Strategic Implementation Program Manager

Summary:

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.

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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.

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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

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Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; MS preferred

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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).

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Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must successfully pass a background investigation.

• Compliance with Federal information security standards.

• Occasional travel may be required.

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Work Schedule:

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET (excluding Federal holidays).