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Office of the Director of National Intelligence Intelligence Educator in McLean, Virginia
Summary The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives. Responsibilities Plan, develop, implement, deliver and maintain a quality organizational in-person, online, and/or hybrid training program that supports mission requirements and meets the on-going professional development needs of employees. Evaluate, examine, and conduct in-depth analysis of current and future training development needs based upon an understanding of current employee skills, future skill needs, skill gaps, and mitigation strategies to address gaps, plan and implement initiatives, and define the direction of future training development. Oversee the development, identification, scheduling, delivery, and evaluation of courses, workshops, conferences, database training, systems training, and meetings that are Section 508 compliant and meet the needs of employees. Provide support to the NCTC Learning (NLEARN) training program designers and developers by applying detailed knowledge of the work and mission of the organization to produce training materials that may include organization-specific scenarios, case studies, supporting documentation, and other products that are used to create relevant and effective training materials. Identify, evaluate, and select resources to develop training programs that meet the needs of employees and provide direction, guidance, and feedback to these individuals to ensure that the programs they develop are effective. Develop and continually expand personal expertise on the training and development needs of employees using industry best practices for training and talent development to achieve a reputation as a subject matter expert on training requirements in support of a specified mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Extensive knowledge of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the larger Intelligence Community (IC) mission, operations, tradecraft, and capabilities. Extensive knowledge of training programs, courses, and other instructional methodologies, including the ability to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate courses, programs, and solutions to develop required workforce skills and abilities. Extensive knowledge and experience in applying adult learning principles and methodologies to the instruction, design, and/or selection of courses. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as demands change. Demonstrated ability to work productively in a fluid environment with changing requirements and priorities; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers. Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on senior-level guidance. Demonstrated ability to work effective both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Seven to ten years of demonstrated and sustained performance in progressively responsible positions in adult education or related field AND/OR substantive area relevant to the IC or ODNI. At least three years of demonstrated and sustained performance instructing and applying instructional design frameworks. Education: Bachelor's Degree or comparable work experience in education, talent development, or related field. Certifications/Licenses: Instructor Certification as applicable Education Bachelor's Degree. Additional Information Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds. Reasonable Accommodations: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dnireasonableaccommodationwma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNIDRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.