Job Training and Education Expert (AER7)

ProSidian Seeks a  Job Training and Education Expert (AER7) [Key Personnel | Program Manager - Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located: CONUS -  Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Washington D.C. (Remote) to provide Education, And Academia Sector related Management And Operations Solutions for Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform Services on behalf of The Department of Education (DoEd).  These services are considered part of the ProSidian Education, And Academia Sector Services Sector Group with with relevant Education, And Academia Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support an engagement for DOED. under NAICS Code: 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services for The Department of Education with service(s) also characterized as Provide facilitaion services for meetings

JOB OVERVIEW

Serves as a Job Training and Education Expert and work as a part of a team to provide Facilitation, and Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform to the Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) | Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL). The purpose of this task order is to provide subject matter expertise and logistical support to the Department of Education for the production of policy-related materials and a variety of meetings.  The ProSidian Engagement Team will identify and procure subject matter experts with knowledge of adult education policy and pedagogy, who will assist in the preparation of commissioned papers, participate in meetings, and provide other services as needed.  The subject matter experts will provide technical assistance and support to the Department of Education across a wide range of subject areas in areas like Washington D.C., Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX, and Chicago, IL.

Additionally, The ProSidian Engagement Team will provide comprehensive logistical support for planning, conducting, and following up on meetings, including those with up to 150 participants.  The order requires adherence to Department of Education publication guidance and compliance, as well as coordination with various federal and non-federal partners. The subject matter experts should have knowledge of Federal policy for adult education, as well as experience and expertise in various subject areas related to adult education.  The Department of Education anticipates no more than 10 projects per year, with a total allocated time of 350 person days per year in each option year.  Travel is limited to three nights per trip, and subject matter experts (SMEs) hourly pay cannot exceed that of a GS15 Step 10 government employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and expertise in the implementation of Title II, AEFLA programs and initiatives
• Develop and implement strategies to improve access to adult education and job training programs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement effective job training and education programs
• Develop and conduct training sessions and workshops for educators and administrators on AEFLA policies and procedures
• Analyze data and evaluate program effectiveness to make recommendations for program improvement
• Stay up-to-date on federal and state policies related to adult education and job training