Manager, Government Program Procurement

BDO USA, LLP; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Manager, Government Program Procurement to lead procurement strategy and compliance for federally funded programs. The role collaborates with General Counsel, business development, capture, and program leadership to assess requirements, identify risks, and advise on contracting approaches across federal, state, local, and client mandates.

Responsibilities include procurement planning, proposal support, and ensuring alignment with cost allowability, funding restrictions,

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience supporting government programs, procurement, and contracts.
• Experience advising on procurement strategy, contract structuring, subcontractor and vendor arrangements, and applicable procurement regulations, including 2 CFR 200.
• Experience assessing compliance, contractual, financial, and operational risks and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Five or more years of experience reviewing and interpreting procurement documents, including RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs, and supporting pursuit, capture, or proposal activities.

Responsibilities

• Leads procurement strategy support for pursuit and capture activities across the government services portfolio.
• Partners with General Counsel to identify risk mitigation factors.
• Advises on procurement strategy, contract structure, solicitation requirements, and compliance considerations.
• Supports proposal development, procurement planning, and transition activities through pre-award to post-award stages.
• Executes COI requests and coordinates with project teams and clients for COI needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Manager, Government Program Procurement leads procurement strategy support for pursuit and capture activities across the government services portfolio. This role provides subject matter expertise in solicitation review, contract structuring, and procurement compliance for federally funded programs. The position partners with the Office of General Counsel, business development, capture, and program leadership to assess procurement requirements, identify risks, and advise on compliant and effective contracting approaches. This role also supports proposal development, subcontractor structuring, and pre-award to post-award transition planning to promote alignment with federal, state, local, and client requirements.

Job Duties:

• Leads review and interpretation of procurement documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, compliance obligations, risks, and operational impacts across pursuit activities
• Partners with the Office of General Counsel to identify risk mitigation factors if necessary
• Advises business development, capture, and program leadership on procurement strategy, contract structure, solicitation requirements, and compliance considerations for federally funded programs
• Partners with the Office of General Counsel and program leadership to support consistent interpretation of procurement and contract requirements and advise on contractual options, vendor and subcontractor structuring, and funding restrictions
• Supports proposal development, procurement planning, and pre-award to post-award transition activities to ensure alignment with eligibility requirements, cost allowability standards, applicable federal guidance, and client-specific requirements
• Executes COI (Certificate of Insurance) requests and partners with project teams and external clients for COI needs
• Contributes to internal tools, templates, and processes that improve consistency, efficiency, and quality across pursuit and procurement activities
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and strategic guidance to cross-functional teams supporting pursuit and procurement activities

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Juris Doctor (JD), preferred

Experience:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience supporting government programs, procurement, and contracts for federally funded programs, required
• Experience advising on procurement strategy, contract structuring, subcontractor and vendor arrangements, and applicable procurement regulations, including 2 CFR 200, required
• Experience assessing compliance, contractual, financial, and operational risks and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, required
• Five (5) or more years of experience reviewing and interpreting procurement documents, including RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs, and supporting pursuit, capture, or proposal activities, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), preferred
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), preferred
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferred

Software:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required
• Proficiency with Project Management Software, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex procurement and contractual requirements into practical business guidance
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, build effective working relationships, and manage sensitive matters with sound judgment and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to strengthen internal processes and improve consistency across procurement support activities