Contract Program Manager

Cherokee Federal; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-site defense logistics and Navy shipboard engineering program focused on CBD, PPE, and IPE readiness. You will oversee 160+ personnel across 16 Navy-supported sites and collaborate with NAVSEA/NSWC and subcontractors to ensure lifecycle sustainment and mission readiness.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 8+ years in defense logistics/program management, 5+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of defense logistics, engineering program management, shipboard systems, or DoD project management.
• Minimum of 5 years leading Navy engineering or shipboard alteration projects with 100+ personnel.
• Experience directing CBD, Damage Control, life-support or related Navy systems.
• Experience with WMS/Inventory systems and DPAS/CMPro.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible to maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site program with 160+ personnel.
• Provide senior-level leadership for Navy engineering projects and shipboard alterations.
• Direct projects involving CBD, Damage Control, life-support or similar Navy systems.
• Manage lifecycle sustainment for IPE and PPE.
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory control, maintenance planning, training, scheduling, and QA.
• Utilize and optimize WMS and Inventory Management Systems (DPAS/CMPro).
• Conduct time-and-motion studies and drive Lean Six Sigma improvements.
• Align PWS tasks to labor categories per SCA requirements.
• Develop government contract labor environments and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage NAVSEA/NSWC leadership and subcontractors; manage program budgets and KPIs.
• Maintain program documentation and continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Navy shipboard engineering

Logistics operations

Enterprise workforce management

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DPAS

CMPro

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

This position requires an active Secret clearance to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a high-impact defense logistics, engineering, and readiness program supporting the Chemical & Biological Defense – Individual Protection Equipment (IPE) Readiness Improvement Program. This role ensures the delivery, maintenance, installation, and lifecycle sustainment of mission-critical protective and damage control systems across 16 geographically dispersed Navy-supported sites.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with deep experience in U.S. Navy shipboard engineering, alteration installations, logistics operations, and enterprise workforce management, capable of directing large, multidisciplinary teams in complex DoD environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Program Manager: [Enter$]

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Program Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site program with 160+ personnel, including supervisors, technicians, and logistics staff.
• Provide senior-level leadership for U.S. Navy engineering projects and shipboard alteration installations, including maintenance, repair, testing, product improvement, and system upgrades.
• Direct projects involving Chemical Biological Defense (CBD), Damage Control, life-support, or similar Navy systems.
• Manage full lifecycle sustainment for Individual Protection Equipment (IPE) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory control, maintenance planning, training, scheduling, and quality assurance functions.
• Utilize and optimize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Inventory Management Systems (e.g., DPAS, CMPro).
• Conduct time and motion studies and implement quality and process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Align Performance Work Statement (PWS) tasks to appropriate labor categories in accordance with Bureau of Labor and Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements.
• Manage Service Contract Labor environments, including compliance with collective bargaining agreements and federal labor regulations.
• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, KPIs, and at-risk contract items.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, NAVSEA/NSWC leadership, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, technical, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, performance metrics, and continuous improvement plans.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Senior Program Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferred).

8+ years of progressive experience in defense logistics, engineering program management, shipboard systems, or DoD project management.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading U.S. Navy engineering or shipboard alteration installation projects, including:

Direction of teams of 100+ full-time personnel

Supervision of maintenance, repair, testing, product improvement, or alteration installations

Work involving Chemical Biological Defense, Damage Control, or comparable Navy systems

Demonstrated experience with:

Warehouse Management Systems / Inventory Management Systems

DPAS, CMPro, or similar ERP/logistics platforms

Quality improvement and process optimization

Proven ability to manage federal contracts within DoD environments.

Strong leadership, workforce development, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred).

Must possess or be eligible to maintain a Secret clearance.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNGS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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• Defense Logistics Program Manager
• Readiness and Sustainment Program Manager
• Senior Project Manager – DoD Programs
• Military Logistics Operations Manager
• Naval Systems Program Manager

Keywords:

• Defense logistics
• Lifecycle sustainment::
• Lean Six Sigma
• Program leadership
• DPAS/CMPro

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