Program Manager

Allegheny Science & Technology • Washington, DC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Program Manager to provide overall leadership, management, and oversight for a Department of State staffing contract and associated task orders. The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact with the Government for contract performance, execution, and compliance. This is a hybrid position, and candidates must live within commuting distance of Washington, D.C.

The Program Manager ensures that contractual requirements, performance standards, staffing commitments, deliverables, and reporting obligations are met. The role leads contract-level planning, resource allocation, financial and risk management, quality assurance, and subcontractor coordination, while maintaining regular communication with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and other designated Government stakeholders.

Working closely with the Deputy Program Manager, the Program Manager ensures personnel are recruited, vetted, onboarded, and retained according to task order requirements and performance timelines. The role maintains accountability for contract performance, identifies and resolves risks, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to provide responsive, cost-effective, and mission-aligned staffing support across the Department.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma and 15 years of experience; associate degree and 14 years; bachelor's degree and 12 years; master's degree and 10 years; or Ph.D. and 8 years.
• Seven years of Federal program management experience.
• Three years of program management experience at the Department of State.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.
• Experience managing task-order-based IDIQ/BPA contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and oversight for a Department of State staffing contract and associated task orders.
• Serve as the primary Government point of contact for contract performance, execution, and compliance.
• Ensure contractual requirements, performance standards, staffing commitments, deliverables, and reporting obligations are met.
• Direct contract-level planning, resource allocation, financial management, risk management, quality assurance, and subcontractor coordination.
• Maintain communication with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and other designated Government stakeholders.
• Work with the Deputy Program Manager to ensure personnel are recruited, vetted, onboarded, and retained according to task order requirements and timelines.
• Maintain accountability for contract performance, proactively identify and resolve performance risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED