Government Property Manager

Location: Cambridge, MA • Hybrid role with a 9/80 work week • Active Top Secret clearance required

About the role

The Manager, Government Property oversees the day-to-day operation of Government Furnished Property (GFP), Contractor Acquired Property (CAP), and company-owned property to include equipment and material. This role manages daily operations to support, maintain, and ensure Government Property compliance with applicable federal regulation and organizational policy for the Cambridge facility and all other campuses. The incumbent is instrumental in reviewing government contracts and proposals, ensuring a consistent and holistic approach to the management of government property and ensuring GFP contractual requirements are clearly understood, documented, and executed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of the Government Property Office and ensure compliant Government Property management in all aspects of the FAR-mandated property life-cycle processes.
• Supervise, organize, and coordinate all activities for direct reports; provide ongoing, constructive feedback on performance and progress.
• Assist with personnel concerns including hiring and evaluation reviews; ensure direct reports have the skills and resources to effectively perform roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure collaboration within the Supply Chain team, Program Offices, and other functional areas; provide support to Shipping/Receiving Manager.
• Execute Property Office self-assessments; set department goals, initiatives, and conduct property trainings at the departmental, program, and organizational levels.
• Ensure excellent Property Office customer service; provide support and guidance to internal program personnel, external stakeholders, and subcontractors on all Government Property related matters, requirements, and procedures.
• Develop property management related policies and procedures; demonstrate the ability to improve processes and resolve complex problems with limited oversight.
• Conduct frequent reviews of the FAR/DFARS regulations for changing requirements and implement necessary updates.
• Facilitate all property audits, interpret outcomes, and institute corrective action to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the integrity of the property system data to maintain auditable records and compliant reports.
• Oversee all Plant Clearance cases and the company’s Item Unique Item Identification (IUID) process.
• Manage all aspects of reutilization, storage, disposition, and disposal of company and government property.
• Coordinate and administer the oversight of Subcontractor Controls with regards to government property.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA) or other professional certification by the National Property Management Association (NPMA) is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant government property experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in government property.

Skills

• Working knowledge of FAR 52.245-1, FAR Part 45, DFARS 252.245-7003, 7005, and other applicable regulations.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough familiarity with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with external stakeholders and internal functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts, and communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of the government Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and IUID Registry (preferred).
• Additional Information Technology/Information Systems experience (preferred).

Work Environment

Office and/or warehouse environment with some travel to offsite locations and subcontractor facilities.