Federal Acquisition Support Services Program Manager

The Concourse Group LLC • Annapolis, MD

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Concourse Group is seeking an accomplished Federal Acquisition Support Services Program Manager to lead acquisition and procurement support services for a DHS client in a fast-paced, mission-driven federal environment. This senior-level role carries full responsibility and accountability for contract performance, deliverable quality, and client satisfaction. Provide direct oversight of a 26-person acquisition workforce of experienced professionals.
The Program Manager serves as the single point of accountability for compliant, timely, and high-quality contract performance, providing leadership across the full federal acquisition life cycle, including emergency, urgent, and surge acquisition support in response to DHS operational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information management, contracting, law, or a related field (other majors accepted with relevant experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the full life cycle of federal acquisition and procurement actions.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of 15 or more personnel with direct performance accountability.
• At least 5 years of program management experience on a Federal Acquisition or Procurement program.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full cradle-to-grave acquisition lifecycle.
• Familiarity with FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems using a detailed and well-ordered approach.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive operational environments.
• Experience in a federal acquisition context as a contractor or federal employee.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Suite of software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) to create and maintain documents and communications.
• Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting DHS or DHS components (strongly preferred and weighted).
• Prior role as Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.
• Acquisition or program management certifications (FAC C, DAWIA, PMP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain full accountability for contract performance in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), FAR, HSAR, DHS directives, and component-level acquisition guidance.
• Serve as the primary interface with DHS Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), program offices, senior acquisition leadership, and corporate leadership.
• Ensure acquisition support services are responsive to DHS mission demands, including: Emergency acquisitions, Urgent operational requirements, Surge support, contingencies, or increased mission tempo
• Proactively identify performance risks, unmet client needs, and workload surges; develop mitigation strategies and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver status reports, performance metrics, and executive‑level briefings.
• Oversee acquisition support, ensuring alignment with applicable FAR and HSAR emergency authorities.
• Coordinate rapid staffing, workload realignment, and acquisition prioritization during surge periods affecting DHS components.
• Ensure acquisition documentation and decision-making reflect appropriate use of: Urgent and compelling circumstances, Other than Full and Open Competition (OTFOC) justifications, when applicable, Accelerated acquisition timelines consistent with regulatory requirements
• Support DHS efforts to balance speed, compliance, and stewardship of public funds during emergency operations.
• Balance speed, compliance, and stewardship of public funds under high‑visibility conditions.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of 26 acquisition professionals.
• Manage staff selection, onboarding, training, acclimation, staff planning, and professional development.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability structures, and quality standards aligned with DHS priorities.
• Review and approve deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and client-first service delivery.
• Conduct interviews, performance evaluations, and address personnel matters promptly and effectively.
• Oversee end‑to-end acquisition activities across multiple acquisition domains (e.g., IT, professional services, A&E, general supplies, mission-critical supplies).
• Ensure compliance with FAR, HSAR, DHS Acquisition Manual (when applicable), and component-level policies.
• Implement quality assurance processes, internal controls, and standardized workflows.
• Ensure effective use and understanding of government systems and tools, including PRISM, SAM.gov, DHS, and government acquisition databases, Multi‑Agency and DHS enterprise contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS+, DHS enterprise solutions)
• Develop and deliver acquisition metrics, program reports, and executive-level dashboards.
• Manage contract staffing levels, burn rate, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, deliverable timeliness, and quality indicators.
• Ensure consistent compliance with contractual, financial, and performance management requirements.
• Brief Concourse Group executive leadership on performance status, risks, modifications, and key accomplishments.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with federal clients and internal leadership.
• Distill complex acquisition information into concise, well-structured reports and briefings.
• Demonstrate discretion and adherence to operational security (OPSEC) standards.
• Review acquisition-related solicitations and support go/no go decisions.
• Identify organic growth opportunities aligned with acquisition expertise.
• Support proposal development through technical writing and subject matter contributions.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance Benefit | Health, Dental, and Vision benefits. Company-paid employee premiums.
• Life Insurance | Company-paid benefit.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance | Company-paid benefit.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance | Employee-paid premium.
• Health Savings Account | Pre-tax employee contribution.
• 401K | Pre-tax employee contribution and Concourse matches up to 4% of the employee contribution.
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefit | 15 PTO days per year.
• Paid Holidays | Eleven (11) paid federal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees