Summary
DCSA is looking for a Cybersecurity/Information Systems Security Curriculum Manager, at the DCSA Security Academy in Linthicum, MD, to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of specialized training curricula tailored for civilian cybersecurity professionals. In this role, you will bridge the gap between Information System Security and Industrial Security, ensuring that students are fully equipped to oversee security compliance under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
Duties
As a TRAINING SPECIALIST (CURRICULUM MANAGER CYBERSECURITY/ INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY) you will be responsible for the following duties: Security Training (ST) Component centers provide security products and services to ensure maximal human performance in credibility assessment, industrial security, information security, insider threat, personnel security, physical security and special access program missions through training, education, quality assurance and research. The Curriculum Manager (CM) will serve as a key member of the ST Component, responsible for collaborating with Instructors, Course Manager (CoM) and Division Chief (DC) in administering a full portfolio of training and security requirements. To be successful in this role, the incumbent will require a unique blend of skills, including information assurance, security, instructional delivery and learner development and curriculum development. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the following programs: Information System Security and Interdisciplinary Security Training. The Curriculum Manager (CM) reports directly to the Division Chief (DC) and will be responsible for coordinating and completing assigned tasks and projects. This includes but is not limited to: Curriculum development in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's Security Academy. Develop and implement instructional materials curricula with a security area of focus; understand, disseminate and translate difficult, complex, and/or ambiguous regulations, procedures, and policy into learning objectives and easily understood concepts for students and stakeholders. Serve as a functional expert in training product development, course administration, course facilitation, and learner engagement; participate in curriculum reviews and evaluations adapting curricula to established technology-based platforms, methods and techniques. Serve as a functional expert in information assurance. Serve as functional expert for DCSA's information system security and industrial security. Prepare and present written and verbal information for decision briefings and reviews for Division Chief approval.
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.