Government Property Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Science Systems and Applications Inc. (SSAI) is seeking an eager Government Property Manager/Project Manager to support the day-to-day administration, control, and lifecycle management of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP) in support of prime contracts, in strict compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations). 

Key Responsibilities:

Property Management & Compliance

•    Lead the end-to-end property management lifecycle for Government-owned, customer-owned, and SSAI-owned property, including acquisition, receipt, tracking, utilization, maintenance, inventory, transfer, and contract closeout.

•    Ensure property records, reports, and management systems are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable federal regulations, contract requirements, and company policies.

•    Oversee physical inventories, investigate and resolve discrepancies, maintain required documentation, and ensure appropriate authorizations are obtained before property is used, moved, or modified.

•    Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and the property administrator to resolve issues and maintain accountability for Government and company assets.

•    Investigate loss, damage, destruction, or theft of accountable property; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and process required reporting.

•    Interpret prime contract requirements and ensure applicable terms and conditions are incorporated into subcontracts in coordination with contract administrators and program managers.

•    Assist with subcontractor property management oversight and ensure applicable property management requirements are communicated and maintained.  

•    Oversee procurement transactions, subcontract documentation, certifications, financial reporting, delivery schedules, invoice reviews, and procurement files in accordance with company procedures, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other applicable requirements.

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

•    Partner with program managers, contract administrators, procurement personnel, and property teams to align property and subcontract activities with contract objectives, schedules, and deliverables.

•    Develop and maintain property procedures and work instructions; provide training to property custodians and employees on property accountability requirements.

•    Support internal audits, self-assessments, customer reviews, and external compliance audits, implementing corrective actions as needed.

•    Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve issues, support contract performance, and ensure requirements are met.

•    Maintain current knowledge of federal property management, procurement regulations, and industry practices; identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and increase operational efficiency.

•    Provide leadership, guidance, and training to subcontract administrators and property personnel to promote consistent processes, accountability, and effective service delivery.

Required Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and a minimum of 11 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

•    Expert-level understanding of Federal government property management regulations, processes, systems and assessments.

•    5+ years of experience successfully leading property management functions and processes across the full spectrum of Federal property management areas or elements.

•    5+ years of experience leading people in small to mid-sized organizations engaged in property management functions and processes.

•    8+ years of experience successfully leading integrated cross functional teams in service delivery in a project context applying project management methods.

•    Active PMP certification.

Desired Qualifications

•    Experience successfully leading integrated teams engaged in science & technology oriented applied research services.

•    Experience supporting NASA, NOAA or Department of Defense/War customers

•    Familiarity with NFS Part 1845 and NASA Form 20-4 usage.

•    Experience with Deltek Costpoint receiving and asset modules.

EEO/AA Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.