Executive Program Officer (Secret Clearance)

Aalis Management Consulting•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Executive Program Officer to provide executive leadership, strategic oversight, and operational management for a federal government program. The role serves as the primary liaison between contractor leadership and Government stakeholders, ensuring that program objectives, staffing, performance standards, and contractual requirements are consistently met. This key personnel position calls for a seasoned Program Manager with expertise in risk management, quality management systems, workforce leadership, and continuous process improvement. The client is a federal agency. The position is based in Washington, D.C., and may require travel to Tucson, Arizona; Houston, Texas; Portsmouth, New Hampshire (two locations); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Arlington, Virginia. The work schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The posting states that a government security clearance is required and that applicants must be U.S. citizens; the clearance is listed as Public Trust.

Requirements

At least 8 years of direct Program Manager experience, including responsibility for risk management, innovation, and quality management systems.
A master's degree in a related field or 12 years of qualifying experience under the applicable education-substitution requirement.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Demonstrated experience managing complex federal programs, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple operational workstreams.
Experience developing strategic plans, managing program performance, and implementing quality assurance processes.
Strong knowledge of risk identification, mitigation planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior Government officials, contracting personnel, and executive stakeholders.
Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.
Must meet the government security clearance requirement; the posting lists the clearance as Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting a federal civilian agency in a senior program leadership capacity.
Experience managing headquarters-level administrative or professional services contracts.
Background overseeing contractor staffing, workforce performance, and multiple functional service areas.
Experience developing executive-level briefings and managing complex Government customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of program operations, contract performance, staffing, and service delivery.
Serve as the primary contractor representative to the Government Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and senior agency leadership.
Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with federal agency priorities and mission objectives.
Direct multidisciplinary teams, manage workforce requirements, and ensure personnel meet established performance expectations.
Establish risk management strategies, identify operational challenges, and implement corrective actions.
Oversee quality management systems, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor program schedules, deliverables, staffing resources, and contractual obligations to support successful execution.
Prepare executive briefings, program status reports, recommendations, and performance updates for Government leadership.
Identify opportunities for innovation, operational efficiencies, and improved service delivery.
Maintain effective communication with internal teams, Government officials, and external stakeholders.