A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Federal Deputy Program Manager
Position type: Full-time, Contract
Duration: 2+ Months
Location: Vernon Hills, IL (Remote)

As a Federal Deputy Program Manager, you will:

Assist Federal Program Manager with management of full range of customer/partner-facing contracts (e.g., Multiple Award Contracts, IDIQ Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Referral Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc.). Federal DPM for IDIQ/GWAC/multiple agency complex Agreements.
Coordination with contract negotiators/proposal managers, escalate business concerns to Program Manager.
Prepare correspondence for contractual changes to existing agreements.
Management of various contractual agreements and adhere to specific terms and conditions.
Identify changes to contract terms and conditions. Review, determine feasibility, and clarify questions with Government Program Offices. Coordinate with manager, internal departments and Sales. Recommend changes to automated systems. Communicate changes to appropriate internal departments.
Draft amendments and responses to contract and other contract-related documents throughout the contract life-cycle. With management approval, finalize and manage response to Government Program Offices.
Initiate and respond to requests for major and minor contract changes, product substitutions and/or technical refreshments which are submitted to the Government Program Offices.
Monitor delivery and other key elements and subcontractor performance while coordinating with other departments to ensure that contract requirements are met.
Aid in the development of management information system improvements while maintaining backward compatibility.
Knowledge of location of all key data elements within the systems to maintain business continuity should automated systems fail.
Ensure compliance with all applicable contract/agreement terms and conditions, laws, regulations and provisions. Must collaborate effectively with sales to ensure compliance.
Awareness of types of issues/concerns requiring escalation, consultation and resolution with Program Manager and aid/recommend resolution.
Identification and preparation of requirements and expected outcome for new or changes within an established specialized database, coordinate with Federal PM and collaborate with DBA to determine best course of action. As changes occur, communicate implemented changes to internal departments as appropriate.
Prepare contract deliverables and reports per contract terms and conditions. As contract changes occur update any systems and processes to ensure continuous compliance and minimize risk.
Well versed in the applicability of the Federal Regulations affecting the assigned contracts. Stay current with regulation changes. (examples but not limited to: FAR/DFARS/GSAR). Recommend and implement changes required to internal systems while collaborating with Federal PM and other internal resources.
Supervise, coach, and develop one or more coworkers supporting the portfolio of assigned contracts; review the work products; and provide assignments and instruction for assigned tasks.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Government Procurement forms and process (Purchase Orders/Delivery Orders/SF1449/POD/Acceptance/WAWF). Review and identify order issues and implement resolution.
Oversight of contract order delivery and invoice reconciliation.
Provide consultation, direction, and motivation to other coworkers.
Prepare and provide contract training to Sales, and other internal departments and customers.
Professionally represent while attending customer/industry-facing events. Prepare new presentations to Government Contract Officer and/or product lead and participate in scheduled on-site discussions and events. Will be required to escalate any issues to PM.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of contracts experience; or 5 years of federal contracts experience
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of standard procurement contracting and proposals process
Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop contracting strategies based on this information
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to solve contract matters and drive desired business outcomes
Operates autonomously with minimal guidance required
Ability to influence decisions and motivate positive change
Impeccable attention to detail and produces high quality work product
Experience with handling sensitive, confidential matters appropriately
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access
Ability and willingness to travel 10% or as needed to other locations, meeting and client site

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
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Thank you!

Umra Javed
(678) 203-3342
Umra.javed@innovasolutions.com

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $50 - $51 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate''s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
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