What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training & Learning SME position at Prevailance, Inc.?
Description
This position is contingent upon successful contract proposal submission and award. Estimated to start on, or about, 01 January 2026.
Prevailance is seeking an experienced and mission-focused professional to support Headquarters (HQ) Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's (SACT) as a Training & Learning Subject Matter Expert (SME).
The Training & Learning SME will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing learning pathways and competency models tailored to NATO’s unit-specific and cross-organizational needs. This position requires expertise in organizational development, instructional design, and competency-based training to shape experiential learning for a diverse, multinational workforce. The SME will define staff personas, establish learning maturity models, and drive cultural integration through onboarding initiatives and training programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define "personas" to better understand unit target audiences and test training pathways
- Collect and consolidate business information requirements for staff, aligning content with varying levels of experience and cultural awareness
- Develop structured learning pathways and maturity models that consider staff competencies (knowledge, skills, and experience) across unit-specific and cross-organizational topics
- Collaborate with unit culture and functional communities to design tailored training pathways
- Research functional and skills standards where applicable, drawing from civilian and military equivalents
- Facilitate workshops to elicit, consolidate, and validate functional training requirements
- Review and consolidate job descriptions to identify required functional levels
- Communicate learning pathways via maturity models and competency roadmaps using MS Office tools and central intranet resources
- Design and support onboarding activities for new staff, ensuring successful cultural integration within the first 12 months
- Develop interactive learning experiences such as learning games, role-play exercises, and other experiential training events
- Collect and analyze feedback from competency development activities to refine and enhance training programs
- Perform additional tasks related to culture assessment, staff training, and professional development
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience within the last six years in organizational development, learning design, or corporate skills development within complex knowledge-based organizations
- Experience designing experiential learning and skills development programs for multinational audiences, with sensitivity to high- and low-power-distance cultural environments
- Proven expertise in developing staff onboarding programs
- Proven expertise in communicating business information effectively
- Understanding of NATO’s structure, work environment, and training methodologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other collaborative software as applicable
- US Citizenship
- Valid US Passport
Desired:
- Possess a familiarity with the organization and hierarchy of the military rank and grade structure
- Possess a knowledge of military terminology
Education:
- Certification, degree, or advanced professional qualification in Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Education, or another related field
Clearance:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!
Prevailance, Inc. proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative. Prevailance provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefits include:
- Medical Insurance
- TriCare Supplemental
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Computing Device Reimbursement Program
Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.
