Instructor – Acquisition and Contracting (COMAR/FAR) 2025P-0082
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition & Contracting Instructor (COMAR/FAR) to support Montgomery County’s Office of Procurement by designing and delivering high-quality educational content for local businesses seeking to navigate federal, state, and local government contracting.
This contractor will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and instructor for both Monthly Education Programs and a 12-Month Cohort Training Program, supporting curriculum development, workshop delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Scope of Work & Responsibilities:
Training Program Management & Delivery
Design and deliver monthly educational training sessions (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
Deliver instruction for Cohort Training Program(s) (12-month program; 10 in-person workshops).
Develop learning objectives, course modules, lesson plans, presentations, handouts, and exercises.
Ensure instructional content aligns with federal contracting regulations, COMAR, state/local procurement policies, and best practices.
Incorporate real-world examples, case studies, templates, checklists, and actionable tools.
Curriculum Design & Content Development
Build and refine the annual training calendar with the Program Director.
Contribute subject-matter expertise in procurement, compliance, market research, proposal development, and contract administration.
Ensure training supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and experienced contractors seeking to improve government contracting readiness.
Program Leadership & Quality Assurance
Collaborate with the Training & Cohorts Director on program strategy and session planning.
Support selection and coordination of additional instructors/SMEs from federal, state/local, and corporate sectors.
Maintain consistent teaching quality across all workshops and sessions.
Participate in iterative topic planning based on attendee feedback and emerging procurement trends.
Data, Reporting & Evaluation
Work with the Data Lead to integrate pre-/post-training surveys, assessments, and outcome evaluation.
Use survey findings and performance metrics to refine curriculum monthly.
Provide timely reports and insights on participant performance, attendance, and engagement.
Marketing & Outreach Support
Collaborate on messaging and promotion for monthly programs and cohort activities.
Assist with marketing content development (short bios, course descriptions, quotes, etc.).
Represent the program professionally at county events, the annual Procurement Conference, and community workshops.
Job Features
| Job Category | Learning & Development |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Minimum 5–10 years of experience in government acquisition, contracting, procurement, or compliance. | Demonstrated expertise in COMAR, federal contracting, FAR/DFARS, and/or state/local procurement regulations. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Strong knowledge of small business programs, acquisition planning, source selection, contracts administration, and procurement lifecycle. | Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience designing and delivering professional training, workshops, or adult learning programs. | Ability to create structured curriculum, learning materials, templates, and tools. | Comfortable instructing in-person and virtually (Zoom, MS Teams). |
| DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS | Prior experience training or supporting small businesses or entrepreneurs in procurement readiness. | Experience with local government procurement—especially Maryland state or county programs. | Certifications such as DAWIA, FAC-C, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent. | Strong marketing, outreach, or stakeholder engagement skills. |