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Description 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 * Master's degree or equivalent and six (06) years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and/or private vendor) program management experience, or * Bachelor's degree or equivalent and eight (08) years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and/or private vendor) program management experience, or * High School Diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and/or private vendor) program management experience. * At least three (03) years as the lead program/project manager for a single or multiple contracts and/or task order with a minimum of $5 million ceiling value. * At least three (03) years as the lead program/project manager for Foreign Assistance programs for the Department of State (DoS) and/or United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with an individual or multiple contract or task order award with a minimum of $1 million obligated value. * At least eight (08) years of progressive leadership experience in managing complex projects and/or programs, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, and problem-solving skills. * Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and reviews program deliverables. * Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. * Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the capability to respond cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course corrections. * Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel Advanced and SharePoint). Provision of Certifications in MS Office through industry recognized provider is required. Resume must reflect example showing advanced skills, e.g., presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA language. * Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English language, when such is not the native language, including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Provision of Certification in English language through industry recognized provider (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), etc.) is required. * Active Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications * Demonstrated experience living and working overseas. * CAPM or PMP certificate