Program Manager

Allegheny Science & Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) seeks a Program Manager to lead a Department of State staffing contract and related task orders, acting as the primary Government contact for performance, execution and compliance. The role is hybrid and requires commuting to Washington, DC area.

The PM will coordinate planning, resources, finances, and risk management, ensure qualified personnel are recruited, onboarded and retained, and maintain ongoing government communications. Citizens from the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must meet the education/experience combinations listed in the posting.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management and oversight for the DoS staffing contract and task orders.
• Serve as the primary Government point of contact for contract performance, execution and compliance.
• Direct contract-level planning, resource allocation, financial management, risk management, quality assurance and subcontractor coordination.
• Recruit, vet, onboard and retain qualified personnel in accordance with task order requirements and timelines.
• Maintain accountability for contract performance and drive continuous improvement for staffing across the Department.

Skills

Federal program management

DoS contract management

Education

High School Diploma

Associates’ Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Job description

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to provides overall leadership, management, and oversight for a Department of State (DoS) staffing contract and associated task orders, serving as the primary point of contact with the Government for contract performance, execution, and compliance.

This is a hybrid position, and candidates must be located within commutable distance to Washington, D.C.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The PM is responsible for ensuring all contractual requirements, performance standards, staffing commitments, deliverables, and reporting obligations are consistently met.

• The PM directs contract-level planning, resource allocation, financial management, risk management, quality assurance, and subcontractor coordination while maintaining continuous communication with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other designated Government stakeholders.

• The PM directs contract-level planning, resource allocation, financial management, risk management, quality assurance, and subcontractor coordination while maintaining continuous communication with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other designated Government stakeholders.

• Working closely with the Deputy PM, the PM ensures that qualified personnel are recruited, vetted, onboarded, and retained in accordance with task order requirements and established performance timelines.

• The PM maintains accountability for contract performance, proactively identifies and resolves performance risks, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to ensure responsive, cost-effective, and mission-aligned staffing support across the Department.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP certification is desired.

• Experience managing Task Order based IDIQ/BPA Contracts.

Multiple factors contribute to determining final compensation, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, and contract-specific labor categories. AST is committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value each candidate brings to the team.

The anticipated pay range for this full-time position is $145,000 - $175,000.