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Deputy Director, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Woodlawn, Maryland · Executive

$151,556 – $228,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal executive role oversees procurement, contracts, and grants across a $20–$30 billion portfolio at CMS, managing a 170-person office and advising senior leadership on acquisition policy and compliance. It suits experienced acquisition professionals and senior federal managers ready to lead large, complex buying programs and modernize government procurement operations.

Our summary, not Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Lead and develop a high-performing acquisition workforce in a large, geographically dispersed organization
  • Manage enterprise-wide acquisition programs with high-dollar, complex contracts
  • Oversee strategic acquisition planning, process improvement, and regulatory compliance
  • Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on acquisition matters across the enterprise
  • Manage large-dollar acquisition portfolios and contractor performance
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to upholding the Constitution
  • Demonstrate ability to strategically manage resources and pursue efficiency

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