Government Contracts Project Manager
11 days ago
Falls Church
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development The ideal candidate is highly organized, knowledgeable in federal contracting regulations (FAR), and confident working directly with contracting officers and internal cross-functional teams. This is a leadership role that ensures operational excellence, compliance integrity, and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities 1. Own Federal Contract Compliance & Documentation (GSA and Non-GSA) • Ensure full compliance with FAR, agency-specific regulations, and contract requirements across all federal contracts, • Maintain complete and audit-ready contract files for GSA and non-GSA federal contracts (DOI, USACE, EPA, DOT, and others), • Track contract terms, SINs (where applicable), labor categories, pricing, CLINs, options, and expiration dates, • Ensure compliance with FAR clauses, wage determinations, subcontracting requirements, and reporting obligations, • Maintain and update SAM.gov, GSA Advantage, eOffer/eMod, and other required federal systems, • Monitor FAR updates, agency supplements, and regulatory changes and communicate impacts to leadership, • Keep all contract files organized, inspection-ready, and compliant 2. Lead and Manage Federal Contract Projects from Award to Close-Out • Serve as the end-to-end owner for federal environmental services projects, regardless of contract vehicle, • Lead project kickoff upon award, confirming scope, deliverables, timelines, and compliance requirements, • Coordinate internal teams including sales, operations, field crews, subcontractors, and accounting, • Manage schedules, milestones, change orders, modifications, and risk, • Ensure adherence to contract-specific performance standards, reporting requirements, and documentation, • Oversee inspections, agency acceptance, and approvals, • Manage project close-out including final deliverables, reporting, and completion documentation 3. Manage Federal Procurement, Ordering & Invoicing • Execute compliant and timely ordering and payment processes across federal contracts, • Manage task orders, delivery orders, purchase orders, and contract modifications, • Verify work aligns with contract pricing, labor categories, CLINs, and FAR requirements, • Submit compliant invoices through GSA portals, WAWF, IPP, or agency-specific systems, • Track invoice status, payment timelines, and resolve discrepancies with contracting officers, • Coordinate with accounting on revenue recognition, retainage, and delayed payments, • Ensure documentation supports audits and payment reviews 4. Build and Maintain the Federal Opportunity Pipeline • Monitor GSA eBuy, SAM.gov, agency portals, and regional procurement platforms for RFQs and RFPs, • Track task orders, options, renewals, recompetes, and IDIQ usage, • Identify non-GSA contract vehicles and agency-specific opportunities, • Flag upcoming opportunities, contract expansions, and option years to leadership and sales, • Maintain a centralized pipeline tracker with stages, deadlines, compliance requirements, and ownership, • Support proposal development with FAR compliance reviews and required documentation 5. Act as the Internal Federal Contracting Leader & Liaison • Serve as the companys subject matter expert for GSA and non-GSA federal contracting, • Act as the primary liaison with contracting officers, CORs, and agency representatives, • Provide guidance to sales, operations, and leadership on FAR, federal processes, and best practices, • Train internal teams on federal compliance, documentation standards, and contract requirements, • Proactively escalate compliance risks, performance issues, or contract concerns, • Continuously improve federal project workflows, internal controls, and contracting processes, • Standardize federal contracting practices across the organization Requirements • 5+ years of experience managing federal government contracts (GSA and/or non-GSA), • Strong working knowledge of FAR, federal procurement processes, and agency supplements, • Experience with environmental services, construction, or field-based federal contracts preferred, • Experience with GSA eBuy, SAM.gov, eOffer/eMod, WAWF, IPP, and related systems, • Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously, • Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills, • Experience working directly with contracting officers and federal agencies, • Bachelors degree in Business, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related field preferred Key Competencies • Detail-oriented and compliance-driven, • Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills, • High accountability and ownership mindset, • Strategic thinker with operational execution ability, • Proactive problem solver Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Performance-based bonus opportunities, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off and holidays, • Professional development support Why Join Us? This is a high-impact leadership role within a growing federal environmental services organization. You will have direct influence over contract performance, compliance integrity, and strategic growth in the federal marketplace. If you thrive in a structured, regulatory-driven environment and enjoy leading complex projects from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.