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TRAINING SPECIALIST (COURSE MANAGER)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense

Training Instruction

Salary
$121,785–$158,322/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Apply by
Oct 12, 2026
Category
Training Instruction

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Summary

DCSA's Security Training (ST) operating component is seeking a Training Specialist/Course Manager with expertise in Industrial Security at our Security Academy in Linthicum, MD. In this role you will serve as an industrial security subject matter expert, analyzing, designing, developing, delivering and evaluating security training products for DoW government and industry personnel supporting the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Duties

As a TRAINING SPECIALIST (COURSE MANAGER) you will be responsible for the following duties: Developing, delivering, and evaluating DCSA training, products and services to employ a variety of training techniques to provide security training worldwide. Assessing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating new or modified training courses and products based on DoW policies. Conducting routine annual maintenance as applicable to ensure information remains current, relevant, and accurate. Coordinating and presenting multidisciplinary security training via instructor-led or virtual instructor led training. Implementing new and innovative courses of instruction/training products. Demonstrating a highly practical knowledge of DoW security program requirements relative to the NISP and all applicable security disciplines.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. If qualifying for this position based on education, transcripts must be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

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 SME Resume Panel review. Application Questionnaire: Applicants must complete a screen out questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting the basic education requirement and minimum qualifications for the position may move on to the SME Resume Panel review. EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. 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. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

About this listing

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has 17 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. See all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $121,785 to $158,322 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 11 days, from Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026. Among currently open Training Instruction postings, the typical advertised window is about 7 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 6 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens), plus National Guard and Reserve technicians and people eligible under special hiring authorities. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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