Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager

Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager Company: Road Map Consulting (RMC) Location: Kittery, Maine 03904 Work Arrangement: Primarily On-site Schedule: Five days per week | 40 hours per week TO APPLY: Submit their updated resume to amarachi@roadmapc.com with the subject line Application – Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager – Kittery, ME. Job Summary Road Map Consulting (RMC) is seeking a Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager to lead the delivery and supervision of the contractor's acquisition-support workforce while providing expert-level contracting support. The position combines acquisition support, personnel supervision, quality control and workforce coordination. Key Responsibilities Manage assigned acquisition-support personnel, allocate work, monitor quality and schedule compliance, and provide direct contractor supervision. Oversee cradle-to-grave acquisition tasks and complex contracting outputs; perform peer reviews before submission for government action. Support complex market research, acquisition planning, cost/price analysis, procurement documentation, negotiations, awards and post-award administration. Monitor timekeeping and required work-hour reporting; coordinate staff schedules, availability and performance. Direct quality-control activities, address performance concerns and coordinate continuity and transition-related tasks. Oversee approved remote-work arrangements when permitted, including suitability, communication and performance metrics. Train, mentor and provide knowledge-sharing resources to staff. Required Qualifications At least 8 years of government contracting experience , including commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, IDIQ contracts, and task/delivery orders. At least 3 years of government supervisory experience , in addition to the contracting requirement. Bachelor's degree , preferably in a business-related field. Experience cannot substitute for the degree, and education cannot substitute for the required experience. U.S. citizenship is mandatory. DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or recognized equivalent , with examples including DAWIA Level IV, FAC-C (new criteria), FAC-C-DoD, or legacy FAC-C Level III. DAWIA Program Manager Advanced Certification or equivalent , including DAWIA Level III PM/Principle as referenced in the requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft 365. Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Competence with automated acquisition and e-commerce systems. Experience training or mentoring others. Both contracting and program management certification requirements must be satisfied. Required Skills and Competencies Federal Acquisition and Contract Management Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Cradle-to-grave acquisition and contract administration. Complex market research and acquisition planning. Cost and price analysis. Procurement documentation and contract writing. Contract negotiations, awards and post-award administration. Commercial and non-commercial supplies and services contracting. IDIQ contracts and task/delivery orders. Acquisition quality assurance and peer reviews. Regulatory accuracy and compliance. Program Management and Supervision Government supervisory experience. Acquisition-support workforce management. Work allocation and schedule compliance. Personnel performance monitoring and supervision. Timekeeping and work-hour reporting oversight. Quality-control management. Performance concern resolution. Continuity and transition coordination. Oversight of approved remote-work arrangements. Staff training, mentoring and knowledge sharing. Federal Acquisition Systems and Platforms Extensive proficiency and working experience with: Contract Writing Systems: ePS, SPS/PD2. Procurement Reporting and Vendor Systems: FPDS-NG, SAM. Federal Acquisition Platforms: GSA eBuy, eLibrary and Advantage. Procurement Integrated Enterprise Systems: PIEE, CL…

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