Federal Acquisition Support Manager

BridgePhase•Tysons, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

BridgePhase is seeking a Federal Acquisition Support Manager to join their team supporting the Loan Guaranty (LGY) Product Line within the BAM PMO Support project. This role focuses on supporting the LGY Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) team with contract administration, monitoring contract deliverables and invoice approvals, coordinating acquisition documentation, and serving as the primary contract-management resource for software development and operations efforts. The position is a contractor support role within a PMO Support Team and acts as a bridge among Government program personnel, procurement organizations, budget/finance personnel, and the IT contractor. The ideal candidate will have strong federal contracting experience, experience supporting federal programs or COR functions, and the ability to translate evolving requirements into clear contract-management actions in a fast-paced environment. This is a remote position.

Requirements

At least 8 years of total professional experience with 5+ years in federal acquisition, contract management, COR support, and/or federal program/PMO support, preferably supporting IT modernization projects
Strong knowledge of Federal acquisition and contract-support documentation for IT or professional services contracts
Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); familiarity with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Government budgeting and procurement lifecycles
Strong knowledge of Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) concepts and coordination with budget/finance teams
Strong knowledge of Contract modification and contract administration support processes
Advanced experience in Strategic planning and analysis for acquisition activities
Advanced experience in Requirements planning and management methodologies
Advanced experience in Program/PMO support in fast-paced, evolving environments
Advanced experience in Stakeholder management across program, technical, budget, and acquisition communities
Advanced experience in Project tracking and management tools (JIRA, SharePoint)
Strong experience with Collaboration with CORs, COs/Contract Specialists, Budget personnel, PMO leadership, and contractor teams
Strong experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and SharePoint platforms
Strong experience with Multiple concurrent acquisition action management
Strong experience with Program and technical requirement translation for contract and procurement purposes
Strong experience with Federal PMO/program support and coordination activities
Strong experience with IT and/or professional service contract types and structures
Demonstrated ability to Articulate complex contract requirements, options, and trade-offs clearly
Demonstrated ability to Manage detailed documentation with exceptional attention to accuracy
Demonstrated ability to Work effectively in fast-paced, evolving program environments
Demonstrated ability to Bridge program, technical, budget, and acquisition communities
Demonstrated ability to Maintain organization across multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated ability to Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups and exercise sound independent judgment when direction is incomplete or evolving

Nice To Haves

Federal acquisition certifications (FAC-C, FAC-C Professional, FAC-COR) strongly preferred
Experience with Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies a plus
Experience working in a contractor support role alongside Government acquisition and program personnel a plus
Bring a strong foundation in federal contracting, COR support, or federal program/PMO support
Passion for problem-solving
Drive to learn and grow
Curiosity
Adaptability
Sound judgment
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments

Responsibilities

Support a Government Program team in contract administration activities for federal contracts and task orders supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service Product Line initiatives.
Monitor monthly contract deliverables; coordinate review, disposition, and approval by the appropriate Government authorities; and verify alignment with contractual requirements, schedules, quality standards, and program objectives.
Serve as a primary contract-management resource for the COR team, providing contract guidance and interpretation to internal teams, contractors, and Government stakeholders.
Facilitate and lead recurring contract status meetings with VA leadership, program managers, CORs, Contracting Officers (COs), budget personnel, and contractor personnel, serving as an interface between the IT contractor and Government stakeholders.
Coordinate closely with budget and finance personnel to track contract funding across Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and support budget planning, execution, and funding-related contract actions.
Maintain accurate contract documentation, acquisition records, action items, status reports, meeting minutes, and milestone tracking.
Help manage and track contract-specific processes for initiating, planning, and executing mission-specific work, including optional-task activities and associated documentation.
Utilize Jira, Microsoft SharePoint, and other project management tools to manage project activities, monitor workflows, track deliverables, maintain documentation, and facilitate issue resolution across teams and stakeholders.
Coordinate across program management, budget/finance, procurement and procurement-support organizations, technical teams, and contractor personnel to advance contract actions and meet program and procurement timelines.
Identify contract risks, performance concerns, funding issues, and process gaps, and use independent judgment to recommend practical mitigation and resolution approaches.
Support contract modifications, invoice review and approval tracking, vendor coordination, performance evaluations, and compliance reporting.
Draft, edit, review, and coordinate contract and acquisition documentation, including Performance Work Statements (PWSs) sections, in-scope determinations/memoranda, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and related acquisition artifacts; support budget personnel in the development and review of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Apply federal acquisition knowledge and independent judgment to evolving program needs, identify required contract-management actions, and recommend practical paths forward in a fast-paced environment.
Translate program and technical requirements into clear contract-related documentation and procurement-ready acquisition artifacts for Government review.
Provide advisory and technical support to CORs and PMO leadership on acquisition, contract-management, and program-support matters.
Facilitate stakeholder communication and build working consensus among program, acquisition, budget, technical, and contractor teams when requirements, interpretations, priorities, or trade-offs differ.
Support Government stakeholders in applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), agency policies, and contractual requirements.
As with any fast-paced program environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile candidates who thrive on new challenges, exercise sound independent judgment, and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals
Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
All federal holidays paid to help you truly recharge
7 paid sick leave because health always comes first
100% paid parental leave
401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
Short- and long-term disability and life insurance included
Pet insurance to support your four-legged family
Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live