Manager, Government Program Procurement

Job Summary: The Manager, Government Program Procurement leads procurement strategy support for pursuit and capture activities across the government services portfolio. This role provides subject matter expertise in solicitation review, contract structuring, and procurement compliance for federally funded programs. The position partners with the Office of General Counsel, business development, capture, and program leadership to assess procurement requirements, identify risks, and advise on compliant and effective contracting approaches. This role also supports proposal development, subcontractor structuring, and pre-award to post-award transition planning to promote alignment with federal, state, local, and client requirements. Job Duties: Leads review and interpretation of procurement documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, compliance obligations, risks, and operational impacts across pursuit activities Partners with the Office of General Counsel to identify risk mitigation factors if necessary Advises business development, capture, and program leadership on procurement strategy, contract structure, solicitation requirements, and compliance considerations for federally funded programs Partners with the Office of General Counsel and program leadership to support consistent interpretation of procurement and contract requirements and advise on contractual options, vendor and subcontractor structuring, and funding restrictions Supports proposal development, procurement planning, and pre-award to post-award transition activities to ensure alignment with eligibility requirements, cost allowability standards, applicable federal guidance, and client-specific requirements Executes COI (Certificate of Insurance) requests and partners with project teams and external clients for COI needs Contributes to internal tools, templates, and processes that improve consistency, efficiency, and quality across pursuit and procurement activities Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides leadership and strategic guidance to cross-functional teams supporting pursuit and procurement activities Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree, required Juris Doctor (JD), preferred Experience: Eight (8) or more years of experience supporting government programs, procurement, and contracts for federally funded programs, required Experience advising on procurement strategy, contract structuring, subcontractor and vendor arrangements, and applicable procurement regulations, including 2 CFR 200, required Experience assessing compliance, contractual, financial, and operational risks and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, required Five (5) or more years of experience reviewing and interpreting procurement documents, including RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs, and supporting pursuit, capture, or proposal activities, preferred License/Certifications: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), preferred Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), preferred Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferred Software: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required Proficiency with Project Management Software, required Language: N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex procurement and contractual requirements into practical business guidance Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, build effective working relationships, and manage sensitive matters with sound judgment and professionalism Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Ability to strengthen internal processes and improve consistency across procurement support activities