SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT — Professional Training Consultant

Contracting Resources Group

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are building a bench of highly qualified subject matter experts and professional training consultants to support a robust portfolio of intensive, week-long professional development courses serving the U.S. foreign affairs community. These are not entry-level engagements, we are seeking recognized authorities in their fields who can engage experienced, senior-level adult learners with intellectual rigor, practical relevance, and dynamic instruction. Engagements are project-based and may occur multiple times throughout the year. Instructors are engaged on an as-needed basis aligned to a published course calendar. Both in-person delivery at a government training facility in the Washington, DC area and virtual/hybrid formats are utilized.

Requirements

• Master's degree required; PhD strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of substantive, recognized expertise in a relevant field, evidenced by published works, academic appointments, senior government or intergovernmental service, policy leadership, media engagement, or equivalent professional distinction
• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering professional training, academic instruction, or facilitation for experienced adult learners, with demonstrated command of interactive, discussion-based, and participant-centered approaches
• Ability to develop, update, and refine instructional materials including pre-course readings, facilitator guides, and session plans
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities under deadline, and collaborate effectively with program staff and coordinators
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and virtual learning platforms (Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
• Fluent written and spoken English required

Nice To Haves

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience living or working overseas in the applicable region
• Language fluency relevant to assigned regional area
• Prior experience instructing government or foreign affairs professionals (State Department, USAID, interagency, or equivalent)
• Experience designing or delivering online and hybrid courses
• Background in instructional design or adult learning theory

Responsibilities

• Delivery of 6–7 hours of daily instruction, inclusive of facilitated discussion, guest speaker coordination, and group activities
• Pre-course preparation including materials review, content updates, and coordination with program staff
• Post-course feedback review and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Occasional virtual or hybrid delivery and, in some cases, domestic or international travel
• Coordination with guest subject matter experts participating in your course sessions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees