Government Property Manager

Science Systems & Applications; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Systems & Applications is seeking a Government Property Manager in Lanham, MD. The role manages government-owned and SSAI-owned property throughout its lifecycle, ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance, including FAR and contract requirements.

You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate audits and oversight. The position requires a strong background in federal property management, extensive leadership experience, and the ability to drive processes that enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Expert-level understanding of Federal government property management regulations.
• 5+ years leading property management functions across federal property areas.
• 5+ years of leadership in small to mid-sized organizations.
• 8+ years leading integrated cross-functional teams in projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end property management lifecycle for government-, customer-, and SSAI-owned property.
• Ensure records and systems are accurate and compliant with regulations and FAR.
• Oversee inventories, resolve discrepancies, and authorize asset movements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and the property administrator.
• Investigate loss, damage, or theft and report findings with corrective actions.
• Incorporate prime contract terms into subcontracts with procurement alignment.
• Oversee procurement, documentation, financials, and delivery schedules.
• Provide training on property accountability to custodians and staff.
• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Property management

Federal regulations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S.)

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

FAR knowledge

Job description

Government Property Manager

HQ Executive Office Full Time 40 Lanham, MD, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Key Responsibilities

Property Management & Compliance

• Lead the end-to-end property management lifecycle for Government-owned, customer-owned, and SSAI-owned property, including acquisition, receipt, tracking, utilization, maintenance, inventory, transfer, and contract closeout.
• Ensure property records, reports, and management systems are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable federal regulations, contract requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee physical inventories, investigate and resolve discrepancies, maintain required documentation, and ensure appropriate authorizations are obtained before property is used, moved, or modified.
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and the property administrator to resolve issues and maintain accountability for Government and company assets.
• Investigate loss, damage, destruction, or theft of accountable property; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and process required reporting.
• Interpret prime contract requirements and ensure applicable terms and conditions are incorporated into subcontracts in coordination with contract administrators and program managers.
• Assist with subcontractor property management oversight and ensure applicable property management requirements are communicated and maintained.
• Oversee procurement transactions, subcontract documentation, certifications, financial reporting, delivery schedules, invoice reviews, and procurement files in accordance with company procedures, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other applicable requirements.

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Partner with program managers, contract administrators, procurement personnel, and property teams to align property and subcontract activities with contract objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain property procedures and work instructions; provide training to property custodians and employees on property accountability requirements.
• Support internal audits, self-assessments, customer reviews, and external compliance audits, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve issues, support contract performance, and ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal property management, procurement regulations, and industry practices; identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to subcontract administrators and property personnel to promote consistent processes, accountability, and effective service delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and a minimum of 11 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert-level understanding of Federal government property management regulations, processes, systems and assessments.
• 5+ years of experience successfully leading property management functions and processes across the full spectrum of Federal property management areas or elements.
• 5+ years of experience leading people in small to mid-sized organizations engaged in property management functions and processes.
• 8+ years of experience successfully leading integrated cross functional teams in service delivery in a project context applying project management methods.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience successfully leading integrated teams engaged in science & technology oriented applied research services.
• Experience supporting NASA, NOAA or Department of Defense/War customers
• Familiarity with NFS Part 1845 and NASA Form 20-4 usage.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint receiving and asset modules.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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