Assistant Program Manager

ECS; Halifax Regional Municipality; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Program Manager to support critical acquisition and grant management activities. This remote role involves leading a team of professionals through all phases of the management lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with federal standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in government grant management, project oversight, and personnel coordination. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to impactful projects that make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in government grant management and acquisition principles.
• 10+ years in project and program management within federal sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and grants management activities.
• Oversee project management and personnel management.
• Conduct policy reviews and audit assessments.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Technical review and writing experience

Government grant management experience

Project and program management experience

Staff coordination and supervision

Federal acquisition and grant management

Tools

FPDS-NG

SAM

PRISM

Job description

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Job Description

ECS is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to work remotely. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. The candidate will support NOAA's Acquisition and Grants Office by leading a staff of contracting professionals involved in procurement, contract, and grants management activities. Responsibilities include project management, program management, and personnel management across all phases of acquisition and grant management lifecycle, including planning, requirements definition, solicitation, evaluation, award, post-award management, and closeout. Additional duties involve policy review, audit assessments, deliverable review, program tracking, meeting facilitation, quality assurance, and performance evaluation. Travel to various locations within the U.S. may be required.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Strong technical review and writing experience
• Minimum 15 years of experience with government grant management and acquisition principles
• Minimum 10 years of project, program, and personnel management experience within federal procurement or grants sectors, managing portfolios over $500M annually
• Ability to coordinate, direct, and supervise staff
• Extensive federal acquisition and grant management experience

Desired Skills

• Experience with NOAA policies, procedures, and tools such as FPDS-NG, SAM, PRISM

ECS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.