Integrated Finance & Accounting Solutions (IFAS)
Instructional Designer
Integrated Finance & Accounting Solutions (IFAS), Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of the Comptroller Global Financial Services (CGFS), Charleston, SC has a requirement for USAID Financial Management Trainer on the Global Customer Support and Training (GCST) Global Training Team.
The Global Training Team provides training for Locally Employed and Domestic Staff with formal courses and customized training of core competencies required in the State Department overseas and domestic financial management operations. This position functions as a primary instructor and a secondary instructional course designer.
Duties require the incumbent to administer course material to various formats to accommodate all learning types ensuring course material and training is current with changing software and government regulations.
Job Requirements
Must have a four-year degree from an accredited university or college in accounting or a related field such as computer science or business administration Related experience may be substituted for education requirement Senior level, specialized experience of large financial management/accounting systems in size, scope and complexity to DoS systems Knowledge of USAID proprietary software products known as Phoenix, PhoenixViewer, the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS), Agency Secure Image & Storage Tracking (ASIST) Experience and expertise with design and development of instructor-led learning methods to enhance the learning experience and to transform existing or new content into effective self-learning and /or blended learning resources Must be able to communicate effectively in English; facilitate learning in a classroom or virtual environment where English is a second language Federal accounting and financial management policies, practices, reporting, and operations is desirable and may be substituted for the above technical experience and/or education This position may require up to 50% domestic and international travel Preferred Skills
Prior USAID experience specifically with USAID Financial Management Training Strong facilitation skills, curriculum development methodologies experience in financial systems learning programs Experience with Learning Management Systems and authoring tools as well as facilitating training and/or educational programs Experience with collaborative tools and authoring technologies such as: Captivate, Articulate, Vyond, and video production/editing software Ability to work independently and in a team environment; work on several projects simultaneously; Exceptional time management and prioritization abilities Prior overseas post experience Job Responsibilities
Provide remote or onsite formal and informal training for courses related to the functional delivery of financial management software products for Phoenix, PhoenixViewer, GLAAS, and ASIST Assist in designing, developing, and delivering formal and informal training Design and development of training documentation, teaching aides, and presentations for financial software implemented at domestic or overseas locations Independently edit, modify, and update training documentation based on periodic changes to all regulations Collaborate with co-trainers and incorporate appropriate changes in current training materials and in future releases Assist in developing new online accessible training materials and courses using new technologies such as podcasts, web-based seminars, computer-based- learning (CBL) modules, and software simulation programs Manage course evaluations assessing overall effectiveness through data analysis Ensure accurate documentation according to rules, styles, and templates to meet established training guidelines Collaborates with counterparts in regional and functional bureaus to best meet the financial management training needs of staff worldwide Assist with the development of new training aids as applicable Assist other members of the team as needed to successfully implement and train each post Support CGFS ISO-9001 activities as needed Perform other duties as assigned Security Clearance Requirement
All contractors supporting this Department must be able to either possess or obtain a security clearance of “MRPT or Secret” Work Schedule
The employee will work an 8-hour shift, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 6:00 am to 6:00 pm with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch
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Must have a four-year degree from an accredited university or college in accounting or a related field such as computer science or business administration Related experience may be substituted for education requirement Senior level, specialized experience of large financial management/accounting systems in size, scope and complexity to DoS systems Knowledge of USAID proprietary software products known as Phoenix, PhoenixViewer, the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS), Agency Secure Image & Storage Tracking (ASIST) Experience and expertise with design and development of instructor-led learning methods to enhance the learning experience and to transform existing or new content into effective self-learning and /or blended learning resources Must be able to communicate effectively in English; facilitate learning in a classroom or virtual environment where English is a second language Federal accounting and financial management policies, practices, reporting, and operations is desirable and may be substituted for the above technical experience and/or education This position may require up to 50% domestic and international travel Preferred Skills
Prior USAID experience specifically with USAID Financial Management Training Strong facilitation skills, curriculum development methodologies experience in financial systems learning programs Experience with Learning Management Systems and authoring tools as well as facilitating training and/or educational programs Experience with collaborative tools and authoring technologies such as: Captivate, Articulate, Vyond, and video production/editing software Ability to work independently and in a team environment; work on several projects simultaneously; Exceptional time management and prioritization abilities Prior overseas post experience Job Responsibilities
Provide remote or onsite formal and informal training for courses related to the functional delivery of financial management software products for Phoenix, PhoenixViewer, GLAAS, and ASIST Assist in designing, developing, and delivering formal and informal training Design and development of training documentation, teaching aides, and presentations for financial software implemented at domestic or overseas locations Independently edit, modify, and update training documentation based on periodic changes to all regulations Collaborate with co-trainers and incorporate appropriate changes in current training materials and in future releases Assist in developing new online accessible training materials and courses using new technologies such as podcasts, web-based seminars, computer-based- learning (CBL) modules, and software simulation programs Manage course evaluations assessing overall effectiveness through data analysis Ensure accurate documentation according to rules, styles, and templates to meet established training guidelines Collaborates with counterparts in regional and functional bureaus to best meet the financial management training needs of staff worldwide Assist with the development of new training aids as applicable Assist other members of the team as needed to successfully implement and train each post Support CGFS ISO-9001 activities as needed Perform other duties as assigned Security Clearance Requirement
All contractors supporting this Department must be able to either possess or obtain a security clearance of “MRPT or Secret” Work Schedule
The employee will work an 8-hour shift, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 6:00 am to 6:00 pm with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch
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