Summary
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent is responsible for providing academic advisement for the Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) and administers and manages competency-based education, training, and development platform for military and civilians in the SCW
Responsibilities
As a LEAD EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST at the GS-1740-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Registrar to the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), represents the Agency and DSCU leadership with a variety of Security Cooperation organizations, defense agencies military service training managers, student-service organizations, installation lodging, and other key stake holders in written communications. briefings and meetings. Briefs and advises DSCU leadership on the status and needs of the professional development program and promotes program acceptance and participation. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data to support forecasting and management of resources and manpower; uses oral and written communication to provide information to stakeholders Serve as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating student services initiatives and in consensus building activities. Focal Point and subject matter expert of the International Military Student (IMS) program, a DoD mandated program for schools providing education and training to international military and civilian students, overseeing budget and manpower. Maintains and populates Cornerstone on Demand, Blackboard or potentially other Student Information Systems and Learning Management Systems; leads technical support and access for the SCW. Ensures that DSCU's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are integrated into the Registrar goals and objectives and subordinate work plans and work products. Identifies, distributes, and balances the workload across a team of civilians and contractors
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level in the Federal service: Forecasting, managing and administering resources and manpower; using oral and written communication to provide information to stakeholders Mentoring, coaching and assisting team members in identifying problems and finding variable solutions Researching, analyzing and evaluating data Building a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders Experience with Cornerstone on Demand, Blackboard, and other Student Information Systems and Learning Management Systems preferred Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Basic-level certification courses within one year. Requirements for Proficiency Level 1 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Foundational level certification requirements within one year of entering the SC position. In addition, 40 hours of continuing education every two years. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.