Senior Program Manager

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Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

SUMMARY
The Senior Program Manager implements, manages and controls all program directives related to the contract.   This position ensures the timely accomplishment of all specified requirements and works with senior management to establish program priorities. The Program Manager is responsible for all related contract personnel and operates the program according to established policies / procedures and within stipulated budgetary confinements.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Project Management Institute (PMI) / Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Serves as a focal point, and provides program management guidance and expert support for the contract.  Responsible for overall assignment of work, management of personnel, financial budgets, as well as all operations and technical aspects for the successful completion of the contract / program requirements.

Possesses and exercises general knowledge of all technical and management areas of the contract.  Acts as a technical advisor, and implements processes and procedures for effective program management.  

Ensures program goals and objectives are set and that all related program responsibilities / projects are assigned, completed on-time and within budget. Monitors progress, and resolves any identified issues affecting successful project / program completion.

Makes certain results are documented.  

Pays strong attention to cost and schedule management. Prepares periodic reports regarding status of contract schedules and budgets.  

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Develops program management competencies through training and coaching.

Ensures responsiveness, and negotiates submitted proposals with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Acts as an advisor to program areas regarding conferences, projects, deliveries and operations.

Performs a variety of complex deliveries. Effectively interfaces with senior customer officials, management and field operations.  

Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements.

Serves as primary point-of-contact with government contract staff for reporting project status.

Responsible for effective communication with Contracting Officer and field operations.

Demonstrated competency in working with a wide range of government departments with diverse business needs, interests, expectations and requirements.

Skilled proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and project management software programs.

Knowledgeable of and skilled in implementing “best-in-class” concepts / principles within the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting and operations for successful achievement of program objectives.

Excellent leadership, capital planning, financial management, cost control, estimating and contract negotiating skills.

Ability to manage multiple services and task order projects simultaneously.

 
Ability to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

Ability to prepare, justify and administer program budget and to assess financial conditions.

Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations and to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions.

Excellent supervisory and management skills with ability to recruit, train, mentor and motivate others
Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating effort