Senior Program Manager Office/Operations Lead
Belcamp, Maryland
Operations & Mission Support /
Full-time /
Hybrid
NextGen is seeking a detail-oriented PMO/Operations Lead with proven experience supporting federal government projects, specifically through the Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM). This position will play a defining role in our very successful Army contract. This individual will lead cross-functional operational management activities in a timely environment to ensure efficient execution with a priority in compliance of contractual deliverables, and in travel & purchasing activities. The ideal candidate brings a blend of prioritization skills, decision-making skills, strong communication skills, and an understanding of GSA / FEDSIM contract management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and submit Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) in accordance with government travel regulations and contract-specific procedures
- Track travel requests from initiation through COR approval and finalization with Trip Report submission, ensuring timeliness and audit readiness
- Manage the Consent to Purchase (CTP) process, including documentation preparation, routing for approval, and compliance verification
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all purchasing-related matters, liaising with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and vendors as necessary
- Facilitate procurements within contractual and policy guidelines utilizing the Army’ s primary source, CHESS, to procure IT HW and SW
- Prepare all necessary acquisition documentation, utilizing methods for submitting requests in CHESS (Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions), and or obtaining Statements of Non-Availability (SoNA) to acquire through external vendors.
- As part of the procurement after actions, draft and process DD250s to record the delivery of goods and/or services.
- Maintain a structured on-boarding & offboarding process.
- Track Government Furnished Property (GFP) on the contract and set up PIEE application accountability
- Facilitate operational monthly engagements with partner companies
- Supervise/Manage/Lead Direct Reports
Qualifications
- Familiarity with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and procurement compliance standards
- Understanding of procuring commercial IT hardware, software, and services, not processed through CHESS, through the web-based ITAS application
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively while managing competing demands and tight deadlines ensuring that critical objectives are consistently met without sacrificing quality or compliance
- Ability to work with teams and/or independently as needed
- U.S. Citizenship and active SECRET security clearance
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field (Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
- 7+ years of related professional experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing programs through GSA/FEDSIM
- Familiarity with the Army’s primary source for procuring HW, SW and services through CHESS
- Professional demeanor to work with the customer TPOC, COR and CO/KO to tackle and overcome challenges
- Familiarity with Synchronized Personnel Operational Tracker (SPOT) to track individuals who deploy in support of ongoing contingency operations
- Current Army CAC
About NextGen:
NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
•Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
•Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
•Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
•Strive to achieve results as an organization.
•Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
•Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
•Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
•Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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