
Contractor Program Manager
Makwa Global, LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the single point of contact for the Government on all matters related to daily BPA execution.
- Interface routinely with the COR, ACOR, and GTMs to ensure alignment on schedules, priorities, budgets, and performance expectations.
- Maintain instructor coverage, including primary and backup instructors, to ensure continuity of training delivery.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and oversee its execution.
- Conduct continuous quality monitoring, trend analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Submit required monthly activity reports, annual status reports, and other contract deliverables.
- Oversee contractor compliance with badging, public trust investigations, system access, and facility access requirements.
- Ensure proper timekeeping, personnel accountability, and adherence to Government directives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum five (5) years managing a federal contract or six (6) + years of progressively responsible management experience within a government or government-support environment.
- Demonstrated experience in education, training, or adult learning environments.
- Proven leadership ability coordinating with multiple Government stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and operate under time constraints.
- Highly Desired Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Prior experience supporting Foreign Affairs agencies (e.g., Department of State, USAID, Intelligence Community).
- Knowledge of embassy operations, overseas environments, and cross-cultural or global workforce management.
Benefits
- Public Trust required (Government-sponsored)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
quality control plantrend analysiscorrective action trackingtimekeepingpersonnel accountability
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsmultitaskingprioritization
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)