Program Manager, Huntsville, AL

Program Manager, Huntsville, AL

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutions. Taking a personalized approach, CNSS offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics and IT infrastructure. Your valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation System Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .

SUMMARY

The Program Manager (ESS) is responsible for the operational management and business growth opportunities within assigned contracts or sector. Provide support in the creation of contract operational plans and budgets. Ensure assigned project teams meet or exceed operational and contract goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Supports Program Director and Operations General Manager by identifying, proposing and reporting progress on new business opportunities.
• Ensures performance on contracted efforts by executing approved plans, controlling and reporting progress relative to the established contract cost, schedule, and quality standards and following project management standards.
• Maintains continuous and effective communication with the customer organization to obtain a common understanding of their expectations.
• Manages and performs direct contract financial functions including budgeting, purchasing, travel, payment approval, invoicing and receivable controls.
• Takes a leadership role in the accomplishment of the Sector’s vision and ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
• Directs and performs program personnel functions including staffing, performance and salary reviews, EEO and benefits coordination, and personnel development.
• Recommends personnel actions to Program Director and/or Operations General Manager for approval, including job offers, promotions, bonuses, pay changes, and disciplinary actions when required by corporate policy.
• Monitors labor, material, and sub-contract costs and budgets.
• Makes periodic site visits for the purposes of work progress status.
• Delivers each awarded contract on time and within budget.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

• No Supervisory/Management Authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field from an accredited university or college, preferred.
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in the ESS technology field, including five (5) years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity and five (5) years in the functional area of the program to be managed preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage and develop high performing teams.
• Ability to implement and execute team’s vision and goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of current organizational practices and programs.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficient computer skills working with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to comfortably interact with senior level military and contractor personnel
• Outstanding interaction skills, tact, and team building skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance. A TS/SCI is preferred or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The majority of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office environment. Some travel to sites is required.

Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th and going forward. Prospective employees will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be required for on-boarding, should you be selected. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered.

TEMPORARY NOTE: On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600 employees work in 20 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

COMPLIANCE

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.

For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for the purpose of proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2020 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com . This inbox is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

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