Contractor Program Manager

MDW Associates

Fort Belvoir (VA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Group Life Insurance

Retirement/401(k)

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates is seeking a Contractor Program Manager (CPM) to lead NGA contracts in the Fort Belvoir-Springfield, VA area. The CPM will coordinate with the COR and Government PM, oversee program performance, and manage risk, security deliverables, and contract modifications while guiding staffing and financial reporting.

The role requires DoD/IC project experience, PMP certification or equivalent, and active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility.

Qualifications

Experience managing Government contracts with financial oversight and deliverables.
Experience developing and implementing PMPs and QCPs including risk management and process improvement.
PM certification or comparable certification and knowledge of DoW/IC.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver financial, staffing, performance, and program status reports per contract requirements.
Coordinate with COR and stakeholders for updates, financial status, performance metrics, and risk assessments.
Develop, maintain, and execute the Program Management Plan (PMP) including staffing, risk, financial oversight, schedules, and security deliverables.
Develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure high-quality performance and continuous improvement.
Plan and manage contract transition activities including start-up and close-out for continuity of operations.
Ensure NDA compliance and security/documentation requirements are met by contractor personnel.
Prepare, submit, and update all contract deliverables in approved formats with Government feedback.

Skills

Contract management

Financial reporting

Program oversight

Risk management

Staffing/oversight

Stakeholder coordination

Communications

Education

Master's degree in Business or related field

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

MDW Associates is seeking a Contractor Program Manager (CPM) to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in the Fort Belvoir-Springfield, VA area. The CPM will serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for the IMUA Program Office and provides overall leadership and oversight of contract performance. The CPM will be responsible for managing program execution, financial reporting, schedules, personnel, training, security deliverables, and contract modifications while maintaining effective communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Government Program Manager (PM). The CPM also monitors program risks, develops mitigation strategies, and maintains subject matter expertise in relevant NGA programs and activities to ensure successful contract execution.

This is a hybrid position requiring some on-site presence.

The Contractor Program Manager may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

Prepare and deliver required financial, staffing, performance, and program status reports in accordance with contract requirements.
Coordinate regularly with Government program managers, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other stakeholders to provide program updates, financial status, performance metrics, and risk assessments.
Develop, maintain, and execute the Program Management Plan (PMP), including strategies for staffing, retention, risk management, financial oversight, schedules, training, security deliverables, and contract modifications.
Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that ensures high-quality performance, effective personnel management, proactive issue resolution, and continuous process improvement.
Plan and manage contract transition activities, including contract start-up and close-out, to ensure seamless transfer of responsibilities with minimal mission disruption.
Ensure all contractor personnel complete required non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and maintain compliance with contract security and documentation requirements.
Prepare, submit, and update all contract deliverables in approved formats, incorporating Government feedback and ensuring compliance with contract and CDRL requirements.

Required Experience/Skills:

Experience managing Government contracts, including financial oversight, staffing, reporting, and contract deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present financial, program status, staffing, and performance reports in accordance with contract and CDRL requirements.
Experience developing and implementing Program Management Plans (PMPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs), including risk management, quality assurance, personnel oversight, and process improvement.
Experience managing projects within the DoW/IC and a Project Management Professional certification or comparable certification.
Strong knowledge of contract financial management, including budget execution, burn rate analysis, and Estimated Cost at Completion (EAC) reporting.
Proven ability to coordinate effectively with Government stakeholders, including Program Managers (PMs), Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and Contracting Officers (COs).
Experience planning and executing contract transitions while ensuring continuity of operations and compliance with security and documentation requirements, including NDAs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat for preparing reports, presentations, and contract documentation.

Desired Experience/Skills:

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other Federal Government programs.

Education Requirement(s):

Master's degree in a Business-related field and seven (7) years of Program Management experience or a bachelor's degree in a Business-related field and ten (10) years of Program Management experience.

Security Requirement(s):

Candidates for this position must possess an active Top-Secret Security Clearance and be eligible for favorable NGA adjudication for SCI access

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

Strategic Planning
Cost Estimating
Budget Programming and Justification
Budget Execution
Acquisition Management
Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to: