Senior Contracting Manager (Defense Acquisition)

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global provides program management and acquisition support for government and Air Force defense programs.

What you will do

• Provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support contract execution and program health through analysis, recommendations, and oversight of cost, schedule, performance, risk, and deliverables.
• Develop and review RFP materials, system specifications, SOWs, CDRLs, acquisition strategies, and source-selection documentation.
• Prepare and maintain acquisition reports, milestone briefings, program documentation, and statutory or regulatory submissions for ACAT I–III programs.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders and prime contractors, review deliverables and schedules, and support lifecycle logistics and operational sustainment.
• Monitor acquisition policy and reform updates and recommend adjustments to program execution.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen and have, or be able to maintain, a Secret clearance.
• Previous experience as a warranted contracting officer is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience, including 5 years supporting DoD programs; alternatively, 15 years of experience including 8 years supporting DoD programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD and Air Force acquisition principles, policies, practices, and applicable directives, including DoDI 5000.02.
• Experience with acquisition documentation, program analysis, risk management, contract execution, and communication with senior leadership.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, independent-work, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud-based cost and performance management systems.
• Knowledge of agile methods, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
• Experience with MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD or OSD systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time salaried position supporting government and contractor teams.
• Work in a fast-paced acquisition environment with opportunities to mentor and train acquisition staff.
• Collaborate with Government Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams, senior leadership, and prime contractors.