Acquisition Program Manager

Group SSI; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI Group in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager to provide program management leadership and oversight for federal acquisition operations. The role requires an experienced professional with a track record in managing federal acquisition support or PMO contracts, strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to guide complex contracting initiatives.

The selected candidate will work onsite with government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure performance,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of project or program management experience.
• 5+ years of federal acquisition/PMO contract management.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active or verifiable PMP or FAC-P/PM Level II/III certification.
• Experience managing complex federal contracting programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of federal acquisition support programs and contract activities.
• Oversee program execution, ensuring that contractual requirements, deliverables, milestones, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Manage and coordinate acquisition support or PMO operations, ensuring alignment with government priorities and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government stakeholders, contracting representatives, and internal program teams, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, performance metrics, progress reports, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor program performance, identify operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate resources, personnel, and program activities to support timely and successful contract execution.
• Facilitate meetings, communicate program status, and provide recommendations to government stakeholders and organizational leadership.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal acquisition regulations, contractual requirements, and established program management practices.
• Promote continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Program execution

Risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

PMO reporting tools

Job description

Acquisition Program Manager

Task 5.1 | GS-14+ Equivalent Level | Key Personnel

Employer: Mid Atlantic Professionals, Inc. (DBA SSI Group)
Location: Ashburn, VA
Work Arrangement:Onsite
Schedule: Dayshift
Position Level: GS-14+ Equivalent

Position Summary

SSI Group, is seeking a highly experienced Acquisition Program Manager to provide program management leadership and oversight in support of federal acquisition operations.

This positionrequires an accomplished professional with extensive project and program management experience, including demonstrated success managing federal acquisition support or Program Management Office (PMO) contracts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program execution skills, with the ability to oversee complex federal contracting initiatives while maintaining high standards of performance, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of federal acquisition support programs and contract activities.
• Oversee program execution, ensuring that contractual requirements, deliverables, milestones, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Manage and coordinate acquisition support or PMO operations, ensuring alignment with government priorities and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government stakeholders, contracting representatives, and internal program teams, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, performance metrics, progress reports, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor program performance, identify operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate resources, personnel, and program activities to support timely and successful contract execution.
• Facilitate meetings, communicate program status, and provide recommendations to government stakeholders and organizational leadership.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal acquisition regulations, contractual requirements, and established program management practices.
• Promote continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of professional project or program management experience.
• Federal Acquisition/PMO Experience: At least 5 years of direct experience specifically managing federal acquisition support contracts or Program Management Office (PMO) contracts.
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Certification: Must possess an active or verifiable previously held Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or FAC-P/PM Level II/III certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, programs, and contractual deliverables in a federal government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, program oversight, and federal acquisition processes.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with government representatives, senior leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, assess risks, and deliver results within established timelines.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience supporting federal agencies and government acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes.
• Experience overseeing program budgets, staffing, schedules, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with project management software, Microsoft Office applications, and collaborative reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, resolve complex operational challenges, and maintain productive government-client relationships.
• Strong strategic planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement capabilities.

Work Environment

This is a senior-level program management position designated as Key Personnel. The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate the leadership, technical expertise, and professional judgment necessary to support federal acquisition program objectives.

Specific duty location, work schedule, and on-site or remote requirements will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Join SSI Group and bring your leadership and federal acquisition expertise to a team committed to supporting government missions and delivering operational excellence.

SSI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)