Contracts Program Manager - Part Time

FedWriters, Inc.•Alexandria, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Part-Time Contracts Program Manager and support Washington Headquarters Services' Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program by leading contract execution and personnel oversight for this mission-critical support effort. You will manage and direct contractor operations, track costs and performance, ensure ManTech's senior leadership stays informed on program status, ensuring the program's investments translate into real impact for the Warfighter. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Master's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university — required (no substitution in lieu of education)
10 years of experience specifically as a Contracts Program Manager (not general program management experience — this is a title/functional requirement)
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Strong business, programmatic, and technical skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve mission objectives quickly and efficiently
Proficient with MS Office suite

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing contract operations for a DoD or OSD-level research and development program
Experience with distributed, multi-project teams and complex cost/financial tracking by office or cost center
Demonstrated experience briefing senior executive leadership on program status and strategic impact
Prior experience as Key Personnel on a federal contract

Responsibilities

Provide management and oversight of contractor personnel supporting the ManTech Program, directing, administering, and assuring quality across all task order execution
Maintain accurate records and track all costs associated with performance, providing detailed financial breakdowns by office and individual
Provide executive-level oversight for complex contract operations involving distributed teams and multiple concurrent projects
Manage relationships with ManTech's senior leadership, ensuring client executives remain informed of program status, technical insights, and project impacts on the organization's broader strategic vision
Plan work efforts, allocate resources, and manage personnel across all contract operations
Mitigate risks and ensure strict adherence to quality and performance standards across all tasks
Serve as the primary point of accountability for overall task order execution, quality, and compliance