Job summary

You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST in the Training and Standardization Department (N7) of CNATRA.

Major duties

You will formulate and manage the development of curricula for undergraduate flight training. You will devise and manage Curriculum and Courseware (CCW) change processes and procedures in accordance with prescribed CNATRA policies and instructions. You will direct course effectiveness evaluations and test validations of operational CCW. You will assure proper Instructional System Design (ISD) methodologies, as defined by NAVEDTRA 130 series guidance, are applied to all newly developed and newly modified CCW. You will construct CCW test plans, evaluative criteria, and manage execution of the plans. You will coordinate with the Configuration Management and Quality Control (CM/QC) manager for configuration control of courseware, Quality Control (QC) test schedules, planned release dates and system integration testing issues. You will perform special studies, analyses, and investigations to promptly detect troublesome or unsatisfactory conditions in connection with varied command work processes, work methods, organizations and other management matters.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Advising on the development of course curriculum or instruction methods for flight training to evaluate the effectiveness of training criteria for an aviation training program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: DECISIVENESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROBLEM SOLVING READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.