POSITION DESCRIPTION
T. White Parker seeks a Program Manager / Senior Contract Specialist to lead dedicated acquisition support for an Office of Acquisitions within the federal civilian sector. The Program Manager leads a team of FAC-C-certified Contract Specialists delivering full-lifecycle acquisition support, serves as the primary point of contact to the government and to T. White Parker executive management, and owns the quality, timeliness, and compliance of all work the team produces.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and manage the contract support team, serving as the decision-making authority for service delivery, staffing, and quality.
- Oversee full acquisition lifecycle support: pre-award market research and acquisition planning; solicitation development (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, combined synopsis/solicitations, determinations and findings, memoranda for the file); evaluation and source-selection support; award documentation; and post-award modifications, option exercises, de-obligations, and closeouts.
- Ensure procurement actions are completed accurately and on schedule, supporting a throughput target of roughly four to five procurement requests per specialist per week.
- Direct procurement file creation, maintenance, and electronic records management in compliance with the FAR, client acquisitions regulations, and client policies.
- Prepare and deliver monthly progress reports, weekly status reports, and procurement administrative lead time (PALT) reporting, and lead recurring update meetings with the government.
- Apply quality assurance and corrective-action practices that sustain strong CPARS performance and client satisfaction.
- Mentor Contract Specialists and commit qualified resources to meet evolving workload.
- Apply FAR, OMB Circulars, agency orders and directives, and applicable policy in procurement activities.
- Identify, analyze, and help resolve procurement-related problems and develop alternative courses of action.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Financial Management, Business, or Public Administration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable program management certification.
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience in program management, contracting, acquisition planning, or a combination of the 3.
- Current or previous Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) held for a minimum of five (5) years. A civilian-equivalent certification, such as DAWIA certification in Contracting, will be considered. Note: this role requires FAC-C, not FAC-P/PM.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through the full federal acquisition lifecycle, from pre-award through closeout.
- Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR).
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in procurement request preparation.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated cradle-to-grave contract management lifecycle knowledge including closeout.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
- Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
This role is primarily remote and is not restricted to any single geographic location within the United States. Occasional onsite travel may be required for badging and fingerprinting. The Program Manager supports the client's Eastern Time core business hours (9 am - 3 pm)
DESIRED EDUCATION & SKILLS
- Prior experience using the Integrated Contract Expert (ICE) acquisition system.
- Experience supporting HHS or other federal civilian health agencies.
- Hands-on experience with FPDS-NG and federal contract writing systems.
