Senior Defense Logistics Program Manager

Cherokee Federal; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-site defense logistics and Navy shipboard engineering program focused on CBD, PPE, and IPE readiness. You will oversee 160+ personnel across 16 Navy-supported sites and collaborate with NAVSEA/NSWC and subcontractors to ensure lifecycle sustainment and mission readiness.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 8+ years in defense logistics/program management, 5+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of defense logistics, engineering program management, shipboard systems, or DoD project management.
• Minimum of 5 years leading Navy engineering or shipboard alteration projects with 100+ personnel.
• Experience directing CBD, Damage Control, life-support or related Navy systems.
• Experience with WMS/Inventory systems and DPAS/CMPro.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible to maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site program with 160+ personnel.
• Provide senior-level leadership for Navy engineering projects and shipboard alterations.
• Direct projects involving CBD, Damage Control, life-support or similar Navy systems.
• Manage lifecycle sustainment for IPE and PPE.
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory control, maintenance planning, training, scheduling, and QA.
• Utilize and optimize WMS and Inventory Management Systems (DPAS/CMPro).
• Conduct time-and-motion studies and drive Lean Six Sigma improvements.
• Align PWS tasks to labor categories per SCA requirements.
• Develop government contract labor environments and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage NAVSEA/NSWC leadership and subcontractors; manage program budgets and KPIs.
• Maintain program documentation and continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Navy shipboard engineering

Logistics operations

Enterprise workforce management

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DPAS

CMPro

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-site defense logistics and Navy shipboard engineering program focused on CBD, PPE, and IPE readiness. You will oversee 160+ personnel across 16 Navy-supported sites and collaborate with NAVSEA/NSWC and subcontractors to ensure lifecycle sustainment and mission readiness.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 8+ years in defense logistics/program management, 5+ years