Professional Support SVCs: Senior Program Officer (ECA/A/E). New contract to replace expiring contract 19AQMM23F2391.

The position is for a Senior Program Officer within the Office of Academic Exchanges under the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, responsible for managing and analyzing budgetary and grant-related matters for international academic exchange programs. Key responsibilities include reviewing proposed initiatives, providing expert advice, and recommending operational actions to ensure effective use of resources while maintaining alignment with U.S. diplomatic and educational objectives. The incumbent must stay current with global academic exchange developments across all countries in their region, ensuring program integrity and strategic responsiveness to evolving international priorities. This role supports the Department of State’s mission through professional services contracted under NAICS code 561499 and replaces the prior agreement numbered 19AQMM23F2391. The work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and the point of contact for inquiries is Mandy J. Palmer, with Tyler Sinclair designated as the Small Business Specialist. The contract was posted as a forecast entry with no solicitation number yet assigned, indicating it is a planning notice for FY26 procurement activity rather than an active solicitation. The posting is accessible via the Department of State’s official procurement forecast document.