We Are Hiring: Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager
We are seeking an experienced Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager with strong expertise in federal government contracting, procurement operations, FAR regulations, program management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive government contracting experience, supervisory skills, and knowledge of federal acquisition systems.
Position: Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager
Location: Kittery, Maine
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, 100% Onsite
Security Clearance: Not Required; background screening and installation access eligibility are required.
Job Description
Lead federal contracting and procurement operations, oversee complex acquisition activities, supervise contracting teams, and support effective program delivery while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex federal contracting and procurement activities.
- Oversee commercial and non-commercial procurements, IDIQ contracts, task orders, and delivery orders.
- Apply expert knowledge of FAR and federal acquisition policies.
- Supervise contracting operations and review complex procurement actions and deliverables.
- Support electronic procurement systems and automated acquisition processes.
- Train, mentor, and guide team members through presentations, job aids, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Support program management activities and ensure effective delivery of contracting services.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of U.S. government contracting experience.
- Minimum 3 years of government supervisory experience.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field.
- DAWIA Contracting Level IV or an accepted equivalent, including applicable FAC-C/FAC-C-DoD or legacy certification pathways.
- DAWIA Program Management Advanced certification or an accepted equivalent, such as DAWIA Level III Program Management/Principal.
- Expert knowledge of FAR, federal acquisition laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Experience managing IDIQ contracts, task orders, delivery orders, and complex procurement activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and federal acquisition systems, including ePS, SPS/PD2, FPDS-NG, SAM, GSA eBuy/eLibrary/Advantage, PIEE, CLS, EDA, SPRS, and GFP applications.
- Strong supervisory leadership, training, mentoring, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy or Department of Defense contracting programs.
- Experience leading federal procurement teams and complex acquisition operations.
- Strong program management, team development, and process improvement skills.
Work Requirement: Full-time, 100% onsite in Kittery, Maine.
