Acquisition Program Manager
Task 5.1 | GS-14+ Equivalent Level | Key Personnel
Employer: Mid Atlantic Professionals, Inc. (DBA SSI Group) Location: Ashburn, VA Work Arrangement: Onsite Schedule: Dayshift Position Level: GS-14+ Equivalent
Position Summary
SSI Group, is seeking a highly experienced Acquisition Program Manager to provide program management leadership and oversight in support of federal acquisition operations.
This position requires an accomplished professional with extensive project and program management experience, including demonstrated success managing federal acquisition support or Program Management Office (PMO) contracts.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program execution skills, with the ability to oversee complex federal contracting initiatives while maintaining high standards of performance, accountability, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of federal acquisition support programs and contract activities.
• Oversee program execution, ensuring that contractual requirements, deliverables, milestones, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Manage and coordinate acquisition support or PMO operations, ensuring alignment with government priorities and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government stakeholders, contracting representatives, and internal program teams, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, performance metrics, progress reports, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor program performance, identify operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate resources, personnel, and program activities to support timely and successful contract execution.
• Facilitate meetings, communicate program status, and provide recommendations to government stakeholders and organizational leadership.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal acquisition regulations, contractual requirements, and established program management practices.
• Promote continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of professional project or program management experience.
• Federal Acquisition/PMO Experience: At least 5 years of direct experience specifically managing federal acquisition support contracts or Program Management Office (PMO) contracts.
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Certification: Must possess an active or verifiable previously held Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or FAC-P/PM Level II/III certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, programs, and contractual deliverables in a federal government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, program oversight, and federal acquisition processes.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with government representatives, senior leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, assess risks, and deliver results within established timelines.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
• Experience supporting federal agencies and government acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes.
• Experience overseeing program budgets, staffing, schedules, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with project management software, Microsoft Office applications, and collaborative reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, resolve complex operational challenges, and maintain productive government-client relationships.
• Strong strategic planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement capabilities.
Work Environment
This is a senior-level program management position designated as Key Personnel. The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate the leadership, technical expertise, and professional judgment necessary to support federal acquisition program objectives.
Specific duty location, work schedule, and on-site or remote requirements will be communicated during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an updated resume highlighting their:
• Professional project and program management experience.
• Experience managing federal acquisition support or PMO contracts.
• Educational qualifications.
• Current or previously held PMP or FAC-P/PM Level II/III certification.
• Experience managing federal government stakeholders, contract performance, and program deliverables.
Join SSI Group and bring your leadership and federal acquisition expertise to a team committed to supporting government missions and delivering operational excellence.
SSI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)