Lead, LNG Competency & Curriculum Development

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Supervisor, Competency & Curriculum Development to lead the design and implementation of CAMS programs at our Brownsville LNG site. You will shape competency profiles, craft assessment approaches, and guide curriculum development to align with regulatory requirements and safe, efficient operations.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Training, you will work with Subject Matter Experts and operations leadership to translate complex needs into actionable learning solutions,

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in instructional design, training program development, or competency program management.
• 3+ years experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or similar regulated, high-hazard environments.
• Experience designing and implementing competency-based training systems or competency management programs, including competency-based assessment approaches and training evaluation methods.
• Experience developing technical training curricula for complex operational roles, including operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel, using instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, Agile Learning Design) and adult learning principles.
• Proven track record facilitating workshops with Subject Matter Experts to extract technical knowledge and translate into effective training programs.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Competency Management Systems
• LNG industry experience strongly preferred; other hydrocarbon processing or power generation experience considered
• Experience leading or managing instructional designers, curriculum developers, or training specialists
• Experience in interpreting training data and making data-informed program decisions
• Technical writing ability for training documentation, procedures, and standards
• Familiarity with regulatory training requirements (DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 193 knowledge preferred)
• Proven project management skills to manage multiple concurrent curriculum development projects

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Instructional design

Competency program management

Stakeholder engagement

LMS/CMS experience

Regulatory/ safety training

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Instructional Design

Tools

LMS

CMS

Job description

NextDecade is seeking a Supervisor, Competency & Curriculum Development to lead the design and implementation of CAMS programs at our Brownsville LNG site. You will shape competency profiles, craft assessment approaches, and guide curriculum development to align with regulatory requirements and safe, efficient operations.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Training, you will work with Subject Matter Experts and operations leadership to translate complex needs into actionable learning solutions,