Federal Acquisition Support Services Program Manager overseeing a DHS procurement support team. Ensuring contract performance and client satisfaction in a fast-paced federal environment based in Annapolis, Maryland.
Responsibilities
Lead acquisition and procurement support services for a DHS client in a fast-paced, mission-driven federal environment.
Maintain full accountability for contract performance in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), FAR, HSAR, DHS directives, and component-level acquisition guidance.
Serve as the primary interface with DHS Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), program offices, senior acquisition leadership, and corporate leadership.
Ensure acquisition support services are responsive to DHS mission demands, including emergency acquisitions, urgent operational requirements, and surge support.
Proactively identify performance risks, unmet client needs, and workload surges; develop mitigation strategies and implement corrective actions.
Develop and deliver status reports, performance metrics, and executive‑level briefings.
Oversee acquisition support, ensuring alignment with applicable FAR and HSAR emergency authorities.
Coordinate rapid staffing, workload realignment, and acquisition prioritization during surge periods affecting DHS components.
Ensure acquisition documentation and decision-making reflect appropriate use of urgent circumstances and accelerated acquisition timelines consistent with regulatory requirements.
Monitor and report on performance metrics, deliverable timeliness, and quality indicators.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, information management, contracting, law, or a related field (other majors accepted with relevant experience).
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the full life cycle of federal acquisition and procurement actions.
Demonstrated experience leading teams of 15 or more personnel with direct performance accountability.
At least 5 years of program management experience on a Federal Acquisition or Procurement program.
Demonstrated experience managing the full cradle-to-grave acquisition lifecycle.
Familiarity with FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems using a detailed and well-ordered approach.
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive operational environments.
Experience in a federal acquisition context as a contractor or federal employee.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Suite of software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) to create and maintain documents and communications.
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