Program Manager

775 Chickasaw Strategic Pointe, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays observed

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) seeks a Program Manager to implement, manage and control all program directives across the contract lifecycle, coordinating stakeholders including subcontractors and internal/external teams.

You will work with senior management to set priorities and operate the program within policies and budget constraints, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and compliance with all contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Eight (8) years of project/program management experience preferred.
• Eight (8) years of government contracting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects within a given customer base and serve as focal point for program management guidance and expert support for the contract.
• Oversee assignment of work, personnel management, financial budgets, and all operations and technical aspects for successful contract/program completion.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and act as primary point-of-contact with government contract staff for reporting project status.
• Provide timely communications and deliverables, exercise knowledge of technical/management areas of the contract, and implement processes and procedures for effective program management.
• Negotiate and respond to proposals with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR); provide expert consulting on strategic planning and project management methodologies.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract-related projects and support activities, including those of subcontractors.
• Set program goals and ensure related responsibilities/projects are assigned, completed on-time and within budget; monitor progress and resolve issues affecting successful completion.
• Develop work breakdown structures, charts, tables, graphs, milestone calendars, and diagrams to analyze problems and support recommendations.
• Document results and provide guidance to Project Managers; support program areas regarding projects, deliveries, and operations.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Government contracting experience

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Program Manager implements, manages and controls all program directives related to the entire lifecycle of the contract, coordinating the efforts of stakeholders including subcontractors and internal/external teams. Responsible for successful project implementation and timely accomplishment of specified requirements. Works with senior management to establish program priorities and operates the program within established policies/procedures and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects within a given customer base and serve as a focal point for program management guidance and expert support for the contract.
• Oversee assignment of work, personnel management, financial budgets, and all operations and technical aspects for successful contract/program completion.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and act as primary point-of-contact with government contract staff for reporting project status.
• Provide timely communications and deliverables, exercise knowledge of technical/management areas of the contract, and implement processes and procedures for effective program management.
• Negotiate and respond to proposals with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR); provide expert consulting on strategic planning and project management methodologies.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract-related projects and support activities, including those of subcontractors.
• Set program goals and ensure related responsibilities/projects are assigned, completed on-time and within budget; monitor progress and resolve issues affecting successful completion.
• Develop work breakdown structures, charts, tables, graphs, milestone calendars, and diagrams to analyze problems and support recommendations.
• Document results and provide guidance to Project Managers; support program areas regarding projects, deliveries, and operations.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment, and property.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Eight (8) years of project/program management experience preferred.
• Eight (8) years of government contracting experience preferred.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required and eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Work is primarily in an office environment. Regularly sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, operate tools/computers/controls, speak and hear. Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Vision requirements include close/distance/depth perception and focus adjustment. Noise level is typical of an office environment.

Company Information and Benefits

• Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises.
• Premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire for full-time employees (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k) Immediate Vesting; Professional Development Assistance; Legal Aid Assistance Program; Family Planning / Fertility Assistance; Paid Time Off; Federal Holidays observed.
• As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to applicable regulations.
• EOE including Disability/Veteran; Comprehensive benefits package details available upon inquiry.

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).