Project Manager III

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k) Vesting

Professional Development

Legal Aid

Fertility Support

PTO

Federal Holidays

Job summary

The Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is recruiting a Project Manager III to oversee the full life cycle of projects for the FDA's Office of Food Policy and Response. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure timely, compliant deliverables.

A PMP is preferred and a solid background in enterprise IT is required. Join a federal contractor that emphasizes rigorous planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum seven years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within an enterprise IT environment and coordinate activities across technical teams, program stakeholders, and government leadership.
• Support OFPR in project planning by gathering information, developing project plans and timelines, and identifying required resources.
• Oversee the full project life cycle from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, milestones, and deadlines using project management software.
• Supports working group leads with scheduling and facilitating meetings; prepare meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and routine status reports.
• Tracks project progress, document milestones, and update timelines for assigned deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

The Project Manager III manages, plans and coordinates the full life-cycle of projects for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically for the Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR). This position helps to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
• A current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a preferred.
• Must have experience managing projects within an enterprise information technology (IT) environment and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage projects within an enterprise IT environment and coordinate activities across technical teams, program stakeholders, and government leadership.

Support OFPR in project planning by gathering information, developing project plans and timelines, and identifying required resources.

Oversee the full project life cycle from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, milestones, and deadlines using project management software.

Supports working group leads with scheduling and facilitating meetings; prepare meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and routine status reports. Conduct timely follow‑up to ensure actions are addressed.

Tracks project progress, document milestones, and update timelines for assigned deliverables.

Keeps the Office Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Leadership informed of project status, risks, and potential obstacles.

Provides updates on working group activities and ensure reports and deliverables are submitted by required deadlines.

• Conducts requirements gathering, develops project charters, WBS, schedules, and timelines.
• Applies project management best practices and federal regulatory standards.
• Drives process improvements and implements best‑in‑class planning, scheduling, and budgeting practices.
• Produces high‑quality reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office and project management tools effectively.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Works independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree preferred and a minimum of seven (7) years relevant project management experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work 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, 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.

EOE including Disability/Vet

*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 estimated pay range for this role is $100K to $135K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Development Opportunities

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