PRINCIPAL CONTRACT SPECIALIST - PROGRAM MANAGER

The role combines advanced federal contracting expertise with program management, personnel coordination, quality oversight, and responsibility for ensuring that acquisition support services meet Government requirements and deadlines. DAWIA Program Management Advanced certification or an equivalent qualification is also required; the PWS identifies DAWIA Level III Program Management/Principal as an example of equivalency.

PRINCIPAL CONTRACT SPECIALIST / PROGRAM MANAGER
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Location: Kittery, Maine
Active security clearance required


Role Summary
The Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager will provide senior-level acquisition leadership and oversight for the contract support team. The role combines advanced federal contracting expertise with program management, personnel coordination, quality oversight, and responsibility for ensuring that acquisition support services meet Government requirements and deadlines.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate acquisition support activities across the contract team.
• Provide expert guidance on acquisition planning, market research, solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, price analysis, negotiations, contract award, and post-award administration.
• Support complex contracting actions involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, IDIQ contracts, and task orders/delivery orders.
• Review acquisition strategies, solicitation packages, pricing documentation, contract files, and other procurement deliverables for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinate workload, staff assignments, deliverable preparation, and acquisition priorities.
• Monitor contract performance and help ensure that services are delivered in accordance with PWS requirements.
• Provide supervisory oversight and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Train, mentor, and share acquisition knowledge with team members.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and support contract status reporting, issue resolution, and performance discussions.
• Support transition activities and required transition-out planning in accordance with the PWS.
• Ensure appropriate handling of Government information, property, access credentials, and security-related responsibilities.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of government contracting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of government supervisory experience.
• Contracting experience must include commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, including IDIQ contracts and task orders/delivery orders.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and acquisition procedures.
• Experience using electronic commerce and automated acquisition systems.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A degree in Business Administration or a related business field is preferred.

Certifications

• DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or an equivalent recognized contracting certification.
• The PWS identifies examples including DAWIA Level IV, applicable FAC-C/FAC-C-DoD certification criteria, or legacy FAC-C Level III.
• DAWIA Program Management Advanced certification or an equivalent qualification is also required; the PWS identifies DAWIA Level III Program Management/Principal as an example of equivalency.