Program Manager

Allegheny Science & Technology

. Provide overall leadership, management, and oversight for a Department of State staffing contract and associated task orders .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal program management, contract performance oversight, and staffing support within the Department of State. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Program ManagementContract Performance OversightTask Order ManagementActive Secret Security ClearancePMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Contractual Requirements ManagementFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceResource AllocationSubcontractor CoordinationContinuous Improvement InitiativesStaffing CommitmentsDeliverables ManagementReporting Obligations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingAccountabilityStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationActive Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of StateIDIQ ContractsBPA ContractsTask OrdersU.S. Citizenship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall leadership, management, and oversight for a Department of State staffing contract and associated task orders
Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government for contract performance, execution, and compliance
Ensure contractual requirements, performance standards, staffing commitments, deliverables, and reporting obligations are consistently 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 designated Government stakeholders
Ensure qualified personnel are recruited, vetted, onboarded, and retained according to task order requirements and performance timelines
Maintain accountability for contract performance, identify and resolve performance risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Provide responsive, cost-effective, and mission-aligned staffing support across the Department

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma and fifteen (15) years of experience; Associates’ Degree and fourteen (14) years of experience; Bachelor’s Degree and twelve (12) years of experience; Master’s Degree and ten (10) years of experience; PhD and eight (8) years of experience
Seven (7) years of Federal program management experience
Three (3) years of program management at the DoS
Must possess an active Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
PMP certification is desired
Experience managing Task Order based IDIQ/BPA Contracts