Deputy Program Manager: Lead Government Contract Ops

Cherokee Federal

Lee's Summit (MO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (up to 6%)
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Disability coverage (short/long-term)
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FSA/HSA options

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead contract operations across NBC facilities on-site. The Deputy PM will assume Program Manager duties in their absence and ensure compliance with contractual and performance requirements while coordinating with USCIS and government stakeholders.

The role requires active Secret clearance, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to respond to emergencies and changing priorities.

Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of comprehensive business or operations experience, or a bachelor's degree in program management, business or public administration, technical management, information systems, finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • Active Secret security clearance and the ability to satisfy USCIS suitability and badging requirements.
  • Experience coordinating activities and resources, preparing complex analytical products, and communicating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day contract operations across NBC facilities and ensure execution of contractual and performance requirements.
  • Assume the Program Manager's duties and decision authority when the PM is absent.
  • Plan and manage project activities and resources to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Set performance standards, assign tasks, and monitor staff performance and training needs.
  • Develop analyses, cost estimates, and reports for management decision-making.
  • Coordinate with Government and contractor representatives and present oral briefings to USCIS management.

Skills

Leadership
Program management
Government contracts
Security clearance
Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM / business / public administration

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead contract operations across NBC facilities on-site. The Deputy PM will assume Program Manager duties in their absence and ensure compliance with contractual and performance requirements while coordinating with USCIS and government stakeholders.

The role requires active Secret clearance, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to respond to emergencies and changing priorities.

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