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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Supervisor, Competency & Curriculum Development is a technical specialist role responsible for developing and supporting NextDecade's Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) programs at the Rio Grande LNG facility. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Training, this position develops competency profiles across all organizational job roles, designs assessment methodology and tools, leads curriculum development, and defines ABILITY LMS/CMS system strategy and configuration requirements. The Supervisor oversees the effective coordination between strategic program development and operational implementation, and works collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts, operations leadership, and the Sr. Manager, Training. Success requires deep expertise in instructional design and competency-based training systems, strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex operational requirements into effective learning solutions that support safe, efficient LNG operations while meeting regulatory requirements. The position will be in Brownsville, TX.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Competency Program Development & Management
Facilitate the competency development lifecycle, including role analysis, competency identification, proficiency level definition, behavioral indicator development, profile validation, system implementation, and ongoing maintenance
Design competency assessment methodology, including assessment standards, quality criteria, and assessor qualification processes for Sr. Director approval
Provide technical expertise on competency assessment best practices, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
Curriculum Design & Training Program Development
Design training programs using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, working with Subject Matter Experts to develop technically accurate, pedagogically sound content
Direct instructional design resources in tactical content development, ensuring alignment with instructional design standards and learning objectives
Ensure training programs support progressive competency development and align with qualification requirements
Training Matrix & Requirements Management
Maintain training matrix through requirements analysis, stakeholder coordination, and documentation
Ensure training matrix requirements align with competency profiles and qualification plans
Provide technical guidance to requirement owners on training requirement development and learning object selection
ABILITY System Strategy & Learning Architecture
Translate CAMS program requirements into ABILITY LMS/CMS functional specifications, defining how competency profiles, learning pathways, and assessment workflows should be configured to support program quality and operational effectiveness
Conduct system quality assurance reviews validating configuration supports learning objectives, assessment methodology, and regulatory compliance
Partner with Sr. Director, Training on strategic system decisions, major configuration changes, and vendor relationship management
Team Leadership & Coordination Management
Provide direct supervision, work planning, quality oversight, and professional development for direct reports
Manage training coordination workload distribution between program implementation tasks (system administration, matrix updates, program rollouts) and operational support for site-based training delivery
Develop staff capabilities in training matrix management, ABILITY system administration, program coordination, and instructional design fundamentals
Stakeholder Engagement & Program Quality Assurance
Facilitate workshops and working sessions with operations leadership and Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements and validate program design
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