Contractor Program Manager (CPM)

Job overview

The Contractor Program Manager (CPM) role is full-time and onsite in McLean, VA, with physical presence at NFATC at least two days per week during planning phases and up to five days per week during in-person course delivery. Compensation is not specified. The CPM supports the SPAS Subject Matter Expert Course Instructors BPA for the U.S. Department of State. The CPM provides program leadership and operational oversight to ensure instructional services, honoraria support, and course content are delivered on time and in compliance with contract requirements and Department of State policies. The role coordinates instructors and government stakeholders, monitors quality, and supports the government’s preparation of foreign affairs professionals.

What you'll do

• Serve as the government’s primary point of contact for daily BPA execution
• coordinate with COR, ACOR, and GTMs on schedules, priorities, budgets, and performance
• oversee in-person, virtual, and blended courses
• maintain instructor coverage
• recruit, vet, onboard, and manage instructors and guest speakers
• monitor instructor performance
• maintain and execute the Quality Control Plan
• track quality and corrective actions
• ensure compliance with curriculum, Section 508, and Department of State policies
• submit reports and contract deliverables
• lead coordination meetings and after-action reviews
• oversee contractor badging, investigations, system access, timekeeping, and personnel accountability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contractor program manager

cpm

full-time

mclean va

makwa global

department of state

spas

program leadership

instructor oversight

quality control

government contract

public trust

nfatc

section 508

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Public Trust is required; no security clearance is required. The posting requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years managing a federal contract or six or more years of progressively responsible management experience in a government or government-support environment.

About the employer

Makwa Global LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.