ProSidian Consulting, LLC is hiring an Adult Education Policy Program Manager (AER11)

ProSidian Seeks a Adult Education Policy Program Manager (AER11) [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 Group 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 facilitation services for meetings. JOB OVERVIEW Serves as a Adult Education Policy Program Manager and works 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 DoEd Engagement for Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform focusses on helping to develop strategic plans and policy recommendations related to adult education and literacy. 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 An Adult Education Policy Program Manager is in charge of devising strategies to enhance and facilitate effective adult education and literacy Programs. Their responsibilities revolve around managing projects and Engagement Teams, Client Engagement, performing research and analysis, and facilitating convenings adult education and literacy Programs to identify the educational needs of a community or institution, coordinating with experts, liaising with suppliers, and providing educators with curriculum guidelines. They may also allocate budgets, assign schedules, and participate in the employment procedures. Furthermore, as an educational Adult Education Policy Program Manager, it is essential to lead and encourage the workforce to accomplish goals, all while implementing the institution's policies and regulations. Your job duties include overseeing the implementation of develop strategic plans and policy recommendations related to adult education and literacy; and working with clients such as he United Stated Department Of Education (DoEd) to get feedback on the overall effectiveness of the program - The DoEd Engagement for Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform focusses on helping to develop strategic plans and policy recommendations related to adult education and literacy Adult Education Policy Program Manager is responsible for monitoring the project's progress, improving and developing new strategies, and coordinate various projects across the organization and on behalf of clients to ensure the success of mission, policy, and business objectives. Responsibilities: - Acquire needed technology and learning materials and coordinate convenings as part of Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform - Advertise, communicate, and design programs focusing on policy recommendations related to adult education and literacy. - Arrange for needed language translation/interpretation support services for educational materials and events - Conduct leadership training sessions and develop leadership opportunities client staff, state directors, and Engagement Team Members. - Convene advisors, consultants and stakeholders to advise adult education and literacy including topics such as funding, curriculum content, program design, and teaching methodology - Create and manage secure on-line document storage/share portals project portals, wiki and workflows. - Create evaluations for adult education and literacy Program convenings which comply with client requirements. - Design, develop and triple the implementation of regional in person and virtual convenings and summits focusing on policy recommendations related to adult education and literacy. - Develop and implement onboarding and orientation plan for Client staff, stakeholders, State Directors, Subject Matter Professionals, and others - Develop and manage the adult education and literacy Program budget and work plans - Develop and oversee calendaring and scheduling for trainings, visits, and other events - Ensure that all ProSidian staff perform at a high level and meeting their goals. - In coordination with ProSidian Engagement Teams, the Adult Education Policy Program Manager will promote and implement an exemplary Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform. - Integrate a customer relationship management and manage quality assurance for client deliverables with 360 degree communication for client stakeholders and activities. - Lead and develop client engagements focusing on policy recommendations related to adult education and literacy ensuring establish financial goals and customer satisfaction. - Maintain confidential client records - Monitor U.S. education policy and provide support for policy briefings. - Perform other duties as assigned - Produce PowerPoint presentations and travel to brief high level client stakeholders on progress and status. - Program and Community Relations - Promote and train cross functional teams in using the On-line document storage/share portals for project transparency and traceability improvements. - Recruit and supervise appropriate personnel (i.e. Facilitators and Subject Matter Experts) - Responsible for coordinating and managing activities that drive and implement adult education and literacy Policy and policy reform related to US DoEd Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform - Review all PowerPoint presentations upload to presentation management software. - Staff Operations & Administration - Standardize and disseminate regional operating procedures, helping to meet HQ goals and objectives, while maintaining cultural and political appropriateness. - Supervise program to ensure compliance with all ProSidian and client requirements. - Supervise, manage, and support Engagement Team including support staff, technical editors, facilitators and Subject Matter Experts (SME) - Work effectively with ProSidian and Client Management Team focusing on Continuity Of Operations (COOP) - Work with CLIENT and ProSidian staff to support employee training throughout the organization and on behalf of clients - Work with HQ and field staff to prepare annual budgets; and see that the department operates within budget guidelines.