Content Subject Matter Expert – Instructor

Pherson Associates

Content Subject Matter Expert/Instructor at Pherson designing, delivering, and improving security training for various agencies. Collaborating with teams to create engaging learning experiences.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior subject matter authority and course manager for assigned curricula — owning the full lifecycle from needs analysis through delivery and sustainment
Design, develop, and maintain training products across modalities (ILT, VILT, eLearning, webinars, job aids, videos, mobile content, and performance support tools) using ADDIE and adult learning principles
Deliver basic and advanced instruction in your discipline in classroom and virtual environments
Partner with Instructional Systems Designers and Curriculum Managers to convert complex policy and operational concepts into instructionally sound courses and supporting materials
Conduct Training Needs Analyses; recommend and design new courses, products, and awareness campaigns as mission requirements evolve
Research and apply current security policies and authoritative references to keep content accurate, current, and compliant
Develop and refine training materials — storyboards, instructor and participant guides, scripts, knowledge checks, case studies, exercises, and job aids — tailored to varied audiences including students, executives, and managers
Lead or support transitions from classroom to virtual and blended delivery, integrating distance learning and micro‑learning where appropriate
Provide SME input for Alpha and Beta testing of new and revised products; recommend improvements based on learner feedback and outcome data
Respond to student and stakeholder inquiries with timely, authoritative guidance on course content and real‑world application

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of applied experience implementing and operating security programs in your area of expertise — OR eight (8) years of applied security program experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated mastery of the policies, practices, and operational knowledge within your security discipline
Demonstrated SME credibility in one or more of security disciplines (Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Information Security, Physical Security, etc.)
Active SPēD certifications: SFPC, CDP, SAPPC, ISP, or equivalent
Experience delivering instruction in both in‑person and virtual/synchronous environments
Experience supporting LMS migration or training modernization initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental and vision insurance
long- and short-term disability insurance and life insurance
paid time off
sick leave
holidays
401k retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

ADDIEeLearning developmentcurriculum designtraining needs analysisinstructional designstoryboardingcontent developmenttraining deliverymicro-learningdistance learning

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityauthoritative guidancestakeholder engagementfeedback incorporationaudience tailoringinstructional credibility

Certifications

Active Secret clearanceBachelor's degreeSFPCCDPSAPPCISPsecurity program certificationequivalent security certificationSPēD certificationssecurity discipline certification