Position DescriptionThe Program Manager - Senior Contract Specialist provides overall program management and senior-level federal acquisition support for DOE/NNSA. This position is responsible for the management and oversight of contractor and subcontractor personnel while also supporting complex cradle-to-grave acquisition, contract administration, cost-type contract closeout, and procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities- Provide program management and oversight for all contractor and subcontractor activities performed under the assigned task order.
- Serve as a primary contractor interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for performance, staffing, and day-to-day contract matters.
- Monitor workforce productivity, quality, staffing continuity, workload distribution, and overall contract performance.
- Provide acquisition support, including pre-solicitation, solicitation, evaluation, award, post-award administration, modification, and closeout activities.
- Support acquisition planning, market research, source-selection documentation, proposal evaluation, cost/price analysis, negotiation support, and contract award documentation.
- Provide general and cost-type contract closeout support, including reconciliation of audit information, de-obligation actions, and expired cost-type contract support.
- Prepare recurring program status reports, identify risks or performance issues, recommend corrective actions, and keep Government stakeholders informed.
- Ensure acquisition and contract management activities comply with applicable FAR, RFO, DEAR, agency policies, procedures, and guidance.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 10 years of specialized federal contracting experience.
- Recent federal contracting experience must include performance of contract specialist duties within the last 2 years.
- Minimum FAC-C/DAWIA Level II certification; Level III is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of Program Management experience.
- Candidate must be able to comply with DOE/NNSA security, badging, nondisclosure, information-protection, and facility-access requirements applicable to the assigned work.
- Candidate must be able to work effectively in a high-volume, complex federal environment and produce accurate, timely, professional work products.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with STRIPES, STARS, FAST, I-MANAGE/IDW, AMIS/PRISM, FedConnect, CPARS/SAM, and Microsoft 365.
- Experience supporting NNSA Headquarters, NA-PAS, DNN, or other NNSA program offices.
- Active DOE L or Q clearance strongly preferred.
TravelThis role may require travel to other DOE/NNSA or operational sites based on assigned tasking and Government mission requirements.
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, paid time off, and employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees can also access career development and education assistance and performance-based incentives.
This position is primarily performed in a professional office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The employee must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively and routinely use standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
