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Federal Deputy Program Manager (100% Remote) Jobs in United States at Educated Solutions Corp
Title: Federal Deputy Program Manager (100% Remote)
Company: Educated Solutions Corp
Location: United States
Our client, a F500 leader in the IT industry is seeking to hire a Federal Deputy Program Manager (DPM). This is a 100% REMOTE role. Hours for this position are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday – Friday. This role starts as a 6+ week contract (covering a leave of absence). In this position you will assist Federal Program Managers with the management of full range of customer/partner-facing contracts (e.g., Multiple Award Contracts, IDIQ Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Referral Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc.). You will provide mid-level Federal and Systems Integrator Program Management support to Federal Program Manager for one or multiple programs and/or contract vehicles to ensure compliance, minimize risk and maximize contract revenue and profitability.
Key Duties
- Supporting the Program Manager (PM) in planning, technical, financial, and contractual tasks.
- Manage day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with federal standards, and serve as the alternate point of contact for government clients.
- Coordination with contract negotiators/proposal managers, escalate business concerns to Program Manager.
- Prepare correspondence for contractual changes to existing agreements.
- Management of various contractual agreements and adhere to specific terms and conditions.
- Identify changes to contract terms and conditions. Review, determine feasibility, and clarify questions with Government Program Offices. Coordinate with manager, internal departments, and Sales.
- Recommend changes to automated systems.
- Communicate changes to appropriate internal departments.
- Draft amendments and responses to contract and other contract-related documents throughout the contract life cycle.
- With management approval, finalize and manage response to Government Program Offices.
- Initiate and respond to requests for major and minor contract changes, product substitutions and/or technical refreshments which are submitted to the Government Program Offices.
- Monitor delivery and other key elements of the company and subcontractor performance while coordinating with other internal departments to ensure that contract requirements are met.
- Aid in the development of management information system improvements while maintaining backward compatibility.
- Ensure company compliance with all applicable contract/agreement terms and conditions, laws, regulations, and provisions.
- Must collaborate effectively with sales to ensure compliance.
- Awareness of types of issues/concerns requiring escalation, consultation and resolution with Program Manager and aid/recommend resolution.
- Identification and preparation of requirements and expected outcome for new or changes within an established specialized database, coordinate with Federal PM and collaborate with DBA to determine best course of action.
- Prepare contract deliverables and reports per contract terms and conditions. As contract changes occur update any systems and processes to ensure continuous compliance, and minimize risk.
- Well versed in the applicability of the Federal Regulations affecting the assigned contracts.
- Stay current with regulation changes. (examples, but not limited to: FAR/DFARS/GSAR).
- Recommend and implement changes required to internal systems while collaborating with Federal PM and other internal resources.
- Supervise, coach, and develop one or more coworkers supporting the portfolio of assigned contracts; review the work products; and provide assignments and instruction for assigned tasks.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Government Procurement forms and process (Purchase Orders/Delivery Orders/SF1449/POD/Acceptance/WAWF). Review and identify order issues and implement resolution.
- Oversight of contract order delivery and invoice reconciliation.
- Provide consultation, direction, and motivation to other coworkers.
- Prepare and provide contract training to Sales, and other internal departments and customers.
- Prepare new presentations to Government Contract Officer and/or product lead and participate in scheduled on-site discussions and events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of federal contracts experience; or 5 years of federal contracts experience.
- Knowledge of standard procurement contracting and proposals process.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
- Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop contracting strategies based on this information.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to solve contract matters and drive desired business outcomes.
- Operates autonomously with minimal guidance required.
- Ability to influence decisions and motivate positive change.
- Impeccable attention to detail and produces high quality work product.
- Experience with handling sensitive, confidential matters appropriately.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of company Business Systems
- GSA knowledge desired
- Served as a team leader or influencer in previous roles
- Experienced presenter and/or trainer
- Contract negotiation experience
