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Contracts & Program Operations Manager
Vets2PMSedaro contracts intern supporting aerospace and defense contract administration through DoD SkillBridge. Managing security actions, government systems, documentation, and operational workflows in Arlington.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. Government contract administration, including pre-award and post-award activities, compliance, and security clearance processes. Proficient in managing contract lifecycle management tools and maintaining detailed records while ensuring adherence to federal contracting practices.
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U.S. Government Contract AdministrationPre-Award And Post-Award ActivitiesFAR And DFARS FamiliarityContract Lifecycle Management (CLM) SystemsActive TS Security Clearance
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Hard Skills
Contract AdministrationProgram OperationsAcquisition SupportCompliance ActivitiesInvoicingContract ModificationsGovernment Account ProvisioningDD Form 254 PreparationSecurity Clearance ProcessesRecord Management
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Deadlines
Tools & Technologies
PIEESAM.govNIPRNetSIPRNetDISSNISS
Certifications & Qualifications
NCMA Certifications (CFCM, CPCM, CCCM)NCMS ISP Certification
Industry Keywords
DoDSpace ForceAir ForceNASANROSBIR/STTR ContractsOTAsCRADAsITARCUI Requirements
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the administration and operations of U.S. Government and commercial contracts
- Work alongside Sedaro's Operations team and collaborate with Program Management, Growth, Security, Finance, and company leadership
- Maintain trackers for contract and program-support actions, including modifications, option exercises, deliverables, closeouts, clearance packages, access requests, government accounts, and DD Form 254 actions
- Support post-award contract administration, contractual obligations, deliverables, reporting deadlines, contract records, invoicing, and compliance activities
- Coordinate with government Contracting Officers, CORs, program security officers, and other government points of contact
- Assist the Facility Security Officer with personnel security actions, clearance packages, sponsorships, periodic reinvestigations, and visit requests
- Support network and system access requests and government account provisioning, including NIPRNet/SIPRNet accounts, customer collaboration environments, PIEE, and SAM.gov
- Assist with DD Form 254 preparation, flow-down, documentation, and execution processes
- Support pre-award activities, including representations and certifications, registrations, proposal contract-volume inputs, NDAs, and teaming agreements
- Assist with drafting and routing routine agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and SOW updates
- Help develop and improve templates, checklists, trackers, and workflows used throughout the contract lifecycle
- Gain exposure to contract lifecycle management tools and records-management practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience in U.S. Government contract administration, program operations, analysis, acquisition support, or a related military function
- Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, or federal contracting practices
- Experience supporting pre-award or post-award contract activities
- Familiarity with government contracting systems such as PIEE/WAWF or SAM.gov
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience managing multiple actions, requirements, or deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active Secret or TS security clearance strongly preferred
- Experience with industrial security coordination, including DISS/NISS, DD Form 254s, or visit requests
- Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, Air Force, NASA, NRO, or other federal customers
- Familiarity with SBIR/STTR contracts, OTAs, CRADAs, or other non-traditional acquisition vehicles
- Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements
- Experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment
- NCMA certifications (CFCM, CPCM, CCCM), NCMS ISP certification, or equivalent professional credentials
- Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Project Manager (PMP), or ACP/Scrum Certification Training
- Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings
- PM Fundamentals course
- Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course
- Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'