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SME – Training and Development Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $120K - $131K

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ September 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

GovCIO is hiring a SME – Training and Development Specialist to develop, implement, and conduct technical training programs for customers and employees in support of the US Coast Guard. The role involves creating lesson plans, training materials, and product demonstrations, while continuously updating content to reflect new technologies and organizational changes.

Highlights
  • Develops and delivers technical training programs, including lesson plans and demonstrations.
  • Collaborates with management, clients, and technical teams to ensure training relevance and accuracy.
  • Monitors training budgets and prepares related reports.
  • Requires 12+ years of training experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Must be clearable to an active Secret clearance.
  • Experience with US Coast Guard is highly preferred.
  • Salary range is USD $120,000.00 to $131,000.00 per year.
  • Uses instructional methods such as lectures, workshops, and group training.
  • Conducts evaluations of training effectiveness and administers tests as needed.
  • Works with the US Coast Guard as the primary client.

SME – Training and Development Specialist Full Description

SME – Training and Development Specialist

US-Remote

Category Training
 
Position Type Full-Time

Overview
GovCIO is currently hiring a SME – Training and Development Specialist for our program with the US Coast Guard.  This position will be located in Alexandria, VA and will be a full remote position.

Responsibilities
Plans, develops, and implements technical product or system training programs for customers, and/or employees, and field support personnel. Technical training may include standard, repeatable modules, customized and new product modules. Obtains information from customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs; prepares lesson plans and training materials; designs product demonstrations; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids. Conducts training sessions, demonstrations, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. Requires prior technical subject matter knowledge and experience. May administer tests. May include military trainers.
  • Confers with management, employees and clients to gain knowledge of work situations requiring technical training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technologies.
  • Formulates teaching outline and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
  • Trainers are expected to have technical expertise.
  • Continuously revises lesson plans to ensure course material reflect product features, meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
  • Facilitates the execution of all training programs.
  • Monitors training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepares budget reports to justify expenditures.

Qualifications
Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience
  • 12 years of Training expereince 
Clearance Required: Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • US Coast Guard experience highly preferred

Company Overview
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
 
What You Can Expect
 
Interview & Hiring Process
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:
  • During the Interview Process
    • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
    • Camera must be on
    • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
  • During the Hiring Process
    • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
    • Background check, to include:
      • Criminal history (past 7 years)
      • Verification of your highest level of education
      • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
  • Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Internal Mobility Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Work Environment
*Available to full-time employees
 
Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
 
Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $131,000.00 /Yr.