Federal Program Executive Officer

Contracting Resources Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) is seeking a full-time Executive Officer to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs in Washington, DC.

The role provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of a large-scale federal professional services program, ensuring contract performance and alignment with government objectives. Qualifications include 8+ years in program management with risk management and QMS expertise, a PMP certification, a Master’s

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of specific Program Manager experience emphasizing risk management, innovation, and Quality Management Systems.
• Master's degree in a related field or twelve (12) years of experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Active SECRET security clearance required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex federal programs, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and operational performance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including executive-level engagement and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Providing executive oversight of contract performance, personnel, resources, and operations across supported Government locations.
• Serving as the principal management interface with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Government leadership.
• Directing strategic planning, program execution, resource allocation, budget management, and operational priorities.
• Overseeing staffing, recruitment, retention, workforce development, and continuity of operations.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, performance standards, security protocols, and Government policies.
• Directing risk management, quality assurance, corrective actions, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Overseeing development and implementation of program management, staffing, communications, quality, and transition plans.
• Evaluating program performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational outcomes to identify improvements and support informed decision-making.
• Leading organizational change, innovation, and implementation of industry best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Maintaining effective stakeholder relationships, resolving complex issues, and providing executive-level briefings and recommendations.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree or 12 years experience

PMP certification

Active SECRET clearance

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) is seeking a full-time Executive Officer to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs in Washington, DC.

The role provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of a large-scale federal professional services program, ensuring contract performance and alignment with government objectives. Qualifications include 8+ years in program management with risk management and QMS expertise, a PMP certification, a Master’s