NSA Overview

The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive classified national security information.

Instructional Designers in the National Cryptologic School support mission organizations by designing learning events and programs that align with the work roles of employees, and mission goals. This is accomplished by assessing the customers' training needs, defining training goals, designing training objectives, determining appropriate training delivery methods, and evaluating design or purchase options.

Responsibilities of the Instructional Designer include:

- Participating and/or conducting needs assessments for training and development.
- Designing, developing, documenting, and maintaining training courses, interventions, or employee development programs.
- Developing training curricula (e.g., content, learning objectives).
- Evaluating training (e.g., courses, methods, materials, content, and assessments).
- Selecting and/or implementing training technologies (e.g., Blackboard, learning management systems, emerging technologies).
- Producing training materials (e.g., handouts, presentation slides, online course materials).