Contract Manager

Kids for the Future; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowesis is seeking a Contract Manager responsible for the overall execution of the contract, overseeing contractor personnel and deliverables to ensure DHA PAe MP mission success. This role applies project management best practices to monitor operations and manage objectives, constraints, and resources.

Responsibilities include directing contractor teams, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, and acting as the main liaison between the contractor team and COR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of full-time contract program management experience overseeing complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor personnel, task execution and deliverables to meet contract objectives.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and project risks.
• Direct day-to-day operations ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Serve as primary liaison between contractor team and government COR.
• Oversee reporting deliverables including MSR, QCP, and onboarding clearances.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Oversight

Stakeholder Liaison

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Location Various,Fort Detrick, MD, 21702,United States
• Job Category Program & Policy Evaluation
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

Position : Contract Manager

Work Environment: Hybrid / Telework Eligible (Routine and situational telework is authorized .)

Clearance Required: TIER 1: Non-critical sensitive position (Must be able to obtain and maintain )

Anticipated Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Knowesis is seeking a Contract Manager who will be responsible for the overall execution of the contract, overseeing all contractor personnel and deliverables to ensure the successful accomplishment of the DHA Portfolio Acquisition Executive Medical Products (PAE MP) mission. This leader will apply project management best practices to monitor day-to-day operations and manage specific project objectives , constraints, and resources.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively support the organization through direct oversight of contractor personnel, task execution, and deliverables.
• Manage specified project objectives , project constraints (scope, schedule, cost, quality), project risk, and coordinate project resources.
• Monitor and direct day-to-day operations to ensure that policies and procedures are followed and that goals and objectives are met.
• Act as the primary liaison between the contractor team and government technical leads/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Manage all reporting deliverables including Monthly Status Reports (MSR), Quality Control Plan (QCP), and Contractor onboarding and clearances.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 8 years of full-time work experience as a contract program manager overseeing contracts/task orders of similar size and complexity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Prior experience managing military health or medical product development programs.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.