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Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. · 4 days ago

Program Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Chickasaw Nation Industries is a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in various lines of business for federal and commercial enterprises. The Program Manager is responsible for implementing and managing all program directives related to contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance with requirements and successful project implementation.

Business DevelopmentCommercialConsultingCustomer ServiceProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Responsible for running multiple projects within a given customer base

Serves as a focal point and provides program management guidance and expert support for the contract

Responsible for overall assignment of work, management of personnel, financial budgets, as well as all operations and technical aspects for the successful completion of the contract/program requirements

Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements

Serves as primary point-of-contact with government contract staff for reporting project status

Ensures timely response for all communications and deliverables

Possesses and exercises general knowledge of all technical and management areas of the contract

Acts as a technical advisor and implements processes and procedures for effective program management

Ensures responsiveness and negotiates submitted proposals with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Provides expert consulting on strategic planning, project management methodologies, and the creation of high-level briefing materials

Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all contract-related projects and support activities including those of subcontractors

Ensures program goals and objectives are set and that all related program responsibilities/projects are assigned, completed on-time and within budget

Monitors progress and resolves any identified issues affecting successful project/program completion

Demonstrates knowledge of contract analysis, contract compliance, document processing, quality control, database management and records management

Oversees the development of work breakdown structures, charts, tables, graphs, major milestone calendars and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems and making recommendations

Makes certain that results are documented

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities

Develops program management competencies through training and coaching

Provides guidance to Project Managers

Acts as an advisor to program areas regarding projects, deliveries and operations

Receives executive level guidance on improving the performance of business

Demonstrated ability to develop and apply comprehensive solutions to client requirements/issues and to work with a wide range of government departments having diverse business needs, interests, expectations and requirements

Ability to implement effectively 'best-in-class' concepts/principles within the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting and operations for successful achievement of project goals and objectives

Plans and oversees projects through the use of project management software tools and methodologies

Qualification

Project Management ProfessionalDOE experienceProgram managementBudget managementContract complianceTechnical advisingSupervisory skillsPlanning skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property as needed

Ten (10) years of experience leading, managing, and administering program efforts, as well as serving as the primary interface and point of contact with client managers and representatives on technical and program issues

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or other related scientific or technical discipline