Project Manager - Technical

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. seeks a technical Project Manager to oversee the full life cycle of government-related projects in Washington, DC. The role requires planning and coordinating all aspects to meet timeframes, budgets and customer expectations.

Strong leadership and the ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders are essential. Required to obtain and maintain the necessary customer clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP Certification preferred and may be required by contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan and coordinate all aspects of the full life cycle of the technical project for the customer.
• Ensure project goals and deliverables are met within timeframe and budget, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Manage labor and employee relations in hiring, termination and resolution processes.
• Provide cohesive team leadership and maintain positive relationships with customer and stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to RFPs/RFQs including cost estimates and proposals.
• Apply industry best practices, tools and methodologies in project management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Jul 6, 2026

$100,000 - $150,000/year

The Project Manager, Technical is responsible overseeing, planning and coordinating all aspects of the full life cycle of the technical project for the customer. Ensures all project goals and deliverables are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe, budgetary parameters and to the customer’s satisfaction. Manages labor and maintains employee relations regarding hiring, terminations and employee resolution. Provides cohesive team leadership and maintains positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Five to ten (5-10) years experience in government contracting preferred.
• Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.
• May be required to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensures all aspects of project management are carried out efficiently and effectively. Reviews project proposal or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitation, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Helps in the preparation of contract deliverables.

Prepares project charts and schedules as needed. Performs job cost analysis. Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project.

Manages and assists in developing and maintaining information technology programs as requested, in accordance with approved system/subsystem design requirements and specifications.

Ensures employees apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments that may require innovation in determining how to accomplish the tasks. This includes developing the methodology, offering solutions to problems, and contributing to the deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Coordinates responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s) which may include but is not limited to creating cost estimates and proposals, analyzing quotation request information or specifications and developing a quotation plan. May be required to coordinate pricing information necessary to complete a quotation, as well as review all estimated inputs for completeness, accuracy, and compatibility.

Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years’ Project Management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years management experience required.

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.

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.

Benefits

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

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is a federally chartered holding company providing innovative solutions through multiple subsidiaries, supporting government and commercial sectors while enhancing the Chickasaw Nation's economic development.

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