Senior Program Officer (ECA/A/E). New contract to replace expiring contract 19AQMM23F2261.

The Senior Program Officer role supports the planning and execution of academic exchange programs in close collaboration with regional bureaus, other Department of State offices, program agencies, binational Fulbright commissions, and diplomatic posts worldwide. This position requires a broad range of responsibilities centered on managing international educational and cultural exchanges, ensuring alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals and program objectives, and coordinating logistics, partnerships, and reporting across multiple stakeholders. The role is critical to sustaining and enhancing the impact of U.S.-sponsored academic exchanges that promote mutual understanding and global engagement. This contract is a new acquisition under the Office of Acquisitions Management within the Department of State, intended to replace the expiring contract 19AQMM23F2261. It is classified under NAICS code 561499 for other administrative and support services and is posted as a forecast with no set-aside type designated. The position is based in Washington, D.C., and the point of contact for inquiries is Mandy J. Palmer, with Tyler Sinclair serving as the Small Business Specialist. No solicitation number is available at this time, and the contract is part of the Department’s FY26 Procurement Forecast, indicating upcoming opportunities for qualified vendors to assume these program management responsibilities.