Centurion seeks a Strategic Implementation Program Manager to provide program management support within the Acquisition Office. This position is critical to stabilizing and strengthening acquisition operations during a period of workforce reduction and organizational transition. The incumbent will lead strategic initiatives, implement technology-driven solutions, and ensure alignment with administration priorities to maintain operational effectiveness across IA’s decentralized acquisition structure.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with leadership to monitor high-level acquisition actions and priorities.
- Implement and manage acquisition tracking platforms using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and related tools.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for procurement tracking and reporting.
- Analyze acquisition data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for acquisition efficiency, timeliness, and cost savings.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports summarizing performance, risks, and strategic progress.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement delays, funding lapses, and operational gaps.
- Coordinate strategic initiatives and taskers aligned with administration priorities.
- Support onboarding, training, and certification tracking for acquisition staff.
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DIAR, and The Buy Indian Act requirements.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in program management within federal acquisition or procurement environments.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience.
- Knowledge of acquisition regulations (FAR, DIAR) and federal contracting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), SharePoint, and Power BI.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Serves as contractors authorized interface with the client for all aspects of contract, including financial, technical and administrative responsibilities
- Monitors and is responsible for overall contract performance
- Designs work standards, assigns personnel, reviews reports, assesses project management
- Communicates organization policies, purposes and goals to project management and staff
- Oversees project development, funding and resources
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; MS preferred
Desired Skills:
- Experience with AI-driven process improvement tools.
- Familiarity with The Buy Indian Act and tribal procurement policies.
- Federal acquisition certifications (FAC-COR, FAC-C, FAC-P/PM).
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Compliance with Federal information security standards.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET (excluding Federal holidays).