DoD SkillBridge - Contracts & Program Operations Manager
$115,000–$160,000 year
HybridArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Maintain trackers for contract and program-support actions, including modifications, option exercises, deliverables, closeouts, clearance packages, and access requests. Support post-award contract administration, coordinating with government Contracting Officers, CORs, and security officers on personnel security actions, visit requests, and system access provisioning. Assist with pre-award activities, drafting routine agreements, and developing templates, checklists, and workflows for the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with Operations, Program Management, Growth, and Security teams to manage records, compliance, and operational processes. Gain exposure to contract lifecycle management tools and federal contracting systems while developing scalable operational processes.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- A 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance
- Active Secret or TS security clearance
- Experience with industrial security coordination, including DISS/NISS, DD Form 254s, or visit requests
- Experience supporting DoW, 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
- Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Desired Qualifications
- An active Secret or TS clearance is strongly preferred
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance
- Active Secret or TS security clearance
- Experience with industrial security coordination, including DISS/NISS, DD Form 254s, or visit requests
- Experience supporting DoW, 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
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