Acquisition & Contracting Coaching Series
The Acquisition & Contracting Coaching Series is a high-impact program designed for professionals who want personalized support to sharpen performance and strengthen their role as strategic business advisors. Delivered through one-on-one virtual sessions, this program provides direct access to experienced acquisition experts who help you tackle real-world challenges, build leadership capacity, and achieve stronger contracting outcomes.
Each session is tailored to your goals and may cover topics such as procurement planning, source selection, contract administration, small business engagement, performance-based services contracting, and team leadership. Using case-based learning, scenario role-plays, and strategic development planning, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable strategies you can apply immediately on the job.
Whether you’re new to acquisition and seeking a solid foundation, preparing for leadership in complex contracting environments, or a senior professional shaping procurement strategy, this program delivers coaching that adapts to your career stage and objectives.
Coaching Packages
Targeted Coaching (3 Sessions)
Address a specific challenge or skill gap with focused one-on-one guidance. Whether you need help preparing for a source selection, managing a contract dispute, or sharpening negotiation strategies, these sessions deliver immediate solutions and a clear action plan.
Skill Builder (6 Sessions)
Broaden your acquisition and contracting expertise across multiple areas. Through scenario-based coaching and practical exercises, you’ll develop competencies in performance-based contracting, vendor oversight, small business engagement, compliance, and more—so you can deliver stronger results across your portfolio.
Strategic Leader (9 Sessions)
Take a comprehensive coaching journey designed for professionals preparing to lead at higher levels. These sessions combine advanced problem-solving, leadership development, and long-term career planning to help you step into a trusted business advisor role, influence acquisition strategy, and drive mission outcomes with confidence.
Credits
Each coaching session in the Acquisition & Contracting Coaching Series is designed as a structured learning event that goes beyond the live one-on-one hour. To ensure meaningful development and alignment with professional certification standards, every session includes three distinct components:
Preparation (1 CLP/CPE): Participants complete structured pre-work (case review, reflection questions, or targeted readings) to prepare for the session and identify focus areas.
Live Coaching (1 CLP/CPE): A one-hour, interactive session with an experienced acquisition expert, focused on real-world problem solving, strategy development, and skill application.
Application & Follow-Up (1 CLP/CPE): Each session concludes with a personalized action plan and applied exercises that reinforce learning and ensure on-the-job implementation.
Total: 3 CLPs (or 3 CPEs) per coaching session.
This structure aligns with DAU and OPM guidance that Continuous Learning Points may be awarded for classroom instruction, structured self-study, and job-related application activities.