Sr. Federal Program Manager- PMP / ISO Quality Management

Aalis Management Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting is a Washington, DC-based firm that specializes in federal program support, including Acquisition & Procurement, IT Financial Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain. This Senior Program Manager role focuses on overseeing complex programs for a federal agency, requiring PMP certification and ISO 9001 expertise.

The candidate will lead contractor personnel, manage budgets and schedules, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with government

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' direct experience as a Program Manager.
• Active PMP certification.
• Experience implementing or maintaining Quality Management Systems aligned with ISO 9001.
• Experience overseeing federal program operations, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Must be able to work onsite as required.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program operations, overseeing contractor personnel, project activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage requirements from planning through monitoring, quality review, and completion.
• Implement and maintain QMS processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop program management plans, performance metrics, quality controls, and procedures.
• Identify risks, mitigate, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Government leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, resource allocation, and schedules.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and risk assessments.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree or 12 years experience

PMP certification

ISO 9001 knowledge/experience

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title:Sr. Federal Program Manager- PMP / ISO Quality Management
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, D.C. (May require travel to these locations: Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Portsmouth, NH (two locations); Philadelphia, PA; and Arlington, VA)
Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 6
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking experienced Senior Program Managers to oversee federal program operations, contractor personnel, and service delivery. The ideal candidates will have extensive program management experience, an active PMP certification, and demonstrated expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards.

This position requires a results-driven leader capable of managing complex programs, controlling budgets and schedules, mitigating risks, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to ensure successful contract performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program operations, overseeing contractor personnel, project activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage program requirements from planning and execution through monitoring, quality review, and completion.
• Implement and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop program management plans, performance metrics, quality controls, and operational procedures.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to maintain performance standards.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, assign responsibilities, monitor productivity, and resolve performance issues.
• Ensure contract deliverables meet Government requirements, established timelines, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with Government leadership, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate program progress and address operational challenges.
• Monitor budgets, resource allocation, staffing requirements, and program schedules.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and increased operational efficiency.
• Prepare executive briefings, program status reports, risk assessments, and performance updates.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across program teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of direct experience serving as a Program Manager.
• Master's degree in a related field OR 12 years of qualifying experience, consistent with contract requirements.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing, managing, or maintaining Quality Management Systems aligned with ISO 9001.
• Experience overseeing federal program operations, contractor personnel, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Strong background in risk management, quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with senior Government stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Program Manager experience supporting federal government agencies.
• Experience managing large or complex federal service contracts.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, or related quality management certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience developing corrective action plans, quality metrics, and process improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams and improving program performance.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.