Acquisitions Program Manager

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401K plan with matching

Paid leave

Job summary

Chevo in Washington, DC is seeking a qualified professional to lead Federal Acquisitions support for multiple contracts. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, shaping project deliverables, and aligning them with contract requirements.

The role requires a strong background in federal procurements, a degree in a relevant field, and at least five years of experience; FAC-C or similar certification and DHS experience are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business field.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting Federal Acquisitions (Procurements).

Responsibilities

• Managing clients and day-to-day client interaction.
• Building a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
• Setting and managing client expectations.
• Communicating effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Achieving operational objectives and contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
• Implementing productivity and quality standards.
• Providing technical direction and guidance to contractor staff to ensure contract requirements and expectations are clear, success criteria are defined, progress toward results are monitored, and that all activities are performed in compliance with the terms of the contract.
• Identifying risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Meeting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Managing a multi-tiered project and/or multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Education, Management Sciences, Psychology, Human Resources Development/ Management, or other related discipline

Job description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing clients
• Building a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives
• Managing day-to-day client interaction
• Setting and managing client expectations
• Communicating effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Achieving operational objectives and contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
• Implementing productivity and quality standards.
• Providing technical direction and guidance to contractor staff to ensure Contract requirements and expectations are clear, success criteria are defined, progress toward results are monitored, and that all activities are performed in compliance with the terms of the Contract
• Identifying risks and appropriate mitigation strategies
• Meeting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
• Managing a multi-tiered project and/or multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Education, Management Sciences, Psychology, Human Resources Development/ Management, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting Federal Acquisitions (Procurements)

Desired Qualifications

• FAC-C or similar Federal Acquisitions Certification
• Previous experience supporting DHS (Headquarters or Component Agencies)

SALARY RANGE: $140K - $160K (subject to change)ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine's 2023 and 2024 "Best Firms to Work For" list and is a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.