Program Manager at Chickasaw Nation Industries in Annapolis, Maryland

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!


We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.



SUMMARY

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



ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

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


Active TS/SCI security clearance required.



KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Manages staff across three separate military installations in Colorado Springs.


Serves as a focal point and provides program management guidance and expert support for a portfolio of contracts.


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 portfolio of contracts. 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.


Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company.


Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.



OTHER DUTIES



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



Bachelor's degree in a tech or related field of study with minimum ten (10) years of experience.



JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES



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.
Ability to organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements.
Excellent supervisory and management skills with ability to recruit, train, mentor and motivate others.
Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals.
Ability to manage and resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner.
Exceptional organization, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with solid presentation skills and ability to write federal contract proposals.



LANGUAGE SKILLS



Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and or boards of directors.



MATHEMATICAL SKILLS



Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.



REASONING ABILITY



Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.


Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.



EOE including Disability/Vet



If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!