GAS - IDIQ Program Manager

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government consulting firm is seeking an experienced IDIQ Program Manager to oversee the Global Advisory program. The position is remote, requiring expertise in U.S. Government acquisitions and project management. Candidates must possess a strong educational background and relevant experience in managing complex projects, with an emphasis on international programs. An active Top Secret security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions.
• 3 years managing contracts with a minimum of $5 million ceiling.
• Demonstrated fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project budgets and activities meet DoS standards.
• Conduct assessments with U.S. government agencies and NGOs.
• Develop frameworks for monitoring and evaluating projects.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Advanced)

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

Virginia - Carrollton, VA

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Management

Description

The Department of State's (DOS), Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Peace, and Security (AF/RPS) and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM/GPI) and Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA) supports U.S. foreign policy goals through a variety of programs and policies designed to bolster peace, security and regional stability. Global Advisory's goal is in support of partner nations' ability to improve their security institutions and associated operational capabilities.

BlueForce, Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced

IDIQ Program Manager (PM)

to lead the execution of Global Advisory IDIQ. PM will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the contract, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, addressing any discrepancies and serving as the primary point of contact to the Government. This position is remote and may require domestic (DC area) and international travel to Sub-Saharan Africa and Balkans geographic region. AnOCONUS PM will also be needed at the task order level.

**This position is subject to contract award**

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure all project budgets, personnel, and activities meet Department of State (DoS) standards and are in accordance with the Global Advisory IDIQ and task order performance work statements requirements.

Provide the DoS any requested program or contract information and communicate regularly with the DoS Program Office to discuss any anticipated challenges or concerns.

Conduct assessments and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations to identify critical needs of the programs.

Collect, track and maintain all information for programs awarded to the contractor.

Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance the overall monitoring and evaluation of projects, travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments, monitor and review programs, and meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their objectives and that project personnel are performing up to DoSstandards.

Provide updates leveraging best practices and initiativesto strengthening security sector assistance.

Additional duties and responsibilities may apply once contract is awarded.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent and six (06) years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and/or private vendor) program management experience,

or

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and eight (08) years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and/or private vendor) program management experience,

or

High School Diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and/or private vendor) program management experience.

At least three (03) years as the lead program/project manager for a single or multiple contracts and/or task order with a minimum of $5 million ceiling value.

At least three (03) years as the lead program/project manager for Foreign Assistance programs for the Department of State (DoS) and/or United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with an individual or multiple contract or task order award with a minimum of $1 million obligated value.

At least eight (08) years of progressive leadership experience in managing complex projects and/or programs, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and reviews program deliverables.

Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the capability to respond cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course corrections.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel Advanced and SharePoint). Provision of Certifications in MS Office through industry recognized provider is required. Resume must reflect example showing advanced skills, e.g., presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA .

Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English , when such is not the , including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Provision of Certification in English through industry recognized provider (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign (TOEFL), International English Testing System (IELTS), etc.) is required.

Active Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience living and working overseas.

CAPM or PMP certificate