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Cherokee Federal · 4 hours ago

Program Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on serving the government’s mission. The Program Manager will provide leadership and oversight for large-scale program support services contracts, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 PSM assigns Contractor personnel to specific work areas in order 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 timely deliverables and performance related data to the Government in order 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

Project Management Professional (PMP)Program managementPublic safety communicationsMulti-state coordinationOffice software proficiencyAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Active Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent

Eight (8) years of progressive management experience in a production or office environment

Four (4) years managing a team the size and scope of the Headquarter personnel assigned

Four (4) years managing seasonal/temporary workforce

Four (4) years of experience utilizing a variety of office software, specifically: MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale program services contracts

Relevant knowledge and experience managing multi-state or national public safety communications programs or projects

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in program and project management tools

Ability to manage complex programs across multiple stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

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.

Founded in 1969

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

5001-10000 employees