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Facilitator - Acquisition & Contracting (Remote)

Facilitator - Acquisition & Contracting

Acquisition & Contracting Training Cohort Facilitator

Management Concepts, Inc. is currently recruiting a Cohort Facilitator for our new acquisition and contracting professional development program, Career Gateway: Acquisition contracting. This exciting new program improves upon current compliance based technical training. It provides new contracting professionals with competency-based outcome focused experiential learning that better prepares them to apply what they learn on the job and be mission-focused solution makers who can drive solutions to meet mission requirements.  

In this role, you will guide a cohort of participants through a compelling journey as they navigate contracting activities from foundation through all four phases of the acquisition lifecycle. Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn and apply technical knowledge in conjunction with professional (soft) skills within a robust storyline that unfolds through learning experiences. During this journey, participants will apply their knowledge through experiential learning and gamified activities/simulations that put the participant in the driver’s seat as a trusted contracting professional. Participants will experience the impact of their decisions on the mission in a controlled (safe) environment.

You will also be called on to apply your acquisition and contracting expertise as the subject matter expert (SME) by participating in the development of program course materials, including but not limited to web-based learning events, program scenarios, program learning materials, and program coaching activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Provide ongoing feedback to the design and development team to improve cohort program learner experience
•    Lead the Cohort participants through their learning journey utilizing a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) through instruction, facilitation, coaching, community engagement, and other activities as designed  
•    Provide presentation of course materials and lead discussions focused on helping participants understand contracting principles, how to apply them, and why they are important, while ensuring full participation from students.
•    Encourage participants to think critically to reach solutions for training events and reach their own conclusions with limited facilitator intervention. Understand participants' thought process and provide guidance on how to reach a better solution, as required
•    Provide coaching and encouragement to cohort participants.  Communicate both strengths and opportunities for improvement.  Work with cohort members to develop a plan and provide tips for strengthening skills.
•    Participate and/or lead efforts to recruit and train additional program facilitators to accommodate multiple on-going program deliveries

Experience and Skills Required:
•    Demonstrated subject matter expertise in federal acquisition and contracting. Non-DoD contracting experience preferred.
•    FAC-C or DAWIA certification in contracting
•    Bachelor’s degree in relevant study area (contracting, law, public policy, business, etc.). Master’s degree preferred
•    Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills necessary to create innovative and creative solutions to organization mission needs and issues that occur before and after contract performance begins
•    Contracting leadership experience, along with the ability to coach, mentor, and encourage new contracting professionals. Must be able to allow students to experience problems, create their own solutions, and learn from them throughout program participation
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Willingness to actively participate in learning development to shape the Career Gateway: Acquisition contracting professional development program

Desired:
•    Acquisition policy experience
•    Strong business acumen and ability to understand the contractor business processes and motivations  
•    Ability to help participants understand the contractor point of view
•    Instructor-led or Virtual Instructor-led classroom facilitation experience 
•    Knowledge of/or experience with facilitating a cohort training program
•    Experience using remote collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, Adobe Connect) for group facilitation

•    Current experience in contracting to include cradle to grave contract management for products and services. 
•    Experience with different contract types, different contracting vehicles, and performance-based contracting experience

Management Concepts Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Management Concepts is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels, and all individuals are encouraged to apply for a position with Management Concepts.  We are committed to our policy of equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, military status, veteran status, or disability or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.  All employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs.  

Candidate Assistance Available

Should you require assistance completing an online application for employment, please contact our Human Resources Department at 703.790.9595.