Agile Acquisitions Contract Manager

BridgePhase

Agile Acquisitions Contract Manager managing federal contracts supporting Department of Veterans Affairs IT initiatives. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and contract deliverables are met.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and administer federal contracts and task orders supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service Product Line initiatives
Review and validate monthly contract deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, quality standards, and program objectives
Provide contract guidance and interpretation to internal teams, contractors, and government stakeholders
Facilitate and lead recurring meetings with VA leadership, program managers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Contracting Officers (COs), Budget Officers, and contractor personnel
Track and monitor contract funding for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and support budget planning and execution activities
Maintain accurate contract documentation, acquisition records, action items, status reports, meeting minutes, and milestone tracking
Review daily work products and contractor submissions for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program and contractual objectives
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 with program management, finance, acquisition, and technical teams to ensure contract performance objectives and procurement timelines are met
Identify contract risks, performance concerns, and funding issues, and provide recommendations for mitigation and resolution
Support contract modifications, vendor management activities, invoice reviews, performance evaluations, and compliance reporting
Prepare and maintain procurement and acquisition documentation including Requests for Information (RFIs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
Develop and maintain acquisition strategies aligned with Agile software delivery methodologies and IT modernization initiatives
Translate technical requirements from Agile development teams into procurement-ready documentation and acquisition artifacts
Provide advisory and technical support to PMO leadership on acquisition and contract management matters
Facilitate stakeholder communications regarding contract requirements, acquisition strategies, options, and trade-offs
Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), agency policies, and contractual obligations
As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of total professional experience with 5+ years in federal acquisition and contracting, preferably supporting IT modernization projects
Expert-level knowledge in: Federal procurement documentation creation and management for IT contracts, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), Government budgeting and procurement lifecycles, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) development, Contract modification and vendor management processes
Advanced expertise in: Strategic planning and analysis for acquisition activities, Requirements planning and management methodologies, Agile development principles and how they interface with federal contracting, Stakeholder management across technical and acquisition communities, Project tracking and management tools (JIRA)
Strong experience with: Collaboration with CORs, COs, and Budget Officers, Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint platforms, Multiple concurrent acquisition action management, Technical requirement translation for procurement purposes, PMO support and coordination activities, IT contract types and structures
Demonstrated ability to: Articulate complex contract requirements, options, and trade-offs clearly, Manage detailed documentation with exceptional attention to accuracy, Work effectively in fast-paced, agile environments, Bridge technical and acquisition communities, Maintain organization across multiple concurrent projects, Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
Federal acquisition certifications (FAC-C, FAC-COR) strongly preferred
Experience with Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies a plus
Active or recent federal security clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

federal acquisitioncontract managementprocurement documentationIndependent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE)contract modificationvendor managementstrategic planningrequirements planningAgile developmentproject tracking

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunicationattention to detailorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityarticulation of complex requirementsfast-paced workbridging technical and acquisition communities

Certifications

FAC-CFAC-COR