Subject Matter Expert - Certified Flagger Instructor/Trainer

About Transfr

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 Overview

Employment Type: CONTRACT 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

• 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

Certification

• 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

Real-World Field Experience

• 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

Other Desired Skills and Experience

• 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.