Program Manager, Government Contract Vehicles
Summary
Manages and grows U.S. government contract vehicles (DAPA, ECAT, GSA) for a medical supplies company: maintaining product/pricing data, coordinating submissions and compliance, tracking performance KPIs, and leading cross-functional projects. Hybrid role in Greer, SC with ~25% travel.
- Manage and maintain assigned government contract vehicles, including DAPA, ECAT, GSA, and other government programs.
- Maintain accurate product, pricing, and contract information.
- Coordinate contract additions, deletions, modifications, and government submissions.
- Track submissions through approval and communicate status updates.
- Maintain Prime Vendor information and required documentation, including PIRFs and PVONs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable contract and program requirements.
- Evaluate contract performance, sales, margins, customer demand, and market conditions.
- Identify opportunities to optimize and expand government contract vehicles.
- Recommend product, pricing, and sourcing changes as appropriate.
- Partner with Federal Sales and other departments to support contract strategy and growth.
- Manage projects related to government programs, contract expansion, and process improvements.
- Establish and track project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and action items.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure deadlines and responsibilities are communicated.
- Monitor project progress, risks, and dependencies and escalate issues as needed.
- Serve as an internal resource for assigned government contracts and program requirements.
- Coordinate with customers, government representatives, Prime Vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Provide KPIs and reporting on contract performance, pricing, compliance, and program trends.
- Communicate significant program changes, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
- Maintain accurate and organized contract and program records.
- Ensure documentation is accessible for business needs, audits, and government inquiries.
- Completes tasks and/or projects assigned by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Authority to manage assigned government contract vehicles and make recommendations regarding contract optimization, product placement, pricing, program administration, and project execution within established company and program requirements.
- Accountable for the accurate, timely, and compliant management, maintenance, documentation, reporting, and project execution associated with assigned government contract vehicles and programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain, Contract Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience in program management, project management, government contracting, contract administration, sales operations, or a related field.
- Experience with U.S. Government contracts and programs, including DAPA, ECAT, GSA, or similar government contract vehicles preferred.
- Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with ERP, CRM, contract management, or project management systems preferred.
- Proposal writing or experience supporting government solicitations and contract-related submissions is a plus.
- Must be able to work at least 40 hours each week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or some variation thereof.
- Hybrid onsite in Greer, SC preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% based on business and program requirements.
- Domestic and international travel may be required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required travel documentation, including a valid passport when applicable.
- Frequently required to hear and talk.
- Use of hands for keyboard usage.
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
- Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and lifting.
- Must be able to work in a moderately loud work environment.