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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 applicant 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, and 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. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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