Program Technical Specialist, Driver Safety

National Safety Council•Itasca, IL

9d•$96,000•Remote

About The Position

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur. We are currently looking for a Program Technical Specialist, Driver Safety to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries. The Program Technical Specialist, Driver Safety, supports the creation, delivery, and maintenance of National Safety Council (NSC) driver safety courses and instructor development programs. As a driver safety Subject Matter Expert (SME), works closely with NSC Product Development, external curriculum designers, mobility safety impact team, research and advocacy, as well as other NSC SMEs to ensure our driver safety programs are as effective as possible. Leveraging their expertise in driver, vehicle, and transportation safety, this position fosters cross-functional collaboration across NSC departments to support fact-finding and curriculum design. Responsibilities also include cultivating relationships and gathering input from governmental agencies (e.g., US DOT, NHTSA), NSC Chapters and Training Centers, industry experts, and other key stakeholders. The role has direct influence over the accuracy, relevance, and compliance of course content. Overall, this individual partners with the Program Technical Consultant, Driver Safety, to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements while driving innovation and impact in NSC driver safety education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
4 years of experience in program curriculum development or administrative support to product development, preferably in a safety or training environment.
Must have a valid driver's license with a long history of a clean driving record.
Proficient experience in program curriculum development and collaborating with product development, preferably in a safety or training environment.
Substantial understanding of traffic safety principles.
Working knowledge of driver licensing laws/rules of the road, safety standards, and principles of defensive driving.
Experienced in delivering engaging presentations to large audiences and facilitating comprehensive training courses, ensuring clarity, interaction, and knowledge retention.
Proven technical writing expertise.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while assuring coordination and communication with various internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in driver training.
Working knowledge of dealing with problems and solutions for those people who wish to operate a motor vehicle while impaired, distracted, or fatigued.
Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

Works closely with and provides Subject Matter Expertise to NSC Product Development and external curriculum designers, graphic designers, and multimedia designers to assist in updating and maintaining: Classroom & Online Driver Safety Courses
Customized Driver Safety State & Traffic Court Programs
Instructor Development & Continuing Education Courses
Primary SME verifying the accuracy of driver safety materials and content used in NSC programs, internally and externally (e.g., photos, videos, articles).
Collaborates closely with Sales and Marketing teams to address inquiries, secure SME approvals, and ensure alignment on content and messaging.
Solely responsible for the administration of the Collision Preventability Review Program.
Monitors transportation and driver safety topics or metrics, analyzes trends, and communicates actionable insights to internal teams to enhance compliance and operational safety.
Writes clear, accurate technical or instructional content for the Driver Safety Instructor Information Highway and related portals, including instructor newsletters when needed.
Supports the plans and execution of effectiveness studies that evaluate program impact, analyze outcomes, and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
Coordinates logistics for video productions, photo shoots or other product development processes involving motor vehicles and roadway usage to help ensure safety and quality.
Primary administrative support to advisory committees and leads efforts to gather input for curriculum updates, including surveys.