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Description

The Senior Instructional Design Specialist supports the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Office of Security and Integrity (OSI), Chief of Office (CoS) to facilitate USCIS employee knowledge of OSI's security and integrity mission and functions through the development of an outreach coordination and external training program; to promote and enhance external and internal communication, collaboration, and partnerships.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide expert support in developing a comprehensive and thorough security master plan that based on level of threat and includes physical and logical security solutions and proven measures of protection.
• Provide expert assistance in the development of recommendations, processes, and optimal approaches to support business planning and coordination for the USCIS Security Enterprise.
• Support developing written security policies and procedures for an extensive range of business processes, incidents, and situational scenarios.
• Analyze and assist with the planning, development, and coordination of OSI Training Program to include drafting training modules and course agendas, developing examinations, defining structure, quarterly course scheduling, documenting attendance/course completion, and in-person/virtual facilitation for security professionals using in-person, web-based blended learning programs and learning management systems.
• Maintain policy and training metrics and provide periodic status updates to the Government.
• Travel to USCIS locations within the contiguous United States. Travel requirement will be 25% or less of the work schedule annually.
• The Contractor shall assist Government employees in the preparation of training materials, coordination of training sites, and delivery of federally approved training materials and knowledge assessment to ensure that all trainees meet the minimum qualifications as required by the individual task orders.
• Assist the Government in recommending new or changes to existing procedures, and outreach materials and training.
• Participate in security working groups, meetings, and team development sessions and provide feedback, suggestions, and recommendations regarding changes to policies and procedures previously written and approved by federal management.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Associate degree or higher
• Skill and expertise (2+ years) using Captivate or other instructional development software
• Skill and expertise (5+ years) developing and designing online courses
• Basic knowledge and experience in Emergency Management and/or Occupational Health and Safety disciplines
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills, including familiarity with MS SharePoint
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Successful completion of corporate background investigation, including criminal and credit checks
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability determination/security clearance

Work Environment:

• Full-time position, Monday - Friday onsite at government facility in Camp Springs, MD
• Office environment but may also include other work environments as required

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

DTSV Employee Benefits:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off 
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Optional coverage such as Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Health Savings Account (if you elect an HSA medical plan)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(K) Plan
• Education Reimbursement

DTSV is an Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.