Contracts Program Manager/Principal Contract Specialist

FedWriters, Inc.•Kittery, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join FWI as a Contracts Program Manager supporting Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Contracting and Logistics Department. Lead an embedded team of contract specialists providing full-lifecycle acquisition support, while managing workload, quality, and the Navy client relationship. The role also handles the most complex contract actions and ensures deliverables meet FAR/DFARS standards and shipyard lead-time goals. The position is contingent upon contract award. This is a full-time, on-site position at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Work is Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time and a maximum of eight hours worked per day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; no experience substitution is allowed.
At least 8 years of government contracting experience, including commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, IDIQs, and task/delivery orders.
At least 3 years of government supervisory experience.
DAWIA Contracting certification (Contracting Professional) or equivalent (FAC-C Professional, FAC-C-DoD, or legacy FAC-C Level III).
DAWIA Program Management Advanced, legacy DAWIA PM Level III, or equivalent.
Demonstrated training, mentoring, or knowledge-sharing experience.
Expert FAR/DFARS knowledge sufficient to plan, lead, review, or audit the most complex procurements.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and automated acquisition systems.
Active U.S. government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass shipyard access vetting.

Nice To Haves

Business degree.
More than 8 years of contracting experience and/or more than 3 years of supervisory experience.
Prior warranted Contracting Officer experience or contracting branch/division leadership.
Experience managing a contractor services team, including QC programs and transitions.
Navy, NAVSEA, or shipyard contracting background.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of 7–10 contract specialists embedded with the shipyard’s contracting office; assign work, track performance, and manage timekeeping.
Serve as the Navy’s primary point of contact with full authority over daily contract operations.
Own the team’s Quality Control Plan, peer review process, and performance metrics.
Evaluate and oversee telework eligibility and arrangements in coordination with the COR.
Personally execute or review the most complex acquisitions, source selections, and negotiations.
Build a culture of knowledge-sharing through training sessions, job aids, and mentoring of Navy and contractor staff.
Plan and execute contract transition-out activities when required.