Cherokee Federal · 8 hours ago
Deputy Program Manager
Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on serving the government’s mission. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for ensuring excellent and compliant contract performance, overseeing operations, and managing contractor personnel at the assigned location.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all operations at the assigned location and ensure excellent performance that meets all requirements and standards
Responsible for Daily Reporting and with input from the Government Management staff, the DPSM assigns Contractor personnel to specific work areas to accommodate fluctuating workloads
Ensures that each Contractor employee signs an acknowledgement of the Passport Internal Controls and a Standards of Conduct within 1-day after employment and ensures Contractors adhere to internal controls, the Privacy Act, and personally identifiable information (PII) standards
Hire and manage a technically proficient and professionally capable staff throughout the life of the contract
Provide delivery of timely and performance related data to the Government to allow adequate monitoring, oversight, and performance measurement of support services
Conduct continuous improvement activities to realize improved service delivery capabilities and performance
Promote innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness
Resolve problems with minimal disruption to the activities being performed under the contract
Respond rapidly to additional operational support requests and provide the appropriate levels of qualified staff
Participate in conference calls and digital video conferences with DOS and other U.S. Government agencies
May be requested to provide formal and informal briefings to visitors or at off-site conferences
Support USG in ongoing studies and evaluations
Ensure satisfactory conformance with contract provisions and performance metrics
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Active Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
Bachelor's Degree
Six (6) years of progressive management experience in a high volume production or office environment
Three (3) years managing a team the size and scope of the Headquarter assigned
Three (3) years managing seasonal/temporary work force
Three (3) years of experience utilizing a variety of office software, specifically: MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
Ability to prepare management, business, technical, and personnel reports, reviews and documents for internal and external use
Knowledge and expertise in personnel management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced understanding of MS office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Ability to prioritize workload for large teams and possess excellent organizational skills
Ability to interpret and apply regulatory material
Capable of performing duties of any Records Support Associate
Must be bonded if performing cashier closeout functions
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
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