Contract Manager – Grants Management Lifecycle Support

Performance Excellence Partners, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Excellence Partners, LLC is hiring a Contract Manager to lead federal grants lifecycle services supporting the U.S. Department of Labor. In this role, you will manage contract operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least three years of experience in federal programs, and strong communication skills. This on-site position is based in Washington, DC, with potential travel to regional offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams supporting federal programs.
• Experience organizing and directing staff across multiple functional areas.
• Prior experience serving in a leadership role within a federal grants environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the contract.
• Organize and direct all contract support activities.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Managing complex multidisciplinary teams

Quality assurance

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Contract Manager – Grants Management Lifecycle Support

Performance Excellence Partners (PEP) is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead a federal grants management support contract providing mission‑critical grants lifecycle services to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), and Office of Grants Management (OGM). The contract supports OGM’s administration of grants for ETA as well as the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE).

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day management of contract operations, oversight of grant lifecycle support personnel, quality assurance, client relations, staffing, performance management, and execution of all contract requirements.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate all contract support activities; supervise grants management and support personnel; oversee staffing and recruitment.
• Monitor contract performance; ensure timely completion of deliverables; implement quality control procedures; provide strategic guidance to the project team.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced federal environment while maintaining exceptional customer service and responsiveness to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing complex multidisciplinary teams supporting federal programs, grants, contracts, or technical assistance efforts.
• Experience organizing, directing, and coordinating staff across multiple functional areas.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience serving as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Contract Manager, Division Chief, Grants Officer, Grants Specialist, Federal Project Officer, or similar leadership role within a federal grants environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal grants management experience supporting DOL, ETA, OGM, Department of Education, HHS, DOJ, or other federal grant‑making organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal grants administration, grant application review, award, modifications, monitoring, financial management, internal controls, audit resolution, corrective action planning, compliance, and closeout procedures.
• Experience with federal grant systems, performance reporting systems, financial reporting requirements, data validation, and federal assistance regulations.
• Prior supervisory experience with grants management specialists, program analysts, financial analysts, or compliance staff.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Grants Management (OGM), Office of Workforce Investment (OWI), Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), or other federal grants management organizations.

Location

This position requires the Contract Manager to perform work primarily on‑site at locations designated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The Contract Manager must be available to support operations at DOL Headquarters in Washington, DC, and/or may be required to work at or travel to one or more of ETA’s six regional offices. Telework may only be authorized under limited circumstances and in accordance with contract requirements.