Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager (PM) will lead a team of contracts specialists providing pre- and post-award acquisition and cost & price analysis support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the team activities to prepare and deliver compliant pre- and post-award documentation and/or contractual documents in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DHA and agency supplements, policy guidance directives and instructions.
• Evaluates analytical results and develops new or adapted analytical techniques.
• Provides recommendations on effective resource utilization, identification of duties and responsibilities, effective workload distribution and workflow processes.
• Sources and interviews qualified candidates in accordance with the Personnel Work Statement (PWS) for all positions in accordance with the PWS.
• Manages and reports all training functions for contractor personnel to include monthly team level training.
• Manages the time and attendance. Responsible for the timely and accurate recording, reporting and approving of time.
• Manages the local telework and alternate work schedule programs for the Contractor.
• Performs as a liaison between the client and all Contractor personnel.
• Direct supervision of all Contractor personnel. Subject to additional tiers of supervision (senior contract analyst) within the Contractor FTE workforce.
• Compiles all data required to submit monthly reporting to the Contractor.
• Onboards all newly assigned personnel ensuring proper team and cube assignments, required initial training, eCommerce systems requests and initial contract required deliverables are completed.
• Manages annual employee performance evaluations Administer all required administrative performance actions and evaluations for internal promotions as necessary.
• Lead, mentor, motivate and support all Contractor personnel. Assist with professional growth and development of personnel.
• Cohorts weekly and monthly meetings with the client on matters concerning Contractor personnel and management.
• Point of contact for all contractor employee extended hour requests from the client.
• Makes sure the contractor meets all performance requirements.
• Monitors overall contractor performance.

Requirements

• Technology Proficient with MS Office Suite; ECWM Contract Writing System; PIEE Applications.

Qualifications

• A 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: finance, business, law, contracts, purchasing, quantitative methods and organization, information technology, IT System Administration.
• Minimum 10 years of direct Federal procurement experience in the GS-1102 series or equivalent capacity of which a minimum of five years is DoD procurement or contract administration experience.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts.
• To gather and analyze information, design and test solutions to the problems.
• Exceptional knowledge of all phases of the acquisition process.
• Knowledge of contracting principles, laws, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Integrative Acquisition Environment and DOD acquisition system policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the DOD Procurement Data Standards.
• Experience implementing acquisition systems, preferably a contract writing system.
• Experience with change management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• ECWM Contract Writing System experience preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior DoD or DHA experience as a GS-1102 and/or equivalent is extremely helpful.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement