Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required
Over 5 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting
Familiarity with various government contract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, IDIQ)
Experience with audits, compliance, and subcontract management
Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for drafting and interpreting contracts
Proficient in MS Office and contract management tools
Responsibilities
Lead integration for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management as Senior Program Manager
Collaborate independently and across different locations and disciplines
Conduct independent research in contracting and solve conflicts
Manage contract close-out activities in coordination with relevant stakeholders
Perform contract management functions including tracking modifications and expenditures
Negotiate contracts with vendors and customers for favorable terms
Maintain and ensure accuracy of contract files and documentation
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Full Job Description
Expertise and Functions
Serve as the Senior Program Manager's principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management, providing cross-functional leadership to matrixed teams, driving enterprise-wide coordination, managing interdependencies, mitigating program risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual, schedule, and performance requirements
Work independently and with others in different geographical locations across multiple disciplines as this position may be filled nationwide
Conduct research independently in contracting and other related functional areas, and approach conflicts as a problem solver
Adapt to new and changing policies and processes
Assist with contract close-out activities to include coordination with KIHOMAC accounting, DCMA, DCAA, PCO
Carry out contract management functions to include awards, modifications, funds and expenditure tracking, and reporting
Carry out subcontract functions to include awards, modifications, flow down clauses, purchase request and purchase order support
Negotiate with vendors/contractors and customers when needed to reach favorable terms
Recommend and prepare awards and contract documents
Ensure approvals and signatures are obtained; manage internal review processes (finance, executive)
Maintain contract files and documentation, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and auditable
Assist with Government business systems audits and self-assessments, reporting as required
Execute tasks with integrity, ethics, good judgement
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required
Experience:
5+ years of experience required, to include previous experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting
Experience working with specific government agencies or contract types (e.g. fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time & materials, IDIQ etc.)
Experience with audits, compliance reviews, subcontract management
Experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing are a plus
Strong interpersonal skills to include negotiating, analytical, and problem-solving with coworkers and company partners
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft, interpret, and negotiate contract language
Attention to detail: strong document review and record-keeping
Ability to manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously
Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and contract management tools/software
Security:
Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain a security clearance required
Physical Requirements:
Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
