Acquisition Project Manager IV

McLean, VA
Full Time
Experienced

Position Summary

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission-critical program challenges for the federal government. We are actively seeking an Acquisition Project Manager IV (APM IV) to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS).

The person filling this role will be in charge of the acquisition pre-award phase, in partnership with a Contract Specialists (CS), Contract Officers (CO),  Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), and Project Managers. 

Location: This role is hybrid, with the majority of work being performed remotely, however, if the candidate resides in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area they will be required to commute to Hive Group Headquarters at 1785 Greensboro Station Pl. Suite 700, McLean VA once per week. 

Travel:  This position requires personnel to travel approximately 20% of the time to Washington DC, Colorado Springs CO and/or Tampa Fl.

Key Responsibilities

  • Concurrently and independently lead one or more highly complex, high-dollar ($250M+) acquisitions through the pre-award lifecycle, providing expert technical advice to client stakeholders.
  • Conduct market research, analyze acquisition alternatives (GWACs, Federal Supply Schedules, Full & Open Competition), and establish milestone schedules to ensure procurements satisfy client mission requirements.
  • Draft, review, and assemble comprehensive pre-award procurement packages for government review and approval, including Task Order Requests (TOR), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Acquisition Plans (AP), Statements of Work/PWS, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Technical Evaluation Plans (TEP), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), and Determination & Findings (D&F).
  • Collaborate with client technical representatives and Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to translate complex IT and agency-specific requirements into clear, compliant solicitation documents.
  • Identify contractual, technical, and schedule risks across the acquisition lifecycle and formulate effective mitigation strategies.
  • Assist with administrative and logistical support for pre-proposal conferences, industry days, due diligence sessions, Q&A cycles, and oral presentations.
  • Support Technical Evaluation Boards (TEB) by assisting in the review of vendor proposals and writing clear, defensible technical evaluation reports summarizing findings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • At a minimum, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study and bring at least six years of professional experience working with federal government contracts.
  • Candidates must possess two or more years of dedicated acquisition project management experience within the federal contracting sector.
  • Candidates with at least eight years of experience working with the federal government and four years of dedicated acquisition project management experience are exempt from the degree requirement.
  • Must have a proven track record of writing and developing proposals for professional services as well as technology-centric initiatives.
  • Candidates thrive in fast-paced, rapidly evolving business environments and are willing and able to work extended hours to adapt to dynamic needs and tight delivery schedules.
  • Must maintain a comprehensive understanding of federal procurement processes, standard solicitation instructions, and established proposal development methodologies.
  • Exceptional as a writer and editor with high attention to detail and strong written communication skills.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of various federal contract types, vehicles, and procurement structures.
  • Must meet all necessary criteria to maintain Public Trust eligibility.

Desired Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Word—including advanced utilization of templates, custom styles, and macros—paired with strong desktop publishing capabilities to produce polished deliverables.
  • Have a proven track record of leading and winning large, complex proposals with contract values exceeding $100 million.
  • They bring extensive experience managing proposals for Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and various other complex contract vehicles.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $110,000 and $130,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate.  At Hive Group, salary decisions are influenced by several factors, including but not limited to the role, location, and the combination of education, training, skills, certifications, competencies, and relevant work experience.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.

Protecting Your Information

Stay vigilant against fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating Hive Group Talent Acquisition Specialists. Hive Group will never request payment details or money during the application process. Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in @hive-llc.com or @applytojob.com — not from free email services like Gmail or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.

If you receive suspicious messages requesting payment or personal information, please report them immediately to [email protected].


 
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