CPE SETA_Contracts Manager II

People Technology And Processes; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Contracts Manager II located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This role provides senior-level acquisition and contract planning expertise essential for the execution of programs within CPE IEW&S. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Business and at least five years of contracting experience.

Responsibilities include reviewing acquisition documents, analyzing contract metrics, and serving as a liaison with program managers. Certification as a DAU Contracting Level II is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in contracting or database management.
• DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert review and guidance on critical acquisition documents.
• Prepare and analyze contract metrics, establish and monitor contract milestones.
• Act as a liaison between the PMs and ACC throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise in document/policy writing during the Integrated Product Team process.
• Assist with Program Status Reviews and coordinate contract training.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones.
• Provide acquisition management support services for the Headquarters Office.
• Develop and implement methods, processes, and tools for efficiency.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00

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

• 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.

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.