CPE SETA_Contracts Manager III

People Technology And Processes; Maryland; On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes seeks a Contracts Manager III at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 to provide senior-level acquisition and contract planning support for CPE IEW&S programs. The role requires a DoD-level contracting background and a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include reviewing critical acquisition documents, tracking milestones with the Army ACC, and leading contract actions across the lifecycle to ensure compliance and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in contracting.
• Certification: DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review critical acquisition documents (PWS, QASPs, SCAs, Acquisition Plans, Contract Strategies).
• Analyze contract metrics and monitor milestones with ACC and ALT / award slips.
• Manage ETMS 2 database taskers to ensure timely completion.
• Liaise between PMs and ACC across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Provide policy-writing support during IPT processes.
• Support Program Status Reviews and coordinate contract training.
• Prepare industry day decks and facilitate contractual deep-dives.
• Route RSCA through signatory channels.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones and new regs.
• Support procurement tools (PPMT, BI reports) and update content.
• Develop methods to improve cost, schedule, performance in acquisitions; DoD 5000/ACAT experience.

Skills

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

DAU Contracting Level II Certified

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $170,000.00
Salary Title: Contracts Manager III

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.
• Manage completion of taskers within ETMS 2 database.
• Act as a primary 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.
• Coordinate and prepare industry day slide decks; lead and facilitate contractual one-to-end deep dives. Route and process RSCA’s through appropriate channels for signature.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in contracting.
• Certification: DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.