Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strategic Solutions International (SSI) is an SBA 8(a) certified small business that delivers Information Technology and Management Consulting services. They are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager / Federal Contract Specialist to support a high-visibility federal acquisition program for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), combining strategic program management with hands-on federal acquisition expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex federal acquisition and contracting activities from pre-award through post-award
- Provide program management oversight supporting multiple acquisition initiatives simultaneously
- Develop acquisition strategies, procurement schedules, and milestone tracking
- Prepare acquisition plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), market research, solicitations, and contract documentation
- Support proposal evaluations, price and cost analysis, competitive acquisitions, negotiations, and award recommendations
- Draft contract modifications, option exercises, task orders, contract administration documentation, and closeout packages
- Monitor acquisition milestones, deliverables, contract performance, funding actions, and compliance with FAR, HHSAR, and agency acquisition policies
- Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, Program Managers, CORs, legal counsel, finance personnel, and technical teams
- Identify acquisition risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Mentor acquisition personnel and provide guidance on contracting best practices
- Prepare executive briefings, acquisition reports, status updates, and leadership presentations
- Ensure all acquisition documentation meets federal audit and compliance standards
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Five (5)+ years of cradle-to-grave federal contracting experience supporting civilian federal agencies
- Experience supporting: Acquisition Planning, Market Research, Solicitation Development, Proposal Evaluations, Price/Cost Analysis, Contract Award, Contract Administration, Modifications, Option Exercises, Contract Closeout
- Current or previous FAC-C Certification (or equivalent civilian federal acquisition certification)
- Strong knowledge of: FAR, HHSAR, Federal procurement regulations, Federal acquisition lifecycle
- Experience supporting multiple federal acquisition projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work remotely within the United States
- Availability during CDC core hours (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern)
- Ability to obtain and maintain HHS suitability, credentialing, and required system access
- Ability to travel occasionally for fingerprinting, badging, kickoff meetings, training, or government-directed activities
- Seven (7)+ years of federal acquisition and program management experience
- Five or more years holding FAC-C certification
- Experience supporting CDC, HHS, NIH, CMS, or other HHS Operating Divisions
- Experience leading acquisition teams
- Experience supporting large IDIQ, BPA, GWAC, or multi-million-dollar acquisition programs
- Experience developing acquisition strategies and procurement planning documentation
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