Professional Support SVCs: Senior Program Officer (ECA/A/E). New contract to replace expiring contract 19AQMM23F2392.

The position requires a Senior Program Officer to provide expert professional support within the Office of Academic Exchanges under the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, focusing on the management and analysis of budgetary and grant-related activities for international academic exchange programs. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing proposals, offering strategic advice, and recommending actions to ensure effective allocation and oversight of resources, while maintaining deep awareness of ongoing academic exchange initiatives across assigned countries. This role demands a high level of analytical skill, policy knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to advance U.S. educational diplomacy objectives. The contract, designated as a professional support service under NAICS code 561499, replaces the previously expiring contract 19AQMM23F2392 and is part of the Department of State’s broader procurement forecast for fiscal year 2026. Performance will be based at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., with no specified geographic set-aside. Mandy J. Palmer serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, and the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors without a designated small business set-aside. The solicitation remains unfilled as of the posted date, indicating it is a forecasted requirement intended to guide potential vendors in preparing for future bidding cycles.