Program Manager - Department of State

Program Manager - DOS
100% On-site (Arlington)
Active Top Secret
PMP & Sec+ CE required

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a qualified Program Manager for a potential opportunity with the Department of State. The Program Manager (PM) will oversee all activities conducted under the contract, acting as the primary liaison to the client while supervising and managing all NIS staff involved.

The PM will serve as the sole point of contact for the government Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), taking charge of program and schedule management. Additionally, the PM will fulfill the role of Transition Manager during both thetransition-in and transition-out phases. Availability during standard business hours is expected.

Candidates must have a minimum of seven (7) years of proven experience in managing programs and projects, along with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in good standing.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver on-time, in-budget projects - Execute projects within the intended scope, timeframe, and funds.
• Communicate with clients - Drive contact with clients throughout the project lifecycle to understand/set expectations, establish timelines and grow the relationship.
• Manage resources - Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to identify and allocate the necessary resources for each project.
• Develop project plans - Create detailed plans for each project to outline execution strategy including objectives, schedule, and cost.
• Track and communicate progress - Measure performance for presentation to clients and internal leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 7 years of experience in project management
• PMP Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Advanced skillset in time management and task prioritization
• Passion for managing teams and driving results
• Ability to multitask and identify opportunities for process improvement

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.