SME- Training and Development Manager

Terrestris Global Solutions

2d • Remote

About The Position

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a SME- Training and Development Manager to support FEMA Qualification System (FQS) Curriculum Sustainment. This is a remote opportunity with the potential for occasional travel to FEM Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and / or the FEMA Center in Anniston, AL.
I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do? At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.
The SME- Training and Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing training programs that leverage subject matter expertise to enhance workforce skills and organizational performance. This role collaborates with internal and external SMEs to develop curriculum, deliver training, and assess learning outcomes.
The SME- Training and Development Manager works with Journey Management Analysts/Junior Management Analysts ensuring proper assessment format, number of questions, and the levels of difficulty of the questions. The SME Training and Development Managers set the time allotted to take the test/assessment and make decisions about scoring, such as how many points to assign each question. The SME Training and Development Manager works with the cadre/program SMEs to identify what a test taker/participant must know to be competent in the respective subject and ensure the test/assessment questions align to the course’s Enabling Learning Objectives.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to permanently work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Extensive experience and recognized expertise in the subject area.
• Strong editorial, writing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Experience with document management systems and editorial tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops independent assessments and evaluation metrics and updates/creates TBKs
• Ensure content aligns with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and authors to resolve content issues and improve quality.
• Provide guidance on terminology, formatting, and style within the subject area.
• Validate facts, data, and references to ensure reliability and credibility.
• Assist in developing and updating editorial guidelines and templates.
• Support the creation of training materials, manuals, and other documentation as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends and standards relevant to the subject area.

Benefits

• We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.
• Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level