Program Manager

The ASTA Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The ASTA Group, LLC in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead on-site delivery of training, curriculum development, and technology-based instruction support, standing up the Program Management Office and serving as the single point of accountability to the Government.

You will coordinate with COR/ACOR and leadership, align instructors and staff, ensure service-level performance, and drive end-to-end program success in a security-sensitive, DoD/federal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a project/program manager, including at least 3 years supervising employees.
• Demonstrated experience leading people and managing large, cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience developing strategies to mitigate issues and risks.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior Government leadership.
• Availability for full-time, on-site performance during core business hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site Program Management Office, providing oversight of performance, personnel, administration, scheduling, deliverables, resources, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the COR/ACOR and Government leadership, communicating issues promptly and driving timely resolution of concerns, complaints, and grievances.
• Manage and support the instructor and support-staff team, ensuring positions stay filled and personnel meet all qualifications, certifications, and clearance requirements.
• Ensure services consistently meet service-level agreements, acceptable quality levels, and customer expectations.
• Prepare and deliver program deliverables and recurring reports (e.g., staffing/fill-rate, status, and management reports) and participate in periodic program and financial reviews.
• Plan and execute contract phase-in and phase-out activities to ensure continuity of services without disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Team supervision

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or PMP certification

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Contract management systems

Job description

The ASTA Group, LLC (ASTA) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead on-site delivery of training, curriculum development, and technology-based instruction support. In this role, you will stand up and run the on-site Program Management Office, serving as the single point of accountability to the Government for performance, staffing, schedule, deliverables, and quality. You'll be the day-to-day face of the program to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and academy leadership, keeping a cadre of instructors and support staff aligned, mission-ready, and performing to service-level expectations in a fast-paced, security-sensitive environment supporting a critical national communications mission. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives on owning a program end-to-end and building strong, trusted customer relationships.

You Will

• Lead the on-site Program Management Office, providing oversight of performance, personnel, administration, scheduling, deliverables, resources, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the COR/ACOR and Government leadership, communicating issues promptly and driving timely resolution of concerns, complaints, and grievances.
• Manage and support the instructor and support-staff team, ensuring positions stay filled and personnel meet all qualifications, certifications, and clearance requirements.
• Ensure services consistently meet service-level agreements, acceptable quality levels, and customer expectations.
• Prepare and deliver program deliverables and recurring reports (e.g., staffing/fill-rate, status, and management reports) and participate in periodic program and financial reviews.
• Plan and execute contract phase-in and phase-out activities to ensure continuity of services without disruption.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a project/program manager, including at least 3 years supervising employees.
• Demonstrated experience leading people and managing large, cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience developing strategies to mitigate issues and risks.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior Government leadership.
• Availability for full-time, on-site performance during core business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree, or PMP / other recognized project management certification.
• Prior experience managing a training, education, or curriculum-development services contract, ideally in a DoD or federal environment.
• Experience managing accredited training programs or supporting institutional accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, instructional delivery, and technology-based/e-learning programs.
• Prior experience supporting high-security missions.
• Experience serving as a contractor liaison to a COR or Government program office and leading contract phase-in/phase-out transitions.