Program Manager – Senior Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the Program Manager and the main contact for the Government, ensuring effective contract execution and client satisfaction.

• Oversee, guide, and assist contractor staff, which includes staffing, task assignments, performance evaluation, and daily operations.

• Manage comprehensive federal acquisition processes for a diverse array of procurement actions.

• Perform acquisition planning, conduct market research, and develop procurement strategies.

• Create, review, and maintain acquisition documentation, such as acquisition plans, solicitations, determinations and findings, award documents, contract modifications, and other related procurement paperwork.

• Assist in proposal assessments, negotiations, source selections, contract awards, and activities following contract award.

• Keep thorough electronic contract files and generate necessary reports, metrics, and status updates.

• Facilitate customer meetings and ensure regular communication regarding contract execution and acquisition efforts.

• Guarantee adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), HHSAR, agency policies, and best practices in acquisition.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned to support program objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• At least seven (7) years of experience in program management, federal contracting, acquisition planning, or a combination of these fields

• Current or prior FAC-C certification (or a civilian equivalent) held for a minimum of five (5) years

• Proven experience in managing comprehensive federal acquisitions

• Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), acquisition planning, contract administration, source selection, market research, and contract modifications

• Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Familiarity with Integrated Contract Expert (ICE) – highly desirable

• Background in supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or other federal civilian agencies

• Experience supervising acquisition professionals

• Proficient in using electronic contract writing systems

• Capability to handle multiple concurrent acquisition tasks in a dynamic environment

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Experience

• Meaningful employee recognition programs

• Employee recognition and rewards program

• Wellness and charitable giving initiatives

• Employee referral bonus program