Program Manager – Acquisitions Specialist

T. White Parker Associates, Incorporated

Program Manager leading acquisition support for federal contracts at T. White Parker.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the contract support team, serving as the decision-making authority for service delivery, staffing, and quality.
Oversee full acquisition lifecycle support: pre-award market research and acquisition planning; solicitation development (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, combined synopsis/solicitations, determinations and findings, memoranda for the file); evaluation and source-selection support; award documentation; and post-award modifications, option exercises, de-obligations, and closeouts.
Ensure procurement actions are completed accurately and on schedule, supporting a throughput target of roughly four to five procurement requests per specialist per week.
Direct procurement file creation, maintenance, and electronic records management in compliance with the FAR, client acquisitions regulations, and client policies.
Prepare and deliver monthly progress reports, weekly status reports, and procurement administrative lead time (PALT) reporting, and lead recurring update meetings with the government.
Apply quality assurance and corrective-action practices that sustain strong CPARS performance and client satisfaction.
Mentor Contract Specialists and commit qualified resources to meet evolving workload.
Apply FAR, OMB Circulars, agency orders and directives, and applicable policy in procurement activities.
Identify, analyze, and help resolve procurement-related problems and develop alternative courses of action.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Financial Management, Business, or Public Administration.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable program management certification.
Minimum of 7 years of related experience in program management, contracting, acquisition planning, or a combination of the 3.
Current or previous Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) held for a minimum of five (5) years.
A civilian-equivalent certification, such as DAWIA certification in Contracting, will be considered.
Demonstrated experience leading teams through the full federal acquisition lifecycle, from pre-award through closeout.
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR).
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in procurement request preparation.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated cradle-to-grave contract management lifecycle knowledge including closeout.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Acquisition PlanningSolicitation DevelopmentContract ManagementProcurement File ManagementQuality Assurance PracticesMarket ResearchSource-Selection SupportPost-Award ModificationsAttention to DetailProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration SkillsTeam LeadershipMentoring

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)DAWIA Certification in Contracting