyze data and make recommendations to improve overall program effectiveness. (4) Applying professional knowledge of modern educational technology, authoring systems, or Learning Management Systems (LMS) to design, deliver, and track formal training.; OR, * A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, directly relating to the position.; OR, * 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (54 credit hours), directly relating to the position.; OR, * A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience., If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organizations interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications., You will be evaluated on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, application questionnaire responses, and USA Hire results. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Self-Management, and Teamwork, * Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. * Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. * Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis., Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is considered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans preference. ## Description * Sign in * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * Events * Help Center * Search, Help Serving as a Instructional Systems Specialist GS-1750-9/11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops, Training Management Operations Directorate, Accreditation & Instructional Systems Division, Accreditation and Instructional Design Support Branch, located in Glynco, GA. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Instructional Systems Specialist responsible to lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision and administration of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs throughout the FLETC. Typical duties include: * Serving as an expert in learning theory, instructional design practices, educational evaluation, instructional product development and the application of education technology. * Leading the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs. * Leading working groups in preparation for Curriculum Development Conferences (CDC) and Curriculum Review Conferences (CRC) for assigned training programs and utilizes the FLETC ISD process. * Leading stakeholder working groups utilizing the ISD processes. * Providing support for the accreditation of training programs to ensure that training programs and academies established by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) Board. * Serving as the primary point of contact for FLETC training divisions and Partner Organizations (POs) in the design, development, implementation, evaluation and revision of training program curricula specifically designed to meet agency training needs. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. * This is a non-bargaining unit position. * You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. * Must possess and maintain a valid state issued drivers license to conduct official government business. * Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required. * Occasional travel is required. * Overtime may be required. * Weekends and federal holidays may be required. * This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC's operations under all conditions. Qualifications A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicants resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements, A four-year 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. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicants resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home., Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire A Recruitment OR Relocation Incentive may be authorized up to 15% of pay. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized. This position may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level. If selection is made at the GS-09 level, promotion to the GS-11 level may occur without further competition. The full performance grade level of this position is GS-12. If you are selected at the GS-11, promotion to the GS-12 level may occur without further competition. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for suitability/fitness as a condition of placement in this non-sensitive, moderate risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. There are a range of physical demands depending on the course demands. The work requires walking, standing, bending, or sitting that may be tiring or uncomfortable. There is the need to carry equipment and packages or containers. Travel to field locations to coordinate training activities may be involved. The normal workplace is a classroom or office although some outside settings may be used. Appropriate safety practices will be utilized at all times. Safety gear will be used if needed. Position may be required to drive a government-owned or government-leased vehicle to perform duties at locations on and off-site. Expand Hide additional information 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., * Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. * Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. * Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. * Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_Assessments. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resources Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us, Note: If you receive a final job offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed. FLETC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. When Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents, Note: If you receive a final job offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed. FLETC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. When Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers DHS is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters.