Makwa Global LLC - Contractor Program Manager (CPM)

The Contractor Program Manager (CPM) serves as the primary management and operational interface between the Contractor and the U.S.

of State for the SPAS Subject Matter Expert (SME) Course Instructors BPA.

The CPM is responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant delivery of instructional services, honoraria support, and course content development in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), BPA Orders, and Department of State policies.

The CPM provides day-to-day program leadership, oversees contractor personnel and subcontracted instructors, manages quality control and reporting, and maintains continuous coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Alternate COR (ACOR), and Government Technical Monitors (GTMs).

The CPM is mission-critical to SPAS.

This role directly influences instructional quality, student experience, and the Government’s ability to prepare U.S. foreign affairs professionals to advance national interests worldwide.

The CPM is not administrative overhead—this is an execution and leadership role with direct visibility and impact

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Government on all matters related to daily BPA execution.
• Interface routinely with the COR, ACOR, and GTMs to ensure alignment on schedules, priorities, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Exercise full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor for day-to-day contract operations during NFATC core hours.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee delivery of in-person, virtual, and blended learning courses across SPAS divisions.