Program Manager

About this role

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.