Senior Education/Trainer Subject Matter Expert

Job Title:  Senior Education/Trainer Subject Matter Expert 

Company: BLN24

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BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview:
The Senior Education/Trainer Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a highly experienced professional with deep cybersecurity expertise and a proven ability to develop, deliver, and continuously improve training programs. This role serves as an authoritative source of knowledge by providing guidance, validating training content for accuracy and effectiveness, and ensuring curriculum aligns with evolving standards, policies, and organizational needs.

The ideal candidate is an engaging instructor and trusted advisor who can lead training initiatives, mentor other trainers, and strengthen program outcomes through high-quality instruction, measurable learning impact, and continuous refinement of training materials and delivery methods. 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of cybersecurity training programs that support workforce readiness, awareness, and operational effectiveness. 

• Serve as the authoritative cybersecurity SME for training content, ensuring all materials are accurate, current, and aligned to best practices and stakeholder expectations. 

• Validate course content, learning objectives, and instructional approaches to ensure training is effective, engaging, and outcome-driven. 

• Deliver instructor-led training, workshops, and briefings to diverse audiences, tailoring delivery methods to stakeholder needs and learner skill levels. 

• Mentor and coach other trainers and instructional staff by providing guidance, technical insight, and quality assurance support. 

• Support continuous improvement by evaluating training effectiveness, collecting feedback, and updating curriculum to address emerging threats and evolving requirements. 

• Collaborate with program leadership and stakeholders to identify training needs, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with mission objectives. 

• Contribute to training documentation, knowledge management, and program reporting to support traceability, transparency, and delivery quality. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Education/Instructional Design, or a related field. 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related discipline, including experience supporting education and training initiatives. 

• In-depth expertise in cybersecurity principles, practices, and current threat landscape, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable learning content. 

• Proven experience developing and delivering instructor-led training and mentoring others in a training or education environment. 

• Strong ability to validate and quality-check training materials for accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing technical and non-technical audiences. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GIAC, or comparable credentials. 

• Experience supporting cybersecurity training programs in a Federal Government or highly regulated environment. 

• Familiarity with learning assessment techniques, curriculum evaluation, and training performance improvement methods. 

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to define training requirements, prioritize delivery, and improve program outcomes.
  
  

Soft Skills: 

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage learners and convey complex topics with clarity and confidence. 

• Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across stakeholders, trainers, and delivery teams. 

• Mentorship-oriented leadership style with a focus on coaching, guidance, and continuous improvement. 

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple training priorities and deadlines. 

• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to adapt training content and delivery based on feedback and evolving needs. 

What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

• You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.

• Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.