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The Acquisition Lead/Program Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight across all phases of program execution within the federal contracting environment. This dual-role leader combines deep expertise in federal acquisition management with proven program and project management skills to ensure delivery of mission-critical initiatives. The individual oversees contract performance, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance—ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in full alignment with government requirements and organizational goals.
The Acquisition Lead/Program Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight across all phases of program execution within the federal contracting environment. This dual-role leader combines deep expertise in federal acquisition management with proven program and project management skills to ensure delivery of mission-critical initiatives. The individual oversees contract performance, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance—ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in full alignment with government requirements and organizational goals.
Advise government program managers on acquisition planning, contract execution, and regulatory compliance across the full acquisition lifecycle.
Ensure adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific procurement protocols.
Serve as the primary interface with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), aligning deliverables with contract requirements and performance metrics.
Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), acquisition strategies, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), and Justifications and Approvals (J&As) for other than full and open competition.
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Lead large-scale, complex government programs and contracts from initiation through closeout, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and performance standards.
Manage integrated project plans, risk registers, resource matrices, and stakeholder communication strategies to ensure program transparency and accountability.
Oversee day-to-day operational execution, including cost control, milestone tracking, and team coordination across functional and technical domains.
Drive the implementation of work breakdown structures (WBS), integrated master schedules (IMS), and earned value management (EVM) to track performance and cost variances.
Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams of acquisition, financial, and technical professionals to execute programmatic goals.
Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages open communication, innovation, and alignment with client objectives.
Facilitate performance reviews, staffing decisions, and workload balancing to meet evolving program demands.
Cultivate strong relationships with government clients, ensuring their evolving needs are met and exceeded through adaptive delivery models.
Provide regular program status updates, briefings, and executive summaries to senior leadership, contracting officers, and oversight bodies.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients on acquisition reform, modernization strategies, and best practices.
Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific procurement regulations.
Skilled in drafting and reviewing acquisition packages, IGCEs, source selection plans, evaluation criteria, and compliance checklists.
Strong understanding of contract types, CLIN structures, and regulatory requirements including small business participation, CPARS, and invoicing.
Proficient in managing program schedules, cost control, and budgeting using EVM and related tools.
Strong command of tools such as MS Project, Deltek, and custom government systems (e.g., PRISM, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov).
Ability to apply industry standards and frameworks such as PMI PMBOK, Agile, and ITIL in hybrid project environments.
Effective leader and mentor with experience managing geographically dispersed teams and subcontractors.
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills for influencing, negotiating, and resolving stakeholder concerns.
Skilled in creating executive-level briefings, audit responses, and performance reports.
Exceptional analytical capabilities to identify, assess, and resolve acquisition risks and operational constraints.
Adaptive thinker capable of balancing strategic direction with tactical execution in dynamic environments.
Continuous improvement mindset focused on increasing acquisition efficiency, cycle time reduction, and cost-effectiveness.
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The salary range represents a general guideline; however, Steel Point Solutions considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Steel Point offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time positions, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401K with company match, critical care voluntary insurance, flexible paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for professional development reimbursement. Join us to enjoy competitive compensation and a full range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
Provides IT consulting and digital transformation for government agencies.
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Senior · 12+ years experience
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