Contract Program Manager

Knowesis Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Knowesis is seeking a Contract Program Manager to lead the Grant Management and Evaluation IDIQ contract for biomedical research evaluation, supporting DHA MRDC with DoD programs. The role requires CAC access, U.S. citizenship, and experience managing large federal contracts with subcontractor oversight.

Onsite in Washington, D.C., contingent status. Responsibilities include executive-level contract performance, cost management, and coordination with COR and government stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• PMI-PMP project management certification.
• Ability to obtain CAC and U.S. citizenship (no sponsorship).
• Experience managing large federal contracts and IDIQ vehicles.
• Experience coordinating multi-vendor contract vehicles and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of the Grant Management and Evaluation IDIQ contract with a $220M ceiling.
• Ensure contract performance and quality management across all task orders.
• Lead process improvements to standardize service delivery.
• Coordinate resources for surge capacity and peer review expertise.
• Manage financials, cost estimates, invoicing, and budget forecasting.

Skills

PMP certification

CAC eligibility

U.S. Citizenship

IDIQ contract management

Subcontractor management

Education

Master's degree in public health / life sciences / business administration

Job description

Brief Description

Position: Contract Program Manager

Location: Washington, D.C.

Work Environment: Onsite

Clearance Required: NACI

Status: Contingent

Knowesis is currently seeking an exceptional Contract Program Manager to join our team and provide invaluable support to the Grant Management and Evaluation Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract supporting biomedical research application evaluation for the Department of War (DoW) within the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC).

To be eligible for this position, candidates must have the ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position's security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Knowesis' senior executive responsible for overall performance of the Grant Management and Evaluation IDIQ contract, with a $220M contract ceiling
• Ensure overall contract performance and quality management across all task orders issued under the base IDIQ
• Lead process development and improvement efforts to enhance efficiencies and standardize service delivery across all task orders
• Coordinate corporate resources and capabilities to ensure readiness for surge capacity and scientific peer review expertise
• Manage resource allocation across Science Administration and Management (SAM-1), SAM-2, and electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) Support task orders
• Work with Scientific Review Managers to ensure task execution plans and cost estimates are accurate for each task order
• Serve as the primary executive point of contact with organizational leadership, the base-level Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and the Contracting Officer
• Maintain executive-level relationships with client Program Managers across all active programs and participate in Integrated Program Team (IPT) meetings
• Proactively communicate program status, risks, and performance to government stakeholders
• Oversee the contractor-owned, contractor-operated web-based electronic peer review system, including hosting, document viewing, virtual meetings, individual reviewer and panel scoring, written evaluations, and concurrent review across multiple meetings and panels
• Monitor delivery of all contract deliverables against the Task Order Deliverables/Receivables Tracking Sheet (D/RTS) timelines
• Establish and enforce subcontractor oversight policies, ensuring all subcontractor personnel meet contract security and training requirements
• Ensure all contractor and subcontractor personnel sign an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and comply with installation access, facility access, and security policies
• Monitor subcontractor performance against task order deliverables, cost, and schedule baselines
• Coordinate subcontractor compliance with all mandatory training requirements; ensure certificates of completion are submitted to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Training Coordinator
• Maintain full accountability for IDIQ-level financial performance, including cost tracking across Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders, invoice review, and budget forecasting
• Ensure draft invoices are provided to the base COR five calendar days prior to submission to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with adequate backup documentation
• Oversee submission of Monthly Reporting at the base level, due on the 28th calendar day of each month
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and provide cost performance visibility to Knowesis leadership and the Government COR
• Ensure Key Personnel substitution processes comply with contract requirements, including submitting resumes for proposed replacements to the base COR at least five business days prior to any personnel changes

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing and supporting large federal contracts, including IDIQ, CPFF, and T&M contract vehicles, with extensive subcontractor management and coordination experience.
• Direct experience managing multi-vendor IDIQ contract vehicles in biomedical research, health information technology (IT), or a related scientific domain
• Prior experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Medical and Scientific Research contract management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and complete all mandatory security and training requirements per the Performance Work Statement (PWS)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, life sciences, business administration, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with CDMRP grant management processes and systems, including eBRAP
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams supporting scientific peer review operations

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD), Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.