Hybrid Alternate Contractor Program Manager – CPM

at Makwa Global, LLC

• Job title: Alternate Contractor Program Manager – CPM
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Arlington, United States

About the role

• Alternate Contractor Program Manager managing federal contract operations in Arlington, VA. Ensuring uninterrupted program execution and leadership continuity during CPM absences with strong education and training support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the acting Program Manager in the absence of the CPM, with full authority to act for the Contractor on all daily contract matters.
• Interface directly with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Alternate COR (ACOR), and Government Technical Monitors (GTMs) to maintain uninterrupted execution of BPA Orders.
• Ensure seamless transition of responsibilities during CPM absences, leave, or surge periods.
• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of SPAS courses across in-person, virtual, and blended delivery modalities.
• Assist in managing instructor assignments, course schedules, and coordination with SPAS Course Chairs/Coordinators.
• Monitor task execution to ensure services are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with BPA requirements.
• Support recruitment, vetting, onboarding, and management of Course Instructors and guest speakers.
• Participate in instructor evaluations, classroom observations, and performance reviews.
• Ensure primary and backup instructor coverage is maintained to prevent course disruptions.
• Assist in monitoring performance indicators, identifying deficiencies, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain situational awareness of course budgets, schedules, and performance risks.

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 supporting education, training, or adult learning programs.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with multiple Government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and operate effectively under time constraints.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired.
• Prior experience supporting Foreign Affairs agencies (e.g., Department of State, USAID, Intelligence Community).
• Familiarity with overseas operations, embassy environments, or cross-cultural/global workforces.

Benefits

• Support contractor personnel badging, public trust processing, and system access coordination.
• Ensure continuity of contractor availability during NFATC core hours and during high-tempo training periods.