Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit ยท 5 hours ago
Program Manager
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expChenega Professional Services is seeking a Program Manager to support the Department of the Interior's Indian Affairs Central Office. This role focuses on stabilizing the acquisition function and ensuring alignment across divisions by implementing new tracking systems and coordinating strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Program Oversight
Collaborate with the HCA and Branch Chiefs to monitor high-level acquisition actions and priorities
Maintain visibility of the workload across 13 decentralized regional offices and Central office to ensure strategic alignment and workload balance
Support leadership in implementing a unified acquisition strategy that accounts for workforce reductions and operational challenges
Utilize new and emerging technologies (artificial intelligence) to identify efficiencies in workflow and/or processes
Acquisition Tracking and Accountability
Assist with the implementation and management of acquisition-related platforms used for acquisition tracking and accountability developed using applications such as Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, etc
Develop and maintain Power BI Dashboards or status reports to track procurement actions, taskers, and deadlines
Issue Identification and Resolution
Engage with contracting offices and bureaus to identify operational issues, delays, and bottlenecks in acquisition processes
Communicate findings to Branch Chiefs and propose actionable solutions to mitigate risks and improve efficiency
Data Analysis and Performance Improvement
Review acquisition data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement
Provide recommendations to optimize workload distribution and enhance acquisition planning
Coordination of Strategic Initiatives
Support leadership in coordinating taskers and special projects aligned with administration priorities
Facilitate communication and collaboration across bureaus to ensure continuity of acquisition operations and compliance with statutory obligations
Risk Mitigation
Identify risks related to procurement delays, funding lapses, or operational gaps
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to maintain continuity of critical services
Performance Metrics and Reporting
Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for acquisition efficiency, timeliness, and cost savings
Prepare monthly or quarterly reports for leadership on acquisition status, workload trends, and recommendations/inputs for balancing workloads across acquisition staff
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a liaison between acquisition leadership, program offices, and regional contracting teams
Facilitate communication to resolve conflicts and align priorities
Workforce Support and Training
Assist in onboarding new acquisition staff and provide guidance on processes and tools
Coordinate training sessions on new systems (e.g., acquisition tracking portal) and policy updates
Assist in monitoring federal acquisition certifications for FAC-COR, FAC-C, and FAC-P/PM holders across IA while also providing support to the IA acquisition workforce in obtaining and maintaining certifications
Provide subject matter input to OCFO staff regarding The Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47)
Process Improvement Initiatives
Lead efforts to streamline acquisition workflows and reduce cycle times
Recommend automation or technology solutions to improve efficiency
Review updates to the FAR, DIAR and other regulations to ensure alignment
Budget and Resource Coordination
Support planning and allocation of acquisition resources to meet program needs
Monitor obligations and expenditures for acquisition-related activities
Strategic Planning
Contribute to long-term acquisition strategy development, including workforce planning and modernization initiatives
Align acquisition priorities with administration goals and IA mission objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years relevant experience
Preferred
PMP certification is highly desired
Benefits
Robust employee benefits program
Management engagement
Quality leadership
Atmosphere of teamwork
Recognition for performance
Promotion opportunities
Company
Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit
The Professional Services Strategic Business Unit (PS SBU) specializes in providing Information Technology, Health and Scientific, Engineering and Technical Support, Professional Management and Administrative Services to Federal Government Civilian Agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Handly, MSMIT, CSM, SGP, SA, SPC
Chief Technology Officer, Professional Services Strategic Business Unit
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