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Alternate Program Manager

SOSi · Reston, VA, us

Secret clearance required

Posted 2026-08-28 · Verified live 2026-11-03

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About this role

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

SOSi is seeking an experienced Alternate Program Manager to help lead our Air Force Contract Augmentation (AFCAP) VI Program worldwide. AFCAP serves as a responsive, global force multiplier for commanders and Government agencies, supporting contingencies both within the contiguous United States and outside the contiguous United States. AFCAP delivers rapid solutions in design/construction, service contracts, and logistics/commodities. 

Working closely with the Program Manager, the Alternate Program Manager will play a key role in ensuring task orders are executed efficiently, contractual requirements are met, and customers receive high-quality mission support.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Support the Program Manager in the planning, execution, and oversight of multiple government task orders.
  • Serve as a key management representative and assume program leadership responsibilities in the Program Manager's absence.
  • Coordinate task-order activities involving Engineering, Construction, Services, and/or Commodities.
  • Support the management of multiple task orders valued at more than $400K.
  • Apply knowledge of government appropriations, funding, and acquisition processes to support effective program execution.
  • Monitor program performance, schedules, staffing, deliverables, and customer requirements.
  • Assist with program financial tracking, resource planning, and performance reporting.
  • Identify program risks, issues, and potential schedule impacts and assist with developing mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate with government customers, internal functional teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Prepare program status reports, briefings, meeting materials, and customer deliverables.
  • Provide timely updates to the Program Manager regarding program performance, emerging issues, and operational requirements.
  • Assist with ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, security, quality, and operational requirements.
  • Support contract transitions, modifications, proposals, and other program activities as required.
  • Foster positive customer relationships and contribute to continuous improvement and mission success.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • Two (2) years of program management experience within the last seven (7) years.
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
    • Government appropriations.
    • Engineering, Construction, Services, and/or Commodities.
    • Government acquisitions.
  • Experience managing multiple task orders with a magnitude greater than $400K.
  • Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with customers, team members, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A bachlor's degree in a related field, or PMP certification is preferred.

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