Program Manager

Allegheny Science & Technology • Washington, DC

14d • $145,000 - $175,000 • 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 (DoS) 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 be located within commutable distance to Washington, D.C.

The Program Manager ensures that contractual requirements, performance standards, staffing commitments, deliverables, and reporting obligations are consistently met. The role directs contract-level planning, resource allocation, financial management, risk management, quality assurance, and subcontractor coordination, while maintaining continuous communication with Government stakeholders. Working closely with the Deputy Program Manager, the Program Manager oversees recruiting, vetting, onboarding, and retention of qualified personnel in accordance with task order requirements and performance timelines. The role is accountable for contract performance, proactively resolves risks, and implements continuous improvement to deliver responsive, cost-effective, mission-aligned staffing support across the Department.

The anticipated pay range for this full-time position is $145,000–$175,000. Final compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, and contract-specific labor categories.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 15 years of experience; or associate degree and 14 years; or bachelor's degree and 12 years; or 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.
• Must be located within commutable distance to Washington, D.C.

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 continuous communication with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and other designated Government stakeholders.
• Work with the Deputy Program Manager to ensure qualified personnel are recruited, vetted, onboarded, and retained according to task order requirements and timelines.
• Maintain accountability for contract performance, identify and resolve performance risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure staffing support is responsive, cost-effective, and mission-aligned across the Department.

What This Job Offers

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