Contract Program Manager

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team - a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com. 

SUMMARY

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to manage a sizable Department of State project.  The project encompasses a varied landscapes of LCATS from administrative, logistics, security, and policy support. The CNSP PM must be able to manage financials, personnel, and consistently work with the client to ensure the continued success of this project. 

***This position requires an active Top Secret level clearance to be considered. ***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Manages and performs direct contract financial functions including budgeting, purchasing, travel, payment approval, invoicing and receivable controls.
• Takes a leadership role in implementing the Sector's vision and ensures adherence to policies and procedures. 
• Monitor labor, material, and sub-contract costs and budgets. 
• Work onsite a minimum of 3-time per week for the purposes of working with client and project workforce 
• Delivers each CDRL / Deliverable on time and within budget.
• Maintains/updates project charters, plans, project timelines, standard operating procedures (SOP), service level agreements and project schedules.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Leads PMO, multiple team leads and project teams in multiple locations and has authority over hiring/firing/performance decisions. Providing leadership for employee through effective communication, coaching, training, establishing goals and developing employees and leaders. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field with ten (10) years of experience implementing and managing federal contracts and project management is required. Recent experience working in Federal contracting required. PMP certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Ability to manage and develop high performing teams.
• Ability to implement and execute team's vision and goals. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment to successful completions. 
• Knowledge and understanding of current organizational practices and programs.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities. 
• Proficiency in software programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have Top Secret security clearance
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting. Travel will be required, including overnight trips. 

• Ability to effectively collaborate and work with supporting functions, peer directors and other delivery organizations.
• Ability to understand the importance of how each process fits into the overall business.
• US Citizenship with the ability to successfully pass drug screening and a federal background check.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $150k - $190k annually

CNSP offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and more.  Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios - ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions.  Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

Compliance

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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