Program Manager, Washington DC, US, ID# 18499 at Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Program Manager, Washington DC, US, ID# 18499

Cherokee Nation Operational Solutions (CNOS) provides a complete line of medical equipment and supplies along with innovative office products and services to businesses and health care facilities throughout North America. Wholly owned by Cherokee Nation, Cherokee Nation Operational Solutions is part of the Cherokee Nation Businesses' family of companies.

For more company information, visit our site at http://cherokee-os.com/Pages/Home.aspx

SUMMARY

Manages and maintains various facets of assigned programs, including timelines, budgeting, technical performance, and risk mitigation. Interfaces with various business units and functions to manage program milestones. Participates in the administration of contracts at all stages of development. Serves as major point of contact to program customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, oversees, and maintains various facets of assigned programs, including scheduling, pricing, and technical performance.
• Assists in the administration of contracts at all stages of development, including negotiation, modification, proposal formulation, planning, setting of financial conditions, review, interpretation, and fiscal management.
• Develops and maintains cost and schedule baselines for assigned programs.
• Coordinates the work of various departments on individual programs to ensure that each project is completed timely, correctly, and fully.
• Maintains regular contact with customers, keeping them informed of delivery and/or production schedules, potential contract deviations, and payment status.
• Assures proactive risk mitigation measures are employed for assigned programs.
• Maintains contact with internal functional managers, supplier representatives, and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications.
• Participates in briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Assists in coordination and development of proposals and business capture strategies as needed.
• Delivers status presentations to customers and senior management as needed.
• Aids in the formulation and development of practical solutions as related to assigned programs.
• Ensures regular contact with customers, keeping them informed of delivery and/or production schedules, potential contract deviations, and payment status.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the competitive position of the company, its competitors, and the current business climate.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of US Government contracting regulations as applied to small and minority business contracting.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Supervises assigned program management personnel. Sets goals and decides areas of responsibility for assigned program(s). Assigns and directs work. Determines the means, methods, and materials for performing work. Plans the work operation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, drawings and technical descriptions.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Accounting software, Database software, Human Resource system, word processing software, Internet software, Contract Management systems, Design software, and spreadsheet software.
• Interpersonal skills; telephone skills; patience; problem solving skills; attention to detail; organization skills; accuracy; time management.
• Working knowledge of government contracting regulations (preferably in public health and clinical methodology).

Work will be performed in a climate controlled office environment.

With $400 million in annual revenue, 20% growth per year, approximately 950+ active contracts serving 60+ government agencies in 25 countries, 47 states, 2 territories and 2000+ employees, Cherokee Nation Businesses' (CNB) group of Federal Contracting Section 8(a) companies is well positioned to deliver expertise needed to solve complex technical issues. Federal Solutions provides an array of services for 12 of the 15 cabinet-level departments and agencies - from applications and data services to cybersecurity and national defense.

Why consider Cherokee Nation and our Federal Solutions business? Here are some great resources highlighting what we do and compelling reasons for joining our team!

https://cherokee-federal.com/

http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/careers/Pages/home.aspx

http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/federalSolutions/Pages/overview.aspx

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

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 email "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

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: 2018 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at "CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com" This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

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