Project Manager - Acquisition (Federal Agency)

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com
 
Title: Project Manager
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Remote
Clearance: Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday
Job Overview:
The government seeks a highly skilled project manager (PM) capable of managing a project of a size and complexity comparable to this requirement. The PM will be a multi-functional professional with strong technical skills, adept at understanding all assigned tasks, and highly effective in collaborating with government staff to ensure quality, project success, and timely follow-through. The ideal candidate will possess extensive managerial experience in providing technical guidance, organizing, and planning to ensure project goals and objectives are met. This includes resolving issues, ensuring customer satisfaction, and meeting timelines and budget constraints. Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills are critical, as is the ability to proactively identify process improvements and alert the Government to contractual or programmatic concerns.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects of significant size and complexity.
• Collaborate effectively with government staff and stakeholders to achieve project success.
• Provide expert technical advice and project planning to meet established goals and objectives.
• Monitor project performance, identify issues, and resolve problems promptly.
• Ensure compliance with established policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Be readily available to address Government issues, concerns, and comments.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and alert Government staff to potential risks or issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree with 24 semester hours in business-related coursework from an accredited college or university or, in lieu of a degree, 10 years of federal contract specialist experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience conducting quality management activities for Government acquisitions.
• At least 5 years of experience developing acquisition policy and guidance.
• Possess one of the following certifications:
  
  • DAWIA Level III
  • FAC-C Level III
  • NCMA Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
  • NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in key areas such as:
  
  • Administration of the GPC (Government Purchase Card) Program
  • Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) processes
  • Monitoring unliquidated obligations
• Experience with process improvement initiatives, performance management, and project control principles.
• Proven experience identifying user requirements, translating them into actionable project plans and milestones, implementing those plans, and presenting project status updates to Government managers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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