Program Manager

Chickasaw Nation Industries; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development

Legal Aid

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries seeks a Program Manager to provide integrated cybersecurity and systems lifecycle engineering support for DoD/FM systems. The role emphasizes RMF/A&A, vulnerability management, and compliance engineering, with responsibility for program planning, execution, and governance across multiple task areas.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 10 years of PM experience, plus preference for a Master's and Government contracting background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and ten years of relevant project management experience or equivalent combination of education/experience. Masters preferred.
• Two to five years (2-5) years of program management experience preferred.
• Ten (10) years of government contracting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management and integrated technical oversight across all task areas.
• Engineering program planning and execution.
• IMS management.
• Risk identification, technical mitigation planning, and lifecycle tracking.
• Systems engineering technical reviews (e.g., configuration reviews, readiness reviews).
• Engineering change management coordination.
• Interface management with SAF/FM, AFIMSC, and AFFSO stakeholders.
• Performance metric development aligned to QASP objectives.
• Resource planning and workload balancing.
• Technical documentation governance and version control.

Skills

PM Leadership

Risk Management

Systems Engineering

IMS Management

Technical Documentation

Interface Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*The Program Manager shall provide integrated cybersecurity and systems lifecycle engineering support. The scope of work focuses on providing cybersecurity support for all DAF FM systems, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) support, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), vulnerability management, and compliance engineering. The scope also encompasses the full range of infrastructure engineering, database administration, and system sustainment for the FMWorkFlow (FMWF) system, and the sustainment of the CyberArk environment.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSThe ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level.Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential D uties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.The Program Manager shall provide overall program management and integrated technical oversight across all task areas.Responsibilities include:Engineering program planning and executionIntegrated master schedule (IMS) managementRisk identification, technical mitigation planning, and lifecycle trackingSystems engineering technical reviews (e.g., configuration reviews, readiness reviews)Engineering change management coordinationInterface management with SAF/FM, AFIMSC, and AFFSO stakeholdersPerformance metric development aligned to QASP objectivesResource planning and workload balancingTechnical documentation governance and version controlThe Program Manager will serve as the accountable integrator for technical performance, ensuring that all assigned sustainment, development, and cybersecurity engineering activities are synchronized and technically validated.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree required and ten 10 years of relevant project management experience or equivalent combination of education/experience. Mas ters preferred.Two to five years ( 2-5 ) years of program management experience preferred.Ten (10) years of government contracting experience preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWork is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.E OE including D isability/ V etCNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO)Training and Development OpportunitiesYour application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).#INDCNI