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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior expert overseeing projects and/or leading functional teams focused on curriculum development and education technology for Air University and VECTOR, providing enterprise-level leadership in curriculum innovation, digital learning strategy, and integration of advanced education technologies.
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- Enterprise Curriculum Strategy and Design . Leads curriculum design and modernization efforts across AU programs. Develops scalable learning architectures for in-residence, blended, and fully online environments.
- Learning Technology and LMS Leadership . Provides senior-level guidance on LMS strategy, SCORM-compliant content, API standards, and digital learning ecosystems.
- AI and Emerging Technology Integration. Leads exploration and responsible adoption of AI-enabled learning tools and emerging educational technologies in curriculum, instruction, and learning environment.
- Faculty Development and Institutional Capacity Building. Serves as a senior consultant to faculty and academic units on curriculum innovation and technology integration.
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Conditions of employment - U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings.
Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1701 POSITIONS: I have a degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.
Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.
Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant meets the basic education requirements for the GS-1701-13 and has at least one (1)year, specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent. Specialized experience must include expert knowledge of instructional design methodologies and learning architecture for in-residence, blended, online and experiential learning environments; Knowledge of learning management system (LMS) architecture, digital learning ecosystems, SCORM/xAPI standards, multimedia learning tools, and learning analytics. Note: Resume must show supporting details.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Expert knowledge of instructional design methodologies and learning architecture for in-residence, blended, online and experiential learning environments.
2. Knowledge of learning management system (LMS) architecture, digital learning ecosystems, SCORM/xAPI standards, multimedia learning tools, and learning analytics.
3. Knowledge of artificial intelligence applications, emerging educational technologies, and ethical considerations related to their use in education and training environments.
4. Ability to advise senior leaders and academic stakeholders on education technology strategy, curriculum innovation, and institutional learning initiatives.
5. Skill in consulting with faculty and staff, facilitating workshops, and building institutional capability in technology-enabled teaching and learning.
6. Skill in leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with faculty, academic leaders, and stakeholders to implement innovative learning solutions.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click
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