Program Manager - International Affairs (5794)

Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), available by phone Monday Friday, 8:30 AM5:00 PM EST, with the ability to respond to technical issues within 4 hours Oversee all contractor personnel and subcontractors performing work under this contract, ensuring continuity of support and maintenance of required staffing levels at all times Deliver monthly status reports to the CO and COR by the 15th of each month, including financial status, schedule performance, staffing, risk registry updates, and cost variance analysis Develop, maintain, and update the Project Management Plan (PMP), including work breakdown structure, risk management approach, and quality assurance controls Chair and participate in monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and the post-award kickoff conference Develop and maintain a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), ensuring it is operational within 24 hours of any emergency activation Manage procurement, transportation, and storage of materials purchased under the contract Notify the CO no less than 15 business days in advance of any changes to key personnel, providing written justification and proposed substitute qualifications Ensure all contractor employees maintain required professional certifications, security clearances, and training requirements, including annual IT security awareness and privacy training Oversee contractor compliance with DHS security policies, records management obligations, and sensitive information handling requirements Develop and monitor a transition-out plan if/when contract responsibilities are transferred, supporting up to a 90-day transition period Manage surge support efforts as directed by the Government, ensuring work is performed within authorized funding ceilings

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree minimum At least 8 years of relevant experience Demonstrated ability to lead high-visibility or mission-critical programs independently Experience managing and overseeing multidisciplinary teams Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearanceU.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance Prior experience supporting DHS, CISA, or other federal agency programs Familiarity with international affairs, cybersecurity policy, or critical infrastructure programs Experience with federal contract management, including FAR compliance and cost/schedule reportingPMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent Experience managing subcontractors in a federal contracting environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Share Point-based platforms Prior experience developing or maintaining Business Continuity Plans in a government context Position is located in Arlington, VA.