Acquisition Program Manager

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Location:
This role is 100% remote.

Clearance:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee a contract while managing four key focus areas: financial performance, quality, personnel, and growth. This role is responsible for optimizing resource utilization, supporting the full acquisition lifecycle, and driving process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing federal acquisition processes from pre-award through post-award, with a demonstrated ability to conduct cost analysis, develop acquisition strategies, and ensure contract compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all contract program management functions, including resource management across assigned projects and tasks.
• Oversee pre-award and post-award acquisition support, including program acquisition strategy development, cost analysis, and market research.
• Develop forecasting tools to support life cycle cost analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and program budgeting.
• Map end-to-end acquisition and contracting processes, contributing to the development of acquisition training manuals.
• Oversee pre-award activities such as requirements gathering, drafting performance work statements (PWS), developing IGCEs, and crafting acquisition strategies.
• Assist with post-award tasks, including contract monitoring, performance assessments, invoice processing, and ensuring successful contract execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes and drive operational efficiencies.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of professional experience with at least 10 years supporting cradle-to-grave federal acquisition processes, including drafting acquisition packages and contract administration.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Integrated Acquisition System (IAS), Program Loan Cost Expense (PLCE) Management, System for Award Management (SAM), and Financial Management Modernization Initiative (FMMI).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR), and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Desired Skills:

• Advanced understanding of federal procurement practices and cost analysis methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting federal agencies, particularly in acquisition and financial program management.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $165,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The above statements are a general guide to the nature and level of work anticipated. They are not des