Subject Matter Expert - Certified Flagger Instructor/Trainer
REMOTE
Content Strategy & Programs /
CONTRACT /
Remote
Transfr is on a mission to help create pathways to career success. Our immersive career exploration and training simulations empower learners and job seekers of all ages find the right job for them and build the skills they need to enter (or reenter) the workforce or change careers — helping them improve their quality of life.
Immersive VR experiences from Transfr have been shown in studies to deliver better learning gains than video tutorials, slide presentations, and other training methods. Learners also find Transfr experiences highly engaging and enjoyable. At Transfr, we believe the future starts with innovative workplace training and skills development. We’re building bridges between schools, workplaces, and governments to help improve training and job placement pipelines and create a better tomorrow, today.
Position Type: Temporary Part-time Consulting Agreement
Location: Remote
Duration: 30 weeks (approximately 30-35 hours total)
Compensation: $2100
We are looking for a subject matter expert in Flagger training with industry knowledge and experience that will enable us to implement the next generation of simulation-based career exploration and training with our customers within this industry.
The SME will provide consultative guidance in the design of immersive content and support materials. The SME is responsible for exceeding client expectations with a high level of knowledge in Flagger training. Experience with the delivery and management of technology products and solutions would be beneficial. The SME will understand, qualify and propose where simulation-based career exploration and/or training opportunities exist from an industry perspective.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work with the product design team to create authentic task simulations in service of immersive career exploration and/or training products.
- Provide guidance to designers in an exploratory phase, outline review, and storyboard review.
- Create task analyses outlining all knowledge and steps a trainee must take to perform a particular skill, and provide media references to inform the final design.
- Ensure desired industry outcomes are clearly understood and achieved.
- Evaluate product deliverables and ensure that the features are in line with industry, necessary standards/regulations and customer expectations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Certified Flagger Instructor or Trainer
- Holds certification from a recognized organization (e.g., ATSSA, NSC, state DOT)
- Actively trains flaggers for work zones, construction sites, or utility projects
- 3–5+ years as a flagger, crew lead, or site supervisor on active roadwork or infrastructure projects
- Experience navigating real-life safety challenges, weather conditions, and team coordination
- Deep Knowledge of Work Zone Safety Protocols:
- Expert understanding of MUTCD standards, PPE requirements, flagging signals, signage, and spacing
- Familiarity with federal (OSHA), state, and local regulations governing traffic control and jobsite safety
- Experience with Workforce Development or Union Training:
- Background in training adult learners, particularly in union halls, apprenticeship programs, or WFD settings
- Able to connect simulation/activity content to job-readiness expectations and safety culture
- Strong technology skills and experience with virtual reality products would be beneficial.
- Strong analytical skills of where virtual reality might be the best fit for educational purposes would be beneficial
- Provide advice on educational program evaluation, e.g. design, process improvement, performance measurement (quality, safety, cost, etc.), educational effectiveness.
- Ability to communicate with senior level leaders in educational institutions and industry but also, at times, to less technical audiences who may not be as tech-savvy.
- Excellent people and communication (both written & oral) skills.
- Effective organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills and habits; ability to complete projects under tight deadlines with little/no direct supervision.
- Self motivation is key.
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In Closing:
If you're looking to make a big difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join us on our mission to make learning more intuitive and help individuals develop the skills they need for career success.
Be a part of creating pathways to prosperity by helping to develop training simulations to teach skills that lead to well-paying jobs, for all.
At Transfr, we embrace diversity because it breeds innovation. Transfr is an equal opportunity employer that participates in E-Verify committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, consultants, and employees, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
**Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction**
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