Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or an MA/MS degree in a related field; an active Secret security clearance is required.
Over 10 years of experience in contract management or a similar role.
5 years of experience in Naval Aviation or comparable Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.
Ability to collaborate with government, military, and contractor stakeholders effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient in creating reports and professional briefs.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage contracted support initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact between contractors and government program authorities.
Oversee all contract deliverables, staffing, and performance metrics.
Manage recruitment and deployment of resources essential for mission success.
Coordinate team assignments, schedules, and track progress of deliverables.
Monitor contract performance to identify and mitigate risks related to staffing and execution.
Support various program coordination sessions and senior leadership meetings.
Benefits
Support for a Department of War aviation acquisition program, enhancing relevant expertise.
Opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
Engagement in high-level government and contractor collaboration.
Mentorship and leadership development opportunities for contractor personnel.
Full Job Description
*This role supports contingent workforce initiatives and related staffing efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted support effort.
Act as the primary contractor interface and point of contact for government program authorities on technical, program, and project matters.
Oversee execution of contract requirements, deliverables, staffing, reporting, and performance expectations.
Manage acquisition and employment of program and project resources to meet mission needs.
Coordinate team priorities, task assignments, schedules, action items, and deliverable status.
Monitor contract performance and proactively identify staffing, schedule, quality, and execution risks.
Support program reviews, leadership meetings, status briefings, and contractor-government coordination sessions.
Ensure contractor work products are accurate, timely, professional, and aligned with government direction.
Maintain communication across program management, acquisition, financial, logistics, technical, and administrative teams.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to assigned contractor personnel.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree or MA/MS degree in a relevant discipline and Active Secret security clearance.
Over 10 years of experience performing duties similar to the functional description.
5 years of experience supporting Naval Aviation or comparable DoW acquisition programs.
Ability to work effectively with government, military, and contractor stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional briefs, reports, and correspondence.
Education Substitution
Associate's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree.
Six additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading contractor teams in a DoW or Naval aviation environment.
Experience managing deliverables, staffing, contract execution, and government interface responsibilities.
Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
Work Environment
This position supports a Department of War aviation acquisition program and may require on-site support at a government or contractor facility.
The role requires frequent coordination with government customers, contractor teammates, and cross-functional technical and business teams.
Work products may include program documentation, briefings, reports, schedules, financial inputs, action item trackers, and meeting support materials.
