Agile Acquisitions Contract Manager

BridgePhase is a mission-focused technology company that designs, builds, secures, and operates modern digital solutions that drive national security, government efficiency, and mission success across the Federal Government. We empower agencies to achieve meaningful outcomes through high-performing software engineering, cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and platform modernization solutions delivered by collaborative teams focused on innovation, adaptability, and operational excellence. As a trusted partner, BridgePhase helps Federal organizations modernize critical systems, accelerate delivery, and achieve lasting mission impact. 
 

BridgePhase is seeking an Agile Acquisitions Contract Manager to join our team supporting the Loan Guaranty (LGY) Product Line within the BAM PMO Support project. This critical role primarily focuses on assisting with contract modifications, procurement documentation, and acquisition strategy for software development and operations vendors. The position sits within a PMO Support Team and serves as a vital bridge between acquisition planning and agile software delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in federal contracting, deep understanding of agile development methodologies, and the ability to translate evolving requirements into structured acquisition packages. This is a remote position.

In this position, you can expect to:

• Manage and administer federal contracts and task orders supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service Product Line initiatives.
• Review and validate monthly contract deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, quality standards, and program objectives.
• Provide contract guidance and interpretation to internal teams, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Facilitate and lead recurring meetings with VA leadership, program managers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Contracting Officers (COs), Budget Officers, and contractor personnel.
• Track and monitor contract funding for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and support budget planning and execution activities.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, acquisition records, action items, status reports, meeting minutes, and milestone tracking.
• Review daily work products and contractor submissions for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program and contractual objectives.
• Utilize Jira, Microsoft SharePoint, and other project management tools to manage project activities, monitor workflows, track deliverables, maintain documentation, and facilitate issue resolution across teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with program management, finance, acquisition, and technical teams to ensure contract performance objectives and procurement timelines are met.
• Identify contract risks, performance concerns, and funding issues, and provide recommendations for mitigation and resolution.
• Support contract modifications, vendor management activities, invoice reviews, performance evaluations, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare and maintain procurement and acquisition documentation including Requests for Information (RFIs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Develop and maintain acquisition strategies aligned with Agile software delivery methodologies and IT modernization initiatives.
• Translate technical requirements from Agile development teams into procurement-ready documentation and acquisition artifacts.
• Provide advisory and technical support to PMO leadership on acquisition and contract management matters.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications regarding contract requirements, acquisition strategies, options, and trade-offs.
• Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), agency policies, and contractual obligations.

• At least 8 years of total professional experience with 5+ years in federal acquisition and contracting, preferably supporting IT modernization projects
• Expert-level knowledge in:
  • Federal procurement documentation creation and management for IT contracts
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)
  • Government budgeting and procurement lifecycles
  • Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) development
  • Contract modification and vendor management processes
• Advanced expertise in:
  • Strategic planning and analysis for acquisition activities
  • Requirements planning and management methodologies
  • Agile development principles and how they interface with federal contracting
  • Stakeholder management across technical and acquisition communities
  • Project tracking and management tools (JIRA)
• Strong experience with:
  • Collaboration with CORs, COs, and Budget Officers
  • Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint platforms
  • Multiple concurrent acquisition action management
  • Technical requirement translation for procurement purposes
  • PMO support and coordination activities
  • IT contract types and structures
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Articulate complex contract requirements, options, and trade-offs clearly
  • Manage detailed documentation with exceptional attention to accuracy
  • Work effectively in fast-paced, agile environments
  • Bridge technical and acquisition communities
  • Maintain organization across multiple concurrent projects
  • Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
• Federal acquisition certifications (FAC-C, FAC-COR) strongly preferred
• Experience with Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies a plus
• Active or recent federal security clearance required