Job summary

A highly-skilled work force like NSA continually needs professional Educators and Training Experts to advance our employees' career development.

Major duties

Collection, Exploitation & Cryptanalysis Learning is a Division within the College of Cryptology in the National Cryptologic School (NCS). Its mission is to design, develop, and deliver learning solutions to the global analytic workforce in Collection, Collection Management, Data Science, Mathematics, and Signals Analysis. With the rapid evolution of signals technology, the NSA must maintain and develop a highly talented and diverse workforce in the design and engineering of radar systems and analyzing or collecting signals (i.e., SIGINT and ELINT). Prepare employees to accomplish mission requirements by transferring subject matter expertise through the delivery of formal and informal training. Produce supplemental training materials. Evaluate learners and provide feedback on learning performance. Make recommendations for modifying course content or delivery as needed. The ideal candidate will have sound Technical ELINT Analysis experience and a desire to teach the next generation of Signals Analysis. This position requires someone who can build and maintain positive internal/external working relationships in the US SIGINT system, Global TechSIGINT Enterprise, and Intelligence Community. Six years of experience as a Signals Analyst or successful completion of the Signals Analysis Development Program is preferred.

Qualification

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field, or in the relevant subject matter (for example, Mathematics for a Mathematics instructor). Military training must be at least 18 semester hours of training related to instruction. Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: training, education, development instruction, or any related learning activity. Experience must also include conducting instruction. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or military training plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or military training plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Evaluations

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills who is/can: - Design and develop tests (for example, language and math proficiency tests) - Administer and score tests - Evaluate and provide feedback on test performance - Participate in needs assessments for training and development - Design, develop, document, and maintain training courses, interventions, or employee development programs - Develop training curricula (for example, content, learning objectives) - Implement training technologies (for example, e-learning, learning management systems) - Produce training materials (for example, handouts, presentation slides, online course materials) - Deliver formal training - Evaluate training (e.g., courses, methods, materials, content, and assessments) - Participate in curriculum audits - Handle day-to-day activities associated with implementation of learning events, interventions, and employee development programs (for example, schedule activities, coordinate or provide feedback to participants) Specialized skills and experience in one or more of the following is desired: - Applying instructional methods and techniques used in adult education - Applying theories concerning adult learning and human development specific to instructional activities - Developing and communicating clear standards for conduct in the classroom - Organizing and administering effective learning activities in the classroom - Applying effective time management principles in the classroom - Exhibiting professionalism in the classroom - Monitoring student behavior and responding to misconduct. - Ensuring curricula and content are current and relevant - Planning for and executing curricula to address needs and satisfy customer requirements - Assessing the need for, designing, developing and administering evaluations of education, training, and development programs and analyzing results. - Educating, training, or teaching the workforce using a variety of delivery methods (e.g., lectures, demonstrations, discussions, technology, on-the-job training) - Applying standardized, objective criteria in evaluating student performance - Providing instructional feedback to students - Arranging information and materials in a useful manner - Translating and transferring relevant theories, research findings, and recommendations into practical applications that improve education, training, and development programs and processes