Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager - Onsite

Mcgarity-Consulting-Group; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mcgarity-Consulting-Group is seeking an experienced Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager to support a potential U.S. Navy contract at a shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This contingent role involves leading the on-site acquisition team and serving as the primary interface with the government Contracting Officer and COR.

The position requires DAWIA Level IV contracting certification or equivalent, plus extensive U.S. government contracting and program-management experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years of U.S. Government contracting experience with supervisory exposure.
• DAWIA Contracting Certification at Level IV or equivalent (FAC-C/FAC-C).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site acquisition-support team and interface with Contracting Officer and COR.
• Oversee performance, quality, staffing, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide senior acquisition expertise on complex actions and transition planning.

Skills

Govt contracting experience

DAWIA Contracting Certification

DAWIA Program Manager Advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business preferred)

Tools

Excel

Federal acquisition systems

Job description

A government professional‑services firm is seeking an experienced Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager to support a potential U.S. Navy contract at a shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This is a contingent position, contingent on contract award, government approval, and meeting applicable position requirements.

Position Overview

The Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager will lead the on‑site acquisition‑support team, serve as the primary interface with the government Contracting Officer and COR, and hold full authority for the team’s performance, quality, and staffing. May also serve as the contract manager.

Responsibilities

Manage the embedded team; ensure performance against the PWS and QASP; oversee quality control, peer review, and knowledge transfer; manage staffing, schedules, time‑keeping, and deliverables; provide senior acquisition expertise on the most complex actions; lead transition‑out planning.

Required qualifications (PWS §4.3)

• 8 years of U.S. Government contracting experience (as above), plus 3 years of government supervisory experience
• DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or equivalent — DAWIA Level IV, or FAC‑C (new)/FAC‑C‑DoD, or FAC‑C Level III (legacy) — AND DAWIA Program Manager Advanced (DAWIA III PM) or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree (Business preferred)
• U.S. citizenship; CAC/DBIDS eligible
• Expert federal‑contracting knowledge; advanced Excel and federal‑systems proficiency (as above)
• Experience training, mentoring, or knowledge‑sharing

Work Location & Schedule

• Location: On‑site at a U.S. Navy shipyard in Kittery, Maine
• Employment: Full‑time, W‑2
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day
• Operating Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• Telework: Only when approved by the government

Eligibility Requirements

8 years of U.S. Government contracting experience; a specified contracting certification or equivalent; a bachelor's degree; advanced Excel skills; and proficiency in federal acquisition systems.

Candidates must also

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• CAC/DBIDS eligible
• Be able to work on‑site in Kittery, Maine.

Security clearance note

The solicitation references an active security clearance at the time of award. The specific clearance level is currently being confirmed with the Contracting Officer.

Compensation: $130,000 annually

Important Notice

This is a contingent employment opportunity. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon contract award, government approval, verification of required qualifications and credentials, and satisfaction of applicable security and access requirements.