Project Manager, Business Administration, Operations Manager

Project Manager

Job Position Highlights:

Prime:
Redwood Strategy Group ()

Secure Clearances Min/Max:
Top Secret+

Work Arrangement:
Fully On-Site

Location, if applicable: 7500 GEOINT Dr. Springfield, VA

Type of Employment Accepted:
Full-time

Employment Model: W2 only

Work Hours:

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Biz First is supporting our client for the search for a full‑time, permanent Project Manager. The Project Manager will lead contract close‑out services for the program supporting the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency (NGA), ensuring alignment with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and NGA regulations. This role involves managing the closeout of various contract types, such as Cost‑Reimbursable, Time‑and‑Materials, Firm Fixed Price, and Labor Hour agreements.

The Project Manager will coordinate all phases of contract closeout with stakeholders, including vendor offices, CORs, NGA/OCS personnel, DFAS, DCAA, and DCMA.

Our client is a specialized management consulting firm that engages experienced professionals and consultants to support the federal government with strategic project execution, financial process optimization, advanced IT solutions, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation. Through innovative transformations, they develop and implement strategies to optimize operations for military departments and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government.

• Lead the preparation, generation, and execution of all contract closeout actions, ensuring the accurate data entry into PRISM (or the current Contract Writing System).
• Work closely with NGA Government personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders to facilitate contract closeout activities, address issues, and ensure the accuracy of documentation.
• Provide input for briefings, spreadsheets, and reports detailing the status of contract closeout progress, and participate in internal and external audits when required.
• Develop and maintain an effective quality control plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with the PWS.
• Oversee the training program for Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and ensure team members are proficient in all relevant processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, NGA regulations, and guidance documents, as well as NGA’s Quality Assurance requirements.
• Support such issues as audits, novations, terminations, property disposition, and complex rate issues on cost contracts where the period of performance had ended.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in full‑lifecycle Federal contract management/acquisition, with exposure to contract closeout processes, federal acquisition regulations, and financial reconciliation.
• Experience with Contract Management should be within a government agency.
• 3+ years of team project management experience (tracking of contract management deliverables, weekly team status reports, periodic client meetings, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with project teams and diverse stakeholders, especially under pressure or during high‑stakes initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present reports and briefings for various audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related business field such as Accounting, Management, Finance, or Marketing.
• Work/clearance requirements as described at top of this job description.
• FAC‑C or DAWIA “Contracting Professional” certification (Level III or higher).

• Strong knowledge and understanding of federal acquisition processes, contract law, and regulations, including experience as a warranted contracting officer with significant responsibility.
• Familiarity with PRISM or other contract writing systems, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective and innovative problem‑solving skills, with the ability to address challenges in the contract closeout process.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Gen…