Expert Program Manager - DIA

Bart & Associates, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Bart & Associates, LLC is seeking an Expert Program Manager in the National Capital Region (NCR) to lead government task orders and ensure quality and efficiency across contractor teams. The role requires significant leadership, experience managing large programs, and a active TS/SCI with Poly.

Anticipated award in Feb/Mar 2027 with a start around March 18, 2027, salary range $150,000–$250,000 annually. Location includes JBAB, Washington, DC and other NCR sites; travel up to 10% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience.
• Government may accept substantial similar duties in lieu of the minimum educational degree requirement.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph adjudicated within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government's main point of contact for the task order and provide leadership to all contractor personnel.
• Take overall responsibility for task order quality and efficiency, including technical issues and business processes.
• Exercise organizational authority to execute task order requirements and assign tasks to contractor personnel.
• Work with Team Leads to provide high-level supervision of ongoing technical efforts.
• Manage overall task order performance to optimize the use of resources and subcontractors.
• Make decisions in response to Government issues or concerns and remain available to address questions.

Education

Master's degree + 20+ years experience

Experience in lieu of degree per Govt discretion

Job description

Expert Program Manager

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

• Anticipated Award: February/March 2027
• Anticipated Start: March 18, 2027
• Period of Performance: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
• Salary Range: $150,000-$250,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Location

• National Capital Region (NCR). Primary sites include JBAB, Washington, DC; Quantico and Reston, VA; and Rivanna Station, Charlottesville, VA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government's main point of contact for the overall task order and provide leadership and guidance to all assigned contractor personnel.
• Take overall responsibility for task order quality and efficiency, including technical issues and business processes.
• Exercise organizational authority to execute task order requirements and assign tasks to contractor personnel.
• Work with Team Leads to provide high-level supervision of ongoing technical efforts.
• Manage overall task order performance to optimize the use of assigned resources and subcontractors.
• Commit the contractor's organization and make decisions in response to Government issues, concerns, or problems.
• Remain readily available to respond to Government questions, concerns, and comments, and proactively alert the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree with a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience.
• The Government may, at its sole discretion, accept relevant experience performing substantially similar duties in lieu of the minimum educational degree requirement.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with Poly (adjudicated within the last 5 years)

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

More About B&A

B&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches-Executive, Legislative, and Judicial-focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specializes in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off,B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

E-Verify

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

B&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act and applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug Free Workplace:

B&A maintains a drug free workplace. Where applicable to the positions and permitted by law, employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with Company policy and applicable federal; state and local requirements.