Adjunct Instructor - Cost Estimation IV

Lawelawe Training Services Inc

Chantilly, VA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

About the Role

The Naval Postgraduate School’s Department of Operations Research is seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Instructor to deliver Cost Estimation IV: Applied Cost Analysis as a graduate-level distance learning course. This course is part of a sequence of cost estimation courses aimed at equipping students, primarily military officers and DoD personnel with a deep understanding of cost analysis principles applied to defense acquisition and support systems. The instructor will be responsible for delivering engaging and rigorous instruction via ZoomForGov or Microsoft Teams, evaluating student progress, and supporting student learning through virtual office hours and timely feedback.

This is a contract-based position with an estimated 220 total labor hours required for course preparation, delivery, grading, student support, and administrative responsibilities over the contract period.

Responsibilities

Deliver live, online lectures (3 hours/week) based on course content provided by NPS.
Review, update, and tailor provided instructional materials (syllabus, lecture notes, assignments, etc.) for the current class.
Assess student learning via homework, quizzes, exams, and/or projects.
Provide mid-quarter and final student performance assessments to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).
Maintain an up-to-date course collaboration site (Sakai) and complete a course journal.
Host a minimum of two hours of weekly virtual office hours and respond to student inquiries within one business day.
Submit final grade recommendations to TPOC and upload approved grades to the NPS academic tracking system.
Participate in a planning meeting with the TPOC to align on course goals, content, grading, and expectations.

The Team

Lawelawe Training Services is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB leveraging the capability and past performance of the Lawelawe family of companies. We were created to support the parent charity's nonprofit initiatives to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage. We specialize in performing: Program Management and Business Transformation; Human Capital and Training; Digital Solutions; and Medical Staffing, Healthcare and Health IT.

Here's what you need

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, or a closely related field.
At least three years of experience teaching technical courses at the graduate level, preferably in a Distance Learning environment.
Minimum of five years of practical experience in a DoD Cost Estimating and Analysis environment.
Demonstrated experience developing cost estimates for ACAT I, II, or III acquisition programs.
At least five years of experience in mathematical modeling, including:
- Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) models
- Economic modeling
- Regression and non-linear regression analysis
Must be available to perform duties remotely and must ensure access to stable internet and audio/video tools to facilitate virtual instruction.
US citizenship is required.

Bonus if

Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and PPBES.
Proficiency with online learning platforms and course collaboration tools (e.g., Sakai, Zoom, Teams).
Experience customizing course content for diverse military audience.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Training Services Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

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