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Cherokee Federal · 1 day ago

Program Manager

Nome, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on serving the government’s mission with compassion. They are seeking a Project Manager to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in disaster response operations by providing oversight and temporary support facilities.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a Project Management lead and primary point of contact for the CO and COR

Provide contract oversight to ensure efficient and timely FEMA temporary facilities support and execution

Manage appropriate measures to mitigate adverse impact to the contract and subsequently to FEMA

Oversee the delivery of subcontractor services

Develop and present CO and COR level briefing products and presentations

Remain fully qualified in and current with all specified and required training

Create and submit all deliverables in accordance with contract

Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access)

Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders

This position may be required to spend 25% of time supporting other critical functions to include recruiting, training, credentialing, logistics, and asset management

Provide daily coordination with the team, subcontractors, CO, and COR/Technical Representative(s)

Manage all training efforts required

Primary point of contact with CNFC management team

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

PMP / PMI-ACP certificationHumanitarian experienceProject ManagementCase management softwareFederal disaster programsMicrosoft Office proficiencyContinuous improvementCommunication skillsCalm under pressure

Required

A bachelor's degree is required; in a related field is preferred

A minimum of six (6) years of professional experience or a master's degree and a minimum of four (4) years professional experience as a project manager

Humanitarian or human services experience supporting FEMA, Federal HHS or USAID

Experience with OCONUS and CONUS management supporting humanitarian efforts

Relevant experience must be in program management and project management

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written means

Ability to present a positive demeanor to individuals, their families, staff, supportive services personnel, and the general public

Ability to remain calm in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies

Knowledge of Federal, state, tribal and territorial disaster assistance programs, housing & utility assistance and disability benefits

Knowledge of the National Response Framework, Emergency Support Function 6

Ability to incorporate continuous improvement model for program quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) to ensure superior program performance

Proficient in utilizing Outlook, Word and Excel; PowerPoint, Access, Visio

The ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a federal background check is mandatory

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Preferred

A bachelor's degree is preferred

PMP / PMI-ACP certification preferred

Experience in leading case management software system changes is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

And other possible benefits as provided

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