Partner Manager

GovCIO

. Serve as the primary day-to-day operational point of contact for assigned subcontractors and partners .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in partner and subcontractor management, including financial oversight, staffing coordination, and performance monitoring. Proficient in managing operational workflows and communication across teams in a federal contracting environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Partner ManagementFinancial OversightStaffing CoordinationRisk ManagementFederal Contracting Experience

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementTime-and-Materials (T&M) ContractsFirm-Fixed-Price (FFP) ContractsLOE PreparationForecastingDeliverable TrackingStaffing PlansFinancial ReconciliationOperational Impact DocumentationVendor Coordination

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointCollaborative Document-Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationProgram ManagementFinanceSupply Chain

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractingSubcontractor ManagementVendor ManagementProgram Financial InformationVA Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary day-to-day operational point of contact for assigned subcontractors and partners
Conduct recurring partner meetings to review staffing, progress, deliverables, outstanding actions, risks, and upcoming requirements
Coordinate with Delivery leadership to monitor partner performance against agreed schedules, deliverables, and program expectations
Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of partner LOEs, including staffing, labor categories, periods of performance, and associated costs, using inputs from Delivery and Finance
Monitor partner staffing, vacancies, replacements, and departures; coordinate with the Onboarding Specialist and appropriate teams to address workforce needs and delays
Work with the Finance Manager to review partner funding, expenditures, burn rates, forecasts, and financial discrepancies; communicate concerns to the Director, Portfolio Operations
Support purchase requisitions, subcontract modifications, funding actions, and supporting documentation through established review and approval processes
Review proposed staffing, scope, schedule, and funding changes with appropriate teams and document operational impacts for leadership consideration
Resolve routine partner issues within established procedures and authority; escalate complex, unresolved, or material concerns to the Director, Portfolio Operations
Coordinate partner transition and closeout activities, including outstanding deliverables, staffing changes, records, and financial reconciliation
Work with the Partner Coordinator to maintain accurate partner records, action logs, staffing information, and status reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted in accordance with company requirements
Eight or more years of relevant experience in partner, subcontractor, vendor, contract, or program management
Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors, vendors, or partners in a federal contracting environment
Experience with Time-and-Materials (T&M) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) subcontracts
Experience preparing or maintaining LOEs, staffing plans, forecasts, or related program financial information
Ability to work independently, manage day-to-day workflow, recognize when escalation or additional approval is required
Experience tracking deliverables, schedules, risks, issues, and corrective actions
Strong relationship-management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and collaborative document-management tools
Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate effectively across distributed teams
Ability to obtain and maintain required Suitability/Public Trust
Preferred: Experience supporting VA or other federal civilian agency programs
Preferred: Experience working in a prime contractor environment supporting multiple technology initiatives