Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

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).
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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.
Responsibilities
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:
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<li>Curriculum development in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's Security Academy.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Serve as a functional expert in information assurance.</li>
<li>Serve as functional expert for DCSA's information system security and industrial security.</li>
<li>Prepare and present written and verbal information for decision briefings and reviews for Division Chief approval.</li>
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Requirements
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Conditions of employment
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<li>Must be a US citizen</li>
<li>Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information <a href="http://www.sss.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.sss.gov</a></li>
<li>Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered</li>
<li>This is a Drug Testing designated position</li>
<li>Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601</li>
<li>Work Schedule: Full Time</li>
<li>Overtime: Occasionally</li>
<li>Tour of Duty: Flexible</li>
<li>PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized</li>
<li>Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt</li>
<li>Financial Disclosure: Not Required</li>
<li>Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.</li>
<li>If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.</li>
<li>Incumbent must successfully attain and maintain the Basic Level Certification for the Security Training's Instructor Certification Program within 24 months of hire date.</li>
<li>Incumbent must successfully attain and maintain IT/Security certifications equivalent to IAM Level III and IAT Level II per DoD 8140 and defined by DoD 8570.01-M.</li>
<li>Certifications must incorporate Change 4 (dated Nov 10, 2015) to the Dec 19, 2005 manual, and must be obtained within six months of the appointment date.</li>
<li>The incumbent must sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirement and maintaining the appropriate certification is a condition of employment.</li>
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Qualifications
This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1712:
Individual Occupational Requirements
Degree:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.
OR
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5):
Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
<ul>
<li>Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s)</li>
<li>Supervising or administering a training program</li>
<li>Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results</li>
<li>Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.</li>
<li>NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.</li>
</ul>
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/</a> for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/19/2026
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade
GS/GG-13
in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.
Specialized Experience For This Position Includes
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<li>Demonstrated experience integrating complex DoW, National Security, and cybersecurity concepts (including Information System Security) into technical training and curriculum baselines.</li>
<li>Proven capability utilizing instructional design methodologies to design, develop, and deliver Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), and corresponding performance support tools.</li>
<li>Demonstrated skill in conducting technical content reviews, training needs analyses, curriculum updates, and generating strategic program change recommendations.</li>
<li>Experience monitoring, analyzing, and translating rapidly evolving DoW, Joint, and cybersecurity policies, directives, and operating procedures into actionable learning objectives.</li>
</ul>
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies
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<ul>
<li>Information Assurance - Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.</li>
<li>Security - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.</li>
<li>Instructional Delivery and Learner Development - Deliver, provide, and monitor training and education for individuals and groups within learning environments. Tailor and adapt instruction to ensure learners' needs are met and learning outcomes are achieved.</li>
<li>Curriculum Development - Develop training and educational content with corresponding curricular products and services to facilitate competency acquisition.</li>
<li>Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.</li>
</ul>
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.
Additional information
VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
<a href="https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf</a>
Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.
For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
As required by 5 C.F.R.
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<li>302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.</li>
<li>1194).</li>
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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TRAINING SPECIALIST (CURRICULUM MANAGER CYBERSECURITY/ INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY)

TRAINING SPECIALIST (CURRICULUM MANAGER CYBERSECURITY/ INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY)

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