Strategic Acquisition Leader – SME Program Manager

Socket.dev

Springfield (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Socket.dev in Springfield, VA seeks a principal expert to provide strategic acquisition and program management support for a complex portfolio of government programs. The role leads long‑term acquisition planning, interfaces with senior agency executives, and ensures procurement actions align with strategic, financial, and architectural objectives.

Responsibilities include advising senior government leadership, coordinating Major System Acquisitions, and guiding cross‑functional teams across

Qualifications

Experience in program management for complex government programs.
Expert-level experience in DoW/IC acquisitions lifecycle.
Experience in cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for large programs.

Responsibilities

Providing expert acquisition and program management counsel to senior government leadership on strategic planning, contract execution, and business development activities.
Coordinating and final review of procurement packages for Major System Acquisitions, including SOWs, Market Research, and IGCEs.
Coordinating high-level activities between Acquisition, Contracts, Software Asset Management, Engineering, and Finance to enable rapid and compliant acquisition of enterprise solutions.
Supporting agency-level governance groups in formulating long-range acquisition strategies and spending plans.
Proactively identifying contractual issues at portfolio level and recommending actions to senior government leadership.
Planning the overall contractor support strategy for IV&V and system security.