Leadership Instructor

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in the greater Washington, DC area. We are looking for a Part-Time Facilitator (Instructor) 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 Facilitator will provide a blend of leadership and soft skills support to include serving as instructor, instructional design support, quality control oversight, and assisting with special projects as needed.

• Responsible for delivering and instructing professional development courses and workshops focused on soft skills and leadership for the VA’s acquisition workforce. Topics include Leadership and Management, Planning, Priority Setting, Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Managing Work, Organizing Winning Teams, Developing Others, Mastering Difficult Conversations, and Making Decisions in Changing Environments.
• Assist in the development and instruction of training programs tailored for acquisition leadership.
• Provide expertise in leadership and relevant topics to the instructional design team, supporting the creation of synchronous and asynchronous materials through research and drafting.
• Offer high-level guidance and analysis services to leadership in a highly technical capacity.
• Manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple complex projects and activities simultaneously.
• Evaluate the technical accuracy of in-person and distance learning courses, using a government-provided audit form. Assess the instructor's understanding of course material, identify areas requiring correction or supplementation, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Attend and actively participate in internal pilots and dry runs, providing constructive feedback based on expertise to enhance course effectiveness.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree with 14 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a facilitative or instructor role.
• Strong background in leadership, management, and soft skills instruction.
• Previous experience leading teams or facilitating team leadership.
• Desired expertise in designing and developing training for various delivery styles (instructor-led, self-paced, virtual).
• Proven project management skills, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project completion.
• Advanced performance consulting and analysis skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitate VA courses up to 2 weeks per month.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What type of course have you instructed in the last 3 years? (Any course specific to leadership or soft skills?)
• This position would be about 40 hours a month. Does that align with your part-time goals?
• Are you comfortable working primarily remotely with occasional visits to the Frederick, MD campus?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership instruction: 3 years (Required)
• Course development: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Frederick, MD 21703 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD 21703