Professional Consultant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Steel Point Solutions is an amazing SBA Certified (8a), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) company. Established in 2013 with a vision of offering world class, integrated business solutions for all levels of Government and commercial enterprises. We are represented by a team of talented and qualified professionals who know how essential efficient, cost-effective integrated solutions are to your organization's success. Leveraging these resources, we strive daily to lead the industry in program management and service delivery. 

Role Summary

The Acquisition Lead/Program Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight across all phases of program execution within the federal contracting environment. This dual-role leader combines deep expertise in federal acquisition management with proven program and project management skills to ensure delivery of mission-critical initiatives. The individual oversees contract performance, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance—ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in full alignment with government requirements and organizational goals.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Acquisition Strategy & Compliance

• Advise government program managers on acquisition planning, contract execution, and regulatory compliance across the full acquisition lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific procurement protocols.
• Serve as the primary interface with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), aligning deliverables with contract requirements and performance metrics.
• Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), acquisition strategies, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), and Justifications and Approvals (J&As) for other than full and open competition.

Program & Project Management

• Lead large-scale, complex government programs and contracts from initiation through closeout, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and performance standards.
• Manage integrated project plans, risk registers, resource matrices, and stakeholder communication strategies to ensure program transparency and accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day operational execution, including cost control, milestone tracking, and team coordination across functional and technical domains.
• Drive the implementation of work breakdown structures (WBS), integrated master schedules (IMS), and earned value management (EVM) to track performance and cost variances.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams of acquisition, financial, and technical professionals to execute programmatic goals.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages open communication, innovation, and alignment with client objectives.
• Facilitate performance reviews, staffing decisions, and workload balancing to meet evolving program demands.

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Cultivate strong relationships with government clients, ensuring their evolving needs are met and exceeded through adaptive delivery models.
• Provide regular program status updates, briefings, and executive summaries to senior leadership, contracting officers, and oversight bodies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on acquisition reform, modernization strategies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Public Trust Clearance Required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or relevant technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• Certifications
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
• 12+ years of experience in federal acquisition, contract management, and/or program management.
• 10+ years in managing complex government programs, with 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• 10+ years of experience managing multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, IDIQ/BPA) and leading source selections, contract modifications, and performance evaluations.
• Proven experience in developing and commercializing software toolkits.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams in the execution of multimillion-dollar government programs
• Track record of ensuring program compliance, risk mitigation, and quality delivery under strict federal guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or relevant technical field
• Certifications
  • FAC-P/PM or DAWIA Level III in Program Management or Contracting
  • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent

Skills and Competencies

Technical & Acquisition Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific procurement regulations.
• Skilled in drafting and reviewing acquisition packages, IGCEs, source selection plans, evaluation criteria, and compliance checklists.
• Strong understanding of contract types, CLIN structures, and regulatory requirements including small business participation, CPARS, and invoicing.

Program & Financial Management

• Proficient in managing program schedules, cost control, and budgeting using EVM and related tools.
• Strong command of tools such as MS Project, Deltek, and custom government systems (e.g., PRISM, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov).
• Ability to apply industry standards and frameworks such as PMI PMBOK, Agile, and ITIL in hybrid project environments.

Leadership & Communication

• Effective leader and mentor with experience managing geographically dispersed teams and subcontractors.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills for influencing, negotiating, and resolving stakeholder concerns.
• Skilled in creating executive-level briefings, audit responses, and performance reports.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

• Exceptional analytical capabilities to identify, assess, and resolve acquisition risks and operational constraints.
• Adaptive thinker capable of balancing strategic direction with tactical execution in dynamic environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on increasing acquisition efficiency, cycle time reduction, and cost-effectiveness.

Candidates from Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) are strongly encouraged to apply. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map.