National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI), Federal Grants Instructor (Remote)

Location US-other

Job Category Trainers/Instructors

Employment Duration Independent Contractor

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National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI), Federal Grants Instructor (Remote)

National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI), Federal Grants Instructor

NVTI Federal Grants Instructor (1099 Independent Contractor)

The National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) provides training on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (DOL VETS). The purpose of this initiative is to responsibly meet the employment, training, and job security needs of Americans who have served in uniform, those transitioning from military service, and their spouses. Management Concepts is contracted by DOL VETS to run the NVTI program.

NVTI is seeking Federal Grants Instructors to deliver training courses in classroom, virtual, and asynchronous formats. Classroom training can occur throughout the United States and requires travel, while virtual and asynchronous classes are conducted remotely. Skill and experience with virtual and asynchronous course delivery is highly desirable. In particular, Management Concepts is looking to hire Instructors who can teach the following courses:

· 9614: Federal Grants Management for JVSG Recipients

· 9617: Federal Grants Management for HVRP Recipients

· 9607: Federal Grants Management: Monitoring and Oversight for VETS Staff

Descriptions of each of these classes can be found on the NVTI website here (https://www.nvti.org/Training/Class-Descriptions) .

NVTI Federal Grants Instructors must:

1. Deliver training to diverse adult audiences

2. Be highly experienced and skilled in adult learning techniques

3. Present the highest of professional standards in their course delivery presentation

4. Have significant experience working in a workforce development environment

5. Have experience using federal grants for services directly related to job seekers, specifically veterans as well as employers seeking to employ veterans (preferred but not required)

6. Have expert knowledge of the specific regulatory environment and practical application of U.S. Department of Labor employment grants programs

7. Have knowledge of the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) (required) as well as the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP)

8. Maintain current knowledge on all changes to the relevant laws and regulations covered in the courses

9. Have experience in reading, comprehending, and applying legal and regulatory information

10. Have experience and/or direct knowledge of the specific challenges faced by veteran organizations seeking federal grants and the needs of employers seeking to employ veterans. Instructors who are veterans themselves have been very successful in this role

    All Management Concepts Instructors are expected to be skilled in the course content, instructional techniques, and application of adult learning theory. We require that you present the information as designed in an objective and unbiased manner. At the same time, your expertise adds value to the prepared material by allowing you to offer relevant illustrations and experiences that support learning objective attainment.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Present multi-day courses to groups of up to 30 students

    • Apply principles of adult learning in federal grants course presentations

    • Facilitate a positive, safe learning experience and encourage participant engagement

    • Provide timely, actionable, and accurate feedback on course materials

    • Keep apprised of relevant knowledge/skills affecting the content area(s) assigned

    • Participation in instructor course preparation meetings and information sessions

    Course Content May Include:

    • The grant life cycle and best practice management techniques

    • The phases of grant award administration

    • The tools and processes recipients must employ to meet their responsibilities for JVSG grant management

    • The tools and processes recipients must employ to meet their responsibilities for HVRP grant management.

    • The pre-award, award, and post-award phase responsibilities of federal representatives involved with discretionary funding

    • The pre-award and post-award phase responsibilities of federal representatives involved with mandatory funding

    • The applicability of current laws relevant to veterans experiencing homelessness, their spouses and families and the Uniform Administrative Guidance for all grant awards

    • The responsibilities grant officer’s technical representatives (GOTRs) have in monitoring grants for both compliance with applicable regulations and performance results

    • Federal oversight and management of grants and federal financial oversight

    Instructor Advantages:

    • Access to a network of domain and learning professionals

    • Timely news and updates within your career field from peers and headquarters staff

    • Up-to-date course materials

    • Opportunities to contribute and collaborate on course development

    • Scheduling flexibility

    • Knowledge-sharing with diverse audiences in multiple locations and modalities

    Required Experience:

    • 5+ years’ experience in federal grants at a federal awarding agency, pass-through entity, or recipient organization

    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.