Contract Manager

Position: Contract Manager

Location: Fort Detrick, MD

Work Environment: Hybrid / Telework Eligible (Routine and situational telework is authorized.)

Clearance Required: TIER 1: Non-critical sensitive position (Must be able to obtain and maintain)

Status: Contingent

Anticipated Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Knowesis is seeking a Contract Manager who will be responsible for the overall execution of the contract, overseeing all contractor personnel and deliverables to ensure the successful accomplishment of the DHA Portfolio Acquisition Executive Medical Products (PAE MP) mission. This leader will apply project management best practices to monitor day-to-day operations and manage specific project objectives, constraints, and resources.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively support the organization through direct oversight of contractor personnel, task execution, and deliverables.
• Manage specified project objectives, project constraints (scope, schedule, cost, quality), project risk, and coordinate project resources.
• Monitor and direct day-to-day operations to ensure that policies and procedures are followed and that goals and objectives are met.
• Act as the primary liaison between the contractor team and government technical leads/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Manage all reporting deliverables including Monthly Status Reports (MSR), Quality Control Plan (QCP), and Contractor onboarding and clearances.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• At least 8 years of full-time work experience as a contract program manager overseeing contracts/task orders of similar size and complexity.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Prior experience managing military health or medical product development programs.

Benefits:

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.