Senior Program Manager – USSOCOM (TS/SCI)

Cherokee Federal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge in Tampa, FL, seeks a Program Manager to support USSOCOM, interfacing with senior customer leadership to align plans with schedules, costs, and contractual obligations.

Requires active TS/SCI and ability to obtain a counterintelligence polygraph, a Master's in Business Management or related field, and 20+ years' experience (12+ with SOF/interagency). PMP or equivalent certification expected.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Master's degree in Business Management or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years in discipline with at least 12 years supporting SOF or Interagency units (leadership, budget, scheduling).
• Active Project Management Professional certification or equivalent.
• Demonstrates ability to provide strategic advice and guidance to Defense planners and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Reviews technical and financial reports to show progress to management and customers.
• Keeps customer and contractor leadership informed of issues, risks, and accomplishments.
• Gathers customer requirements and conducts status reporting and stakeholder briefings.
• Ensures seamless integration across all Task Order functions.
• Acts as primary point of contact for customer escalations and negotiates plans, costs, or schedules.
• Prepares monthly status reports for customer leadership.
• Analyzes cost, schedule, and performance data to identify variances and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Strategic advising

Education

Master's degree in Business Management or related discipline

Job description

Cherokee Strategic Edge in Tampa, FL, seeks a Program Manager to support USSOCOM, interfacing with senior customer leadership to align plans with schedules, costs, and contractual obligations.

Requires active TS/SCI and ability to obtain a counterintelligence polygraph, a Master's in Business Management or related field, and 20+ years' experience (12+ with SOF/interagency). PMP or equivalent certification expected.