Contract, SME, Web Developer

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. 

Summary: The SME will provide consultative guidance, lead assessments and discovery phases for projects, and analyze and recommend simulation application strategies from a domain perspective. The SME is responsible for exceeding client expectations with a high level of knowledge in Web Development. 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 opportunities exist from an industry perspective.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the product design team to create authentic task simulations in service of career exploration.
• 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 customer outcomes are clearly understood and achieved.
• Help build strong relationships with customers. 
• Evaluate simulation deliverables and ensure that the features are in line with industry, necessary standards/regulations and customer expectations.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Web Development industry experience and knowledge with recruiting, training or hiring in this field.
• A degree in Web Development or related field is preferred, with experience in Education (training, licensing/certification knowledge) and Leadership.
• Knowledge of curriculum and educational requirements of various Web Development career paths.
• 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, working with a small company that is fast paced and remote.

What We Offer:

The hours needed for this role is 14-16 weeks (approximately 16-18 hours total), and the total compensation is $1200 for this project.

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**

Learn more at transfrinc.com