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).
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.
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.
DHRS-DDCSA@dla.mil · 614-693-4444
This position is with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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