DoD Program Manager — Secret Clearance Required

Cherokee Federal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Program Manager to lead contract performance for DoD and federal customers, directing integrated program management, financial, logistics, and IT support. The role requires a SECRET clearance and U.S.

citizen or permanent resident status, with oversight across schedules, budgets, resources, and compliance. The position emphasizes strategic direction, customer engagement, and secure handling of sensitive information, with responsibilities spanning planning,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business-related field or equivalent.
• 15 years combined DoD/federal experience with program management in multiple domains.
• At least 15 years supporting DoD or federal agencies across financial management, program management, IT, material management, or logistics.
• Five years of program or project management experience.
• Current PMP or DAWIA Level III certification; or equivalent.
• DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I certification.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Active Secret security clearance on first day of performance.
• Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, contracting officer, CO’s representative, and program team.
• Lead all aspects of program and project management, including planning, execution, performance monitoring, risk management, issue resolution, and closeout activities.
• Develop and manage program plans, integrated schedules, staffing plans, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and performance measures.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams supporting financial management, program management, IT, material management, logistics, and related mission requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of all required products and services.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and elevate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage program resources and coordinate personnel assignments to meet mission priorities and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, presentations, and other required documentation for government and internal leadership.
• Support financial planning, cost control, resource allocation, and budget execution activities, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, federal, customer, contract, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with government stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal functional leaders.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite applications to develop reports, analyze data, manage schedules, and prepare customer-ready correspondence and briefings.
• Protect classified, sensitive, and controlled information in accordance with security requirements.

Skills

PMP certification

DAWIA Level III

DoD/federal experience

Secret clearance

MS Office

Program management experience

Education

Master’s degree in business-related field

Bachelor’s degree + 15 years DoD experience

DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Program Manager to lead contract performance for DoD and federal customers, directing integrated program management, financial, logistics, and IT support. The role requires a SECRET clearance and U.S.

citizen or permanent resident status, with oversight across schedules, budgets, resources, and compliance. The position emphasizes strategic direction, customer engagement, and secure handling of sensitive information, with responsibilities spanning planning,