Executive Program Officer (Secret Clearance)

Aalis Management Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting in Washington, D.C. seeks an Executive Program Officer to provide executive leadership, strategic oversight, and operational management for a federal program.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between contractor leadership and Government stakeholders, ensuring program objectives, staffing, performance standards, and contractual requirements are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of direct Program Manager experience.
• Master's degree in a related field OR 12 years of qualifying experience.
• 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.

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 that align program activities 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 ensure successful execution.
• Prepare executive briefings, program status reports, recommendations, and performance updates for Government leadership.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, operational efficiencies, and improvements in service delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams, Government officials, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Quality management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Executive Program Officer

Client: Federal Agency

Location: Washington, D.C. (May require travel to these locations: Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Portsmouth, NH (two locations); Philadelphia, PA; and Arlington, VA)

Clearance: Public Trust

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Number of Position(s): 1

Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm

Work Day: Monday - Friday

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 successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between contractor leadership and Government stakeholders, ensuring program objectives, staffing, performance standards, and contractual requirements are consistently met.

This key personnel position requires a seasoned Program Manager with demonstrated expertise in risk management, quality management systems, workforce leadership, and continuous process improvement.

Key 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 that align program activities 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 ensure successful execution.
• Prepare executive briefings, program status reports, recommendations, and performance updates for Government leadership.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, operational efficiencies, and improvements in service delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams, Government officials, and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of direct Program Manager experience, including responsibility for risk management, innovation, and quality management systems.
• Master's degree in a related field OR 12 years of qualifying experience in accordance with 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.