DART - Subject Matter Expert & Instructor

Alluvionic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alluvionic, in partnership with NMIMT and FEMA through the NDPC, seeks knowledgeable SME/Instructors to deliver DART training for first responders and emergency management personnel nationwide. Travel is required; two formats offered, 3-day resident and 1-day mobile courses.

Independent contractors only, supporting resident and mobile offerings. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality training, guiding detection and response, researching content, and ensuring accuracy with regard to US

Qualifications

• Substantial subject matter expertise in UAS assessment, tactics and response operations.
• Law Enforcement (current or previous) experience.
• Experience as a classroom instructor.
• Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating, FAA Part 107 preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of First Responder drone flight experience required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of high-quality resident and mobile DART training courseware designed to raise awareness of UAS threats, including legal considerations and counter-drone technology.
• Guide participants through detection strategies, identification methods, threat assessment, and practical response techniques, ensuring preparedness for real-world scenarios.
• Conduct research to support course content, provide references, and identify resources relevant to DART training including threat mitigation and counter technologies.
• Review course materials to confirm accuracy, technical relevance, and alignment with current UAS practices and US laws and agencies such as DOW, DHS, FAA, FBI.
• Contribute to drafting, reviewing, and refining lesson topics, learning objectives, and instructional materials for new course versions and re-certifications to meet NMIMT and FEMA NTED standards.

Skills

UAS assessment

Counter-UAS

Law enforcement experience

Instructor experience

Remote Pilot Certificate

Job description

Empowering responders with aerial intelligence when it matters most.

Job Summary

Alluvionic, in partnership with NMIMT and FEMA through the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), is seeking knowledgeable and passionate SME/Instructors to join their team in delivering cutting-edge training for first responders and emergency management personnel nationwide. This initiative centers on the Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) program, which equips emergency personnel with the knowledge and practical skills to address Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) threats. Participants will explore UAS-related criminal and terrorist activities, learn detection and tracking methods, and develop strategies for effective response and reporting. Through a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and field demonstrations, the course introduces participants to UAS capabilities, operational risks, and simulated scenarios, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The DART training is offered in two formats: a comprehensive 3-day resident course at NMIMT’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) in Socorro, New Mexico, which includes both classroom instruction and hands-on field training with live explosive demonstrations; and a condensed, mobile 1-day course at local, state, and tribal emergency responder unit locations. This position support by Independent Contractors only. Travel is required supporting resident and mobile course offering.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of high-quality resident and mobile DART training courseware designed to raise awareness of UAS threats, including legal considerations and counter-drone technology.
• Guide participants through detection strategies, identification methods, threat assessment, and practical response techniques, ensuring they are prepared for real-world scenarios.
• Conduct research to support course content, provide authoritative references, and identify resources relevant to DART training, including threat mitigation and counter technologies and strategies.
• Review course materials to confirm accuracy, technical relevance, and alignment with current UAS operational practices, US laws and regulations, and authoritative agencies and organizations such as the Department of War (DOW), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Contribute to drafting, reviewing, and refining lesson topics, learning objectives, and instructional materials for both new course versions and re-certifications to meet NMIMT and FEMA National Training and Education Division (NTED) Standards and requirements.
• Participate in course pilot (draft) deliveries, provide instructional support as directed, and address pilot feedback from participants, FEMA/NTED, other stakeholders, and NMIMT Curriculum Manager.
• Work closely with NMIMT curriculum developers, instructional designers, and program staff to ensure course content is instructionally sound and operationally accurate in accordance with NMIMT and FEMA/NTED requirements.
• Incorporate instructional design feedback, as directed by the NMIMT Curriculum Manager, into course materials and activities. This includes updating instructor-led lectures, classroom exercises, field exercises, and other course components to ensure accuracy, instructional effectiveness, and compliance with FEMA/NTED standards.
• Provide technical input on specialized topics within the SME's area of expertise, including UAS functions, components, trends, associated laws and regulations, when consulted by NMIMT.
• Support NMIMT by collecting, analyzing, and documenting data relevant to UAS training content. Activities may include assisting with formal needs assessments, evaluating pilot course (draft) delivery feedback, and contributing to after-action reviews.
• Maintain and comply with FAA Part 107 and NMIMT Instructor Certification Program requirements throughout the duration of assignment.

Qualifications

• Possess substantial subject matter expertise in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) assessment, tactics, response operations, and counter-UAS detection equipment.
• Law Enforcement (current or previous) experience.
• Experience as a classroom instructor.
• Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating, under FAA Part 107, preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of First Responder drone flight experience, required.
• Possess a high degree of organization and verbal and written communication skills and technical software skills.

Who We are

Alluvionic is a woman-owned, 8(a) certified solutions provider of project management and process improvement services. We offer a wide range of products and services including extensive enterprise Process Improvement, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), PMO (Project Management Office), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations for clients in various industries, providing Project Assurance® for every project. We pride ourselves in being a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) with the CMMC Accreditation Body.

What it's like to work at Alluvionic

Working at Alluvionic means being surrounded by helpful and brilliant people who want to support your career growth. We are a company that puts people first and will help you get where you want to go. When we make mistakes, we own them, fix them, and improve our processes so we do better next time. We work hard and never forget to have fun, especially at happy hour. We live by our company values of Family, Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation, Forward-Progress, Organization, and Communication. We invite you to apply if you share values even if your career path has been nontraditional. Alluvionic is an authorized DoD SkillBridge Partner Organization. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for servicemen & servicewomen to complete an internship during the last 180 days of service to gain valuable civilian career experience.