Senior Project Management Facilitator

Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Inc. (S2S) is seeking experienced Senior Project Management Facilitators to deliver project management training in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Program Management School.

This is a part-time, independent contractor position delivering established course content based on Federal Government and industry project management best practices. Course materials and curriculum are provided.

The ideal candidate combines substantial real-world project management experience with the ability to engage adult learners, facilitate meaningful discussion, and connect project management concepts to practical applications across multiple industries.

• Courses range from 2 to 9 days in length.
• Instructors can anticipate working approximately 10 days per month on average, depending on the government course schedule.
• Hours are not guaranteed, and scheduled courses may be changed or cancelled at the discretion of the school.
• Courses may be delivered virtually or in person.
• In-person delivery may require travel. Approved instructor travel is reimbursable in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations.

Facilitators will:

• Deliver engaging face-to-face and virtual instruction using established course content, materials, certification requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Facilitate student discussions and group activities, which may comprise approximately 30–50% of course delivery.
• Connect project management concepts to real-world applications across domains such as Healthcare, Construction, and Information Technology.
• Remain current on applicable government, agency, industry, curriculum, and adult-learning practices.
• Communicate before and after course delivery to identify client needs and recommend appropriate content adjustments when needed.
• Proactively manage attendee-related administrative requirements before, during, and immediately after course delivery.
• Communicate effectively with students, clients, and delivery team members across a variety of audiences and settings.
• Remain receptive to feedback and committed to continued professional development.

Candidates must have:

• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience within the last 10 years supporting Federal Healthcare, Construction, or Information Technology projects, either as a federal civilian or member of industry.
• At least 3 years of instructor-led training experience.
• At least 2 years of virtual instructor-led training (VILT) experience.
• A four-year college degree or higher (or equivalent experience).

• Previous experience supporting a government contract.
• FAC or DAWIA Program Management certification, or equivalent.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience working with adult learners.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual classroom or web-conferencing platforms.
• Experience with virtual classroom delivery platforms such as Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, or Adobe Connect is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, learning management systems, Adobe Acrobat, email, cloud storage, and collaboration tools.

For virtual course delivery, instructors must provide:

• Reliable broadband internet connectivity.
• Computer equipment capable of supporting live virtual instruction.
• Monitor, headset, camera, and other required peripherals.

This position includes both virtual and classroom-based instruction.

Facilitators must be able to:

• Deliver instruction while standing for extended periods, including face-to-face instructional days of up to 9 hours.
• Sit, bend, reach, and move throughout classroom and office environments.
• Operate required computer equipment and instructional technology.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, clients, and delivery team members.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Candidates must reside and perform all work within the United States.
• The successful candidate may be subject to a federal background investigation.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Starting at $85 per hour
• Part-Time / Independent Contractor (1099)
• Veteran hiring preference, but not mandatory

We encourage people with disabilities and veterans to apply. Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Inc. is an SDVOSB/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.