Workshop Instructor – Federal Employee Effective Writing (1099)

Full job description
Company: RMA-ADRA
Location: Albany, GA (In-Person / On-site)
Job Type: 1099
Compensation: $1,000.00 per day ($2,000 total for 2 instructional days)
Dates of Assignment: November 17–18, 2026
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (16 Instructional Hours across 2 Days)
RMA-ADRA delivers high-impact workforce training and professional development solutions for government agencies and defense organizations. We are seeking an exceptional, experienced Workshop Facilitator / Instructor to lead our two-day course: Federal Employee Effective Writing (EWW).
This workshop is a featured core course within the 0343 Management & Program Analyst Certificate Program. The audience consists of adult federal professionals, including:
Federal civilian employees and analysts (GS-0343 series and related fields)
Supervisors and program managers
Military personnel and Marines (USMC)
Federal investigators and support contractors
Workshop Promise & Mission"Write so the reader can understand the decision, action, evidence, and deadline the first time. The course uses plain language, disciplined organization, and realistic federal/DoD writing tasks."
As the instructor, you will facilitate an intensive, interactive workshop designed to equip federal analysts and personnel with disciplined, reader-centered communication skills for fast-paced federal and military environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesInstructional Facilitation & Delivery
Lead the 2-day workshop (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM daily) using the established Federal Employee Effective Writing Participant Workbook & Facilitator Guide.
Guide participants through realistic, sanitized federal and DoD writing exercises, ensuring compliance with operational security, CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information), and PII handling policies.
Facilitate hands-on drafting, inbox triage drills, peer-review sessions, and rubric-based evaluations.
Curriculum Modules & Practical Application
Day 1: Write for the Reader
Establish the bottom line upfront: identifying reader, purpose, decision requested, and deadline before drafting.
Apply Federal Plain Language principles, active voice, concrete verbs, and disciplined paragraph structure to eliminate bureaucratic wordiness.
Construct 5-line message maps and standardized federal emails/memoranda that prompt immediate executive action.
Day 2: Analyze, Edit, and Deliver
Separate verified facts from analysis, assumptions, and recommendations.
Teach participants to draft standalone, one-page executive summaries and decision papers.
Structure scannable 3-slide executive briefings with scannable takeaways and speaking notes.
Instill federal records discipline, file-naming conventions, version control, and 508 accessibility awareness.
Evaluate participants' final one-page Capstone Writing Assessment using the workshop's structured scoring rubric.
Classroom & Adult Learner Engagement
Foster an engaging, collaborative classroom dynamic tailored to adult learners, mid-to-senior federal personnel, and uniformed service members.
Deliver targeted, constructive critique on drafted action emails, routing memos, and decision briefs.
Track attendance and confirm participants meet workshop completion standards.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Experience in Adult Education / Facilitation: 3+ years of proven experience delivering interactive training, workshops, or professional instruction to adult learners, government personnel, or military members.
Expertise in Federal Writing Standards: Deep knowledge of federal correspondence formats, executive decision memos, action emails, Plain Writing Act standards, and bottom-line-upfront (BLUF) techniques.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Business, Education, or a related discipline.
Operational Security Awareness: Clear understanding of federal information boundaries (sanitizing real-world scenarios, avoiding classified/CUI/PII in classroom exercises).
Availability: Available for full on-site delivery in Albany, GA on November 17–18, 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
Federal / Military Background: Prior experience working as, supervising, or training federal civilian employees (GS-0343 Management & Program Analysts, DoD staff) or military service members (such as Marine Corps personnel).
Advanced Credentials: Master’s degree in a relevant field or professional certification in adult learning, instructional delivery, or technical communication.
Local / Regional Proximity: Candidates residing in Georgia, northern Florida, or southeastern states who can travel to Albany, GA.
Work Environment & Materials
Setting: Professional classroom facility in Albany, GA.
Class Materials: Full facilitator guide, participant workbooks, rubrics, templates, and classroom slide decks are provided.
Cohort: Cohort of motivated adult professionals enrolled in the 0343 Analyst Certificate Program
Join us in shaping confident writers by delivering energetic, inclusive workshops that inspire learners to express themselves clearly and creatively!
Pay: $1,000.00 per day
Work Location: In person

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