Senior Portfolio Item Manager

Cherokee Federal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Portfolio Item Manager in Tampa to lead a portfolio of DoD material assets, overseeing lifecycle management, readiness, and strategic supply availability. You will apply advanced logistics expertise and coordinate with program managers, depots, and finance to sustain asset readiness while ensuring compliant, secure operations.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance on day one, with a strong background in LIS, DoD programs, and large-scale project

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in logistics management, supply chain, or a business-related field.
• Current project management certification.
• Two to three years of demonstrated experience leading medium- to large-scale projects.
• At least 10 years of combined experience supporting DoD or federal agencies across multiple disciplines.
• At least three years of item management experience.
• At least three years of Major Command or Headquarters staff experience.
• At least five years of LIS usage.
• Five years of government or civilian project lead experience.
• DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assigned items throughout the material lifecycle including forecasting, requirements, acquisition planning, sustainment, inventory management, and disposal coordination.
• Analyze inventory levels, demand history, supply status, repair activity, and readiness impacts to identify material risks and corrective actions.
• Use LIS to maintain item records, research, monitor transactions, and develop portfolio management recommendations.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve supply availability, reduce backorders, mitigate shortages, and optimize inventory investment.
• Lead medium- to large-scale logistics or supply chain projects from initiation through closeout.
• Establish project plans, schedules, milestones, action-item trackers, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with program managers, product support, depot and maintenance, finance, contracting, and other stakeholders.
• Provide senior-level analyses, recommendations, briefings, and executive correspondence.

Skills

Logistics management

Portfolio management

Supply chain

Project leadership

DoD experience

Microsoft Office

Secret clearance

Education

Master’s degree in logistics management

Tools

LIS (Logistics Information System)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Portfolio Item Manager leads the planning, execution, and oversight of a portfolio of assigned material assets in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agency missions. This role applies advanced item management, supply chain, logistics, lifecycle management, and project leadership expertise to sustain readiness, improve asset availability, and ensure accountable material management across the portfolio.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active SECRET clearance to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Sr Portfolio Item Manager: **

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Sr Portfolio Item Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Manage a portfolio of assigned items throughout the material lifecycle, including forecasting, requirements determination, acquisition planning, sustainment, inventory management, redistribution, repair, and disposal coordination.
• Analyze inventory levels, demand history, supply status, repair activity, asset availability, and readiness impacts to identify material risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Use Logistics Information Systems (LIS) to maintain accurate item records, conduct research, monitor transactions, analyze material requirements, and develop portfolio management recommendations.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve supply availability, reduce backorders, mitigate shortages, and optimize inventory investment.
• Lead medium- to large-scale logistics, material management, or supply chain projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.
• Establish project plans, schedules, milestones, action-item trackers, performance measures, and risk mitigation plans.
• Serve as a government or contractor team lead, coordinating work assignments, priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide senior-level support to Major Command and Headquarters staff by preparing analyses, recommendations, decision papers, briefings, reports, and executive-level correspondence.
• Coordinate with program managers, product support managers, supply chain personnel, depot and maintenance activities, financial managers, contracting personnel, and other functional stakeholders.
• Support financial planning, funding execution, inventory investment analysis, and resource prioritization associated with assigned material portfolios.
• Identify and resolve material management issues involving demand, supply, inventory, obsolescence, repair, sourcing, distribution, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Develop customer-ready briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and presentation materials using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ensure work complies with applicable DoD, federal agency, customer, contract, logistics, material management, and security requirements.
• Safeguard classified, sensitive, and controlled information in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures.

Sr Portfolio Item Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in logistics management, supply chain management, or a business-related field.
• Current project management certification.
• Two to three years of demonstrated experience leading medium- to large-scale projects.
• At least 10 years of combined experience supporting DoD or other federal agencies in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Financial management
  • Program management
  • Information technology
  • Material management
  • Logistics
• At least three years of item management experience.
• At least three years of Major Command or Headquarters staff experience.
• At least five years of material management experience using a Logistics Information System (LIS).
• At least five years of experience serving as a government or civilian project lead or team lead.
• DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related applications.
• Active Secret security clearance required on the first day of performance.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.