Program Manager, Program, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)/ Analytical and Enterprise Support Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (PATAE IDIQ), Courthouse, Virginia

The Opportunity:Tetra Tech is adding a Program Manager to our Tetra Tech team based in Courthouse, Virginia. Why Tetra Tech:At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.Your Impact:Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.Position Summary:The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Program, Analytical, Technical, and Enterprise (PATAE) contract seeks to support program management, monitoring & evaluation, policy and international affairs, strategic communications, and analytics/R&D, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy‑compliant deliverables. Core capabilities include strategic planning and integration, program design and management, performance improvement, data and resource management, quality control/assurance, and subject-matter expertise in security cooperation operations. The anticipated period of performance is five (5) years with an optional 6-month extension of services.The Program Manage leads and directs complex contract support across systems engineering, test and evaluation, information management & technology operations, and advanced technology portfolios. Drawing on deep technical, managerial, and DoD program experience, this role provides strategic direction, resolves high‑impact technical and resource challenges, and implements plans for major defense initiatives. The Program Manager is accountable for overall contract performance—ensuring integrated program execution, compliance with standards and best practices, effective allocation of sizeable staff and resources, and delivery of mission‑critical outcomes. Levels I-V exist for the Program Manager and candidates will be considered for each level based on their experience and qualifications.Essential Job Functions:· Lead overall contract performance, ensuring all task orders meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.· Provide strategic direction and technical leadership across systems engineering, test & evaluation, information management & technology operations, and advanced technology efforts.· Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities across multiple tasks and locations.· Manage staffing and workforce allocation (on‑site and off‑site), including surge staffing, clearances, and subcontractor oversight to meet task requirements.· Serve as the senior client interface at the COR and other DSCA leadership levels; maintain strong client relationships and manage task‑level communications.· Review and validate technical products and deliverables for accuracy, policy compliance, and adherence to standards and best practices prior to Government submission.· Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance oversight to project managers and technical leads; ensure personnel development and mission readiness.Required Qualifications:· Bachelor’s degree in international relations, business administration, engineering or a related field.· Minimum of ten years of managerial, technical, and business knowledge, and experience relating to DoD and major systems or programs.· Proficient in standards, principles, practices, and processes related to complex weapon systems.· Proven ability to lead and provide direct input in solving complex issues involving staff and resources of sizable magnitude.· Highly developed analytical and strategic planning skills to address issues and implement plans for major operational defense programs.· Proficiency with common government collaboration and document repositories (e.g., SharePoint) and experience maintaining program documentation and records for audits and surveillance· Active or eligible to obtain required security clearance as specified by task orders.· Demonstrated ability to serve as primary contractor interface with Government CORs and senior stakeholders; excellent written and oral communications for briefings, decision papers, and status reports.Preferred Qualifications:· Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or similar certificate.· Master’s Degree in a relevant field.Physical Requirements:· Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.Work Environment / Environmental Factors:· This position has no work or environmental factors outside of a standard office environment. Additional Information· Please note this is proposal position conditional upon Tetra Tech being successfully awarded the IDIQ and subsequent task orders. Life at Tetra Tech:The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:· Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.· Merit-based financial rewards.· Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.· Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.· Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. About Tetra Tech:Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.We invite applications from all interested parties.Explore our open positions at Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareersX (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs· U.S. Teams and Clients· Infrastructure (International Development) Additional InformationOrganization: 216 MSI