Acquisition (1102) Training Instructor/Facilitator (Frederick)

Acquisition (1102) Training Instructor/Facilitator

Hybrid (Remote & Onsite)

Local to Frederick, MD preferred

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) seeking a highly motivated part-time Facilitator to support our Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) client. VAAA's mission is to deliver customer-focused training and professional development solutions that equip the federal acquisition workforce to deliver acquisition excellence in service to Veterans.

The Facilitator will deliver engaging instructor-led training for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquisition workforce, with a primary focus on federal acquisition and construction contracting. Work is performed on an ad hoc basis, with assignments occurring as courses are scheduled and delivered. The ideal candidate has experience facilitating technical training for adult learners and can effectively communicate complex acquisition concepts in both classroom and virtual environments. In addition to delivering instruction, the Facilitator will support curriculum development, course preparation, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure high-quality training delivery. This position is primarily remote; however, the Facilitator must travel to the VA Acquisition Academy in Frederick, MD to deliver in-person courses, up to two weeks per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver instructor-led classroom, virtual, and hybrid training to the Department of Veterans Affairs acquisition workforce, primarily courses focused on federal acquisition and construction contracting.
• Serve as an acquisition subject matter expert (SME), researching, developing, updating, and validating curriculum, instructor guides, participant workbooks, presentations, and other instructional materials in collaboration with the instructional design team.
• Review course content, training aids, and supporting documentation to ensure instructional accuracy, compliance, quality, and readiness for delivery.
• Customize instructional content and delivery methods to meet client and learner needs while maintaining curriculum standards.
• Participate in course pilots, dry runs, and quality assurance reviews, providing recommendations to improve course content and delivery.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, technologists, and fellow facilitators to ensure successful course execution.
• Utilize classroom technology and work closely with training technologists to support course delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to program leadership related to acquisition training and workforce development.

Requirements:

· Master’s Degree

· 14 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a facilitator/instructor role

· Active or recent FAC-C or DAWIA certification strongly preferred

· Facilitate courses for the VA up to 2 weeks per month

· Ability to travel to VA Acquisition Academy in Frederick, MD

About VMSI:

Founded in 2009, Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a management consulting organization and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). While strategically headquartered in the greater Washington D.C. area, VMSI has both employees and clients throughout the entire United States. Since our establishment, VMSI has grown to nearly 200 employees located in over 30 locations across almost 20 states and is continuing to grow.

Our company mission statement is clear and simple— “To be the BEST DECISION our clients make.” We accomplish this by providing our customers with industry leading professionals, increased business capabilities, applicable subject matter expertise and unmatched customer service—and we do this with integrity and passion.

The VMSI employee is a highly motivated, empowered, ethical, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Our employees embody our corporate mission statement— “To be the BEST decision our clients make!” VMSI both enables and expects our employees to be the very BEST by providing strong corporate support to ensure you can Anticipate Needs, Advise Brilliantly and Provide Solutions!

VMSI provides our customers with mission critical management support services within the functional areas of: Program & Project Management, Acquisition, Grants & Financial Management, Curriculum Development & Training Deployment, HR & Personnel Support, Information Technology and Administrative support Services. Our support services provide the additional expertise our customers require to accomplish their missions.

Salary Range: The hourly rate for this position is between $95.00/hr. – $105.00/hr. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

· Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits.

· 17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays.

· Health insurance plans include medical, vision, and dental.

· Health Savings Account

· Flexible Spending Account

· Pet Insurance

· 401K

· Tuition reimbursement

· and MORE!

Here at VMSI we strive for all our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors and can continue To be the BEST DECISION our clients make.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

VMSI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

VMSI is an E-Verify Employer