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Instructional Systems Specialist

Department of War Education Activity · Department of Defense

Salary
$121,785–$158,322/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Apply by
Aug 20, 2026
Category
Instructional Systems

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Summary

About the Position: This position is located in Quantico, VA. The Quantico, VA area is defined by Marine Corps Base Quantico, a major training hub for the U.S. military and federal law enforcement (FBI, DEA), making it a hub for military and federal government activity. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Duties

Designs and develops high quality instructional resources for students and staff using Agency procured and approved digital authoring tools.

Maintains online courses for the DoDEA Virtual High School.

Applies relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations to ensure instructional resources are compliant and accessible.

Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and carries out all associated responsibilities for assigned Agency contracts.

Develops Performance Work Statements, oversees product or service implementation, and monitors contractor compliance.

Provides instructional design support for Agency initiatives, program compliance activities, and continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Performs additional duties as required.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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