Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager (PM) will serve as the single point of accountability for all contractor performance. Oversees a geographically dispersed workforce delivering cradle-to-grave contracting support, financial/procurement system support, data analysis, and administrative services. Ensures high-quality, compliant, and timely execution across all functional areas, while maintaining alignment with FAR, DHS, and USCG acquisition policies and systems.
Responsibilities:
Lead execution of all BPA call order requirements across multiple USCG locations.
Serve as the primary liaison to Contracting Officer (KO), COR, and senior USCG leadership.
Provide strategic direction, staffing management, and performance oversight for contractor personnel.
Ensure continuity of operations, including designation of an authorized alternate PM.
Pre-award: Market research, acquisition strategy, FAR documentation, solicitations.
Award phase: Proposal support, pricing analysis, documentation control.
Closeout: File audits, financial reconciliation, reporting, and regulatory compliance (FAR 4.308). Provide management oversight for support to procurement and financial systems including:
FPDS-NG, FSMS, IPP, ECFS, FMPDR, SAM.gov, CPARS
Data validation, reporting, analytics, and dashboard creation.
Data migration, system testing, and training support.
Ensure data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.
Education/Certifications:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Must be FAC-C or DAWIA eligible or must possess an equivalent professional Contracting certification such as a CFCM or CPCM.
Desired Qualifications:
PMP
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of federal contracting experience, including cradle-to-grave acquisition support
5+ years in program/project management of large, complex federal contracts
Demonstrated experience managing multi-site, multi-functional teams
Corporate Summary:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned small business. Acquisition Professionals LLC was founded in 2014 by President/CEO Luwanna K. Clark. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.