Subject Matter Expert – Professional Training Consultant

CRG

Subject Matter Expert delivering intensive professional development courses for the U.S. foreign affairs community.

Posted 5/2/2026contractArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Highly Desired: 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional onboarding
Career transition training
Leadership immersion for senior-level professionals

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designadult learning theorycourse facilitationcontent developmentpre-course preparationfeedback analysistraining deliveryonline course designhybrid course deliverylanguage fluency

Soft Skills

collaborationindependent worktime managementprioritizationcommunicationinteractive teachingparticipant-centered approachadaptabilityleadershipengagement

Certifications

Master's degreePhD