At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking an accomplished Subject Matter Expert – Regulatory / Scientific to validate, design, and enrich highly specialized training curricula for FDA regulatory reviewers and scientific personnel.
This position is contingent upon award.
Work Schedule and LocationThis position is remote with periodic on-site presence at Silver Spring, MD
Clearance Requirement: Current or ability to obtain Public Trust clearance required.
As the Subject Matter Expert (Regulatory / Scientific), you will provide domain-level expertise to ensure the technical accuracy, regulatory defense, and scientific validity of training programs under Task Area 2 (Reviewer & Scientific Development). You will collaborate closely with Instructional Systems Designers to translate complex regulatory review frameworks, applied scientific methods, analytical decision-making models, and statutory requirements into practical case studies, simulations, and role-based training modules for FDA scientific and regulatory staff.
What You Bring to the Table - RequirementsExperience: Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in an regulatory, scientific, or technical role.
Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific, medical, regulatory, or technical discipline required.
Regulatory Mastery: Deep understanding of regulatory review processes, decision-making frameworks, scientific evaluation standards, and regulatory documentation practices.
Curriculum Support: Proven experience collaborating with instructional design teams to review, validate, and co-develop scientifically sound courseware, case studies, and practical exercises.
Continuing Education Knowledge: Familiarity with continuing education (CE), professional credentialing, and accreditation alignment for scientific and healthcare professionals preferred.
When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:
Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.
Skills Required
- At least seven years of professional experience in a regulatory, scientific, or technical role
- Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific, medical, regulatory, or technical discipline
- Deep understanding of regulatory review processes, decision-making frameworks, scientific evaluation standards, and regulatory documentation practices
- Experience collaborating with instructional design teams to review, validate, and co-develop scientifically sound courseware, case studies, and practical exercises
- Familiarity with continuing education, professional credentialing, and accreditation alignment for scientific and healthcare professionals
What We Do
Carney incorporated in 1994 with a single mission -- to dramatically improve the job performance and critical mission accomplishment of employees, work teams, and entire organizations. We provide solutions to our Federal government clients across many solution types. Some of these are human capital consulting, leadership development, business process re-engineering, serious gaming, e-learning, and social government. Generally, these solutions are blended to create a unique solution to a specific client. Each one is aimed at helping our clients realize their potential by effectively doing more with less. We know we are successful when our clients are able to carry out their mission faster and better than they ever have. We help individuals perform at the speed of need. What this means is that we develop solutions that enable individuals, teams, teams of teams, and entire organizations to get to performing (delivering on their mission) as quickly and as effectively as possible. We endeavor to deliver Performance Acceleration services to our clients, which is the enhanced ability to learn and acquire skills at the exact time and place of need.
