Assistant Specialist

Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division

GS-02F-0096N

QUALIFICATIONS:   An Assistant Specialist is able to exercise discretion and independent judgment, diligence, and attention to detail, and demonstrates an aptitude for carrying out responsible assignments without immediate supervision. Individuals at this level have hands-on experience with standard software applications to accomplish their objectives, such as word processing tools, graphics programs, computer-based training tools, and logistics and planning tools. A high school education or equivalent with one or more years of combined continuing education and related experience in the training, modeling and simulation, and performance improvement domain areas is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assistant Specialists work with clients, software engineers, project and task managers, and the user community to devise the optimum solutions for initial and sustained support, in the training, modeling and simulation, and performance improvement domain areas. They work in project teams, completing tasks in their discipline and presenting information to clients. Representative functions include:

  • Support concept development and requirements analysis; system design, engineering, and integration; and test and evaluation project activities.
  • Work in a project team requiring an application of established techniques, procedures and system concepts in carrying out a sequence of related tasks.
  • Select and use computer-based tools to accomplish project goals.
  • Contribute ideas for new projects and/or activities to provide full support for users of information technology solutions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in writing and verbal presentation skills, and mastery of computer software and hardware common to their technical field of specialization.
  • Become an effective, productive, professional team member knowledgeable of the project team approach, and perform tasks according to contracts.

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