GAS - IDIQ Program Manager

IDIQ Program Manager (PM)

The Department of State's (DOS), Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Peace, and Security (AF / RPS) and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM / GPI) and Office of Security Assistance (PM / SA) supports U.S. foreign policy goals through a variety of programs and policies designed to bolster peace, security and regional stability. Global Advisory's goal is in support of partner nations' ability to improve their security institutions and associated operational capabilities. BlueForce, Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced IDIQ Program Manager (PM) to lead the execution of Global Advisory IDIQ. PM will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the contract, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, addressing any discrepancies and serving as the primary point of contact to the Government. This position is remote and may require domestic (DC area) and international travel to Sub-Saharan Africa and Balkans geographic region. An OCONUS PM will also be needed at the task order level. This position is subject to contract award.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all project budgets, personnel, and activities meet Department of State (DoS) standards and are in accordance with the Global Advisory IDIQ and task order performance work statements requirements.
• Provide the DoS any requested program or contract information and communicate regularly with the DoS Program Office to discuss any anticipated challenges or concerns.
• Conduct assessments and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations to identify critical needs of the programs.
• Collect, track and maintain all information for programs awarded to the contractor.
• Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance the overall monitoring and evaluation of projects, travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments, monitor and review programs, and meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their objectives and that project personnel are performing up to DoS standards.
• Provide updates leveraging best practices and initiatives to strengthening security sector assistance.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may apply once contract is awarded.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications