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# Federal Program Lead

- **Company:** BLACKWOOD ASSOCIATES INC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cfc7f4ac7e69be9b

## About the Role

* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 * Prior experience managing high volume accounts or contract vehicles in the cybersecurity/IT space
 * Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government-wide acquisition contract requirements
 * Experience selling cybersecurity and channel model sales
 * Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems in a fast-paced environment.
 * Strong organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail, including follow-up.
 * Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel mandatory.
 * 3-5 years of experience in federal government contracts or procurement environment; private sector experience preferred
 * BA/BS degree
 * US Citizen; ability and willingness to obtain security clearance
 * Must reside in Washington DC Metro/Baltimore Region. Ability to travel 5% for meetings, events, and trainings., * Experience supporting products and services based GWACs and other large order vehicles (GSA MAS, NASA SEWP, IDIQs)
 * Experience with SEWP ordering platforms, and associated compliance portals

## Description

Blackwood is seeking an energetic and results-oriented mid-level Federal Program Lead to drive operational execution, contract compliance and program performance for NASA SEWP VI. This role will focus on all day-to-day contract program operations in a high transaction volume environment, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to drive Blackwood's long-term success and growth under the program. This individual will report to the Manager of Contracts & Capture.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 * Serve as deputy program manager for upcoming NASA SEWP VI contract
 * Act as the internal liaison between Sales, Growth and Operations, leading all back of house operations to ensure successful program execution.
 * Oversee SEWP performance metrics, compliance requirements, and contract modifications.
 * Drive customer satisfaction and excellent program performance.
 * Manage PMO communications, reporting requirements, and performance rating maintenance.
 * Collaborate with Sales and Sales Operations to execute SEWP business strategies for competitive positioning and revenue growth.
 * Manage SEWP catalog maintenance, technology refreshes, pricing strategies, and competitive market analysis.
 * Coordinate with NASA SEWP contracting officers on contract actions and ensure sales team adherence to ordering procedures.
 * Provide sales training on SEWP compliance requirements.


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