Contract Specialist Course Auditor

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and we are looking for a highly motivated Part-Time Contract Specialist Course Auditor to join our team supporting our Department of Veterans Affairs, VAAA client in Frederick, MD. The mission of the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) is to deliver customer-focused training and professional development solutions that equip the Federal workforce to deliver acquisition excellence in service to the Veteran.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contract Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy by reviewing, auditing, and contributing to the development of contracting-related courses. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough research to enhance courseware development on various acquisition topics.
• Assisting in presentations and utilizing adult learning environment software for effective training.
• Documenting technical accuracy in both in-person and distance learning courses using a government-provided audit form.
• Evaluating instructors' understanding of course material and identifying areas of training that may require correction or supplementation.
• Providing expert insights on acquisition topics to instructional design teams.
• Participating in internal pilots and dry runs, offering valuable feedback based on acquisition subject matter expertise.
• Drafting, reviewing, and submitting final course audit reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Possess FAC-C/DAWIA Contracting Level III certification.
• Have accumulated 10 or more years of experience, serving as a 1102 in various federal acquisition roles (GS-14 and above).
• Reside within the East Coast or Central Time Zones.
• Commit to providing an average of 15 hours per week, with a flexible work schedule except for a standing meeting on Tuesdays.

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 almost 200 employees located in over 30 locations across nearly 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.

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 per applicable federal, state, and local laws.

VMSI is an E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

• What is your hourly pay requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Federal Acquisition (1102): 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• FAC-C/DAWIA Level III Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Frederick, MD 21703 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD 21703