CPE SETA_Contracts Manager II

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking a Contracts Manager II with senior-level expertise in acquisition planning and contract management to support CPE IEW&S. The role involves reviewing critical documents, coordinating with ACC, and guiding PMs through lifecycle processes.

The position requires DoD procurement experience, a Bachelor's degree in Business, and a DAU Level II certification or equivalent, with a focus on cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business required.
• Minimum 5 years in contracting or database management.
• DAU Contracting Level II certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert review and guidance on acquisition documents (PWS, QASPs, SCAs, Acquisition Plans, Contract Strategies) for program managers.
• Prepare and analyze contract metrics and monitor milestones with ACC, reporting Acquisition Lead Times and potential award slips.
• Act as liaison between PMs and ACC across the acquisition lifecycle; attend milestone and program reviews.
• Provide technical expertise in policy writing during Integrated Product Team processes.
• Assist with Program Status Reviews up to the Program Executive Office and coordinate contract training.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones and advise on impact of contracting regulations.
• Support procurement portfolio management and maintain Procurement Portfolio content across tools.
• Develop methods and tools to improve cost, schedule, and performance in acquisitions, including DoD 5000/ACAT experience.

Skills

Contract management

Acquisition planning

Policy writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

PPMT

BI Report Tools

Job description

Description

Title: Contracts Manager II

Clearance Type: Secret

Scope: Provide senior-level acquisition and contract planning expertise, supporting the efficient and compliant execution of programs within CPE IEW&S.

Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

• Provide expert review and guidance on critical acquisition documents - including PWS, QASPs, SCAs, Acquisition Plans, and Contract Strategies - for CPE IEW&S Program Managers (PMs) and Product/Deputy Managers (PdMs).


• Prepare and analyze contract metrics, establish and monitor contract milestones in coordination with the required activities and the Army Contracting Command (ACC), giving regular updates on Acquisition Lead Times (ALT) and potential award slips.


• Act as a liaison between the PMs and ACC facilitating communication throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Attend various milestone and programmatic reviews.


• Provide technical expertise in document/policy writing during the Integrated Product Team process.


• Assist with Program Status Reviews up to the Program Executive Office and their staff and coordinate/conduct contract training and in-house seminars for program managers.


• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones, provide subject matter expertise on the impact of new contracting regulations/guidance, and assist in planning contract actions with realistic IMS schedules and ALTs.


• Provide acquisition management support services for the CPE IEW&S Headquarters Office, including management of the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) and BI Report Tools, and maintain/update content across the Procurement Portfolio.


• Develop and implement methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies in acquisition activities. Must demonstrate specific experience supporting DoD 5000 procurements / ACAT programs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business.


• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in contracting or database management


• Certification: DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.