PROJECT MANAGER - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Washington, DC

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• Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions (CNTS) supports federal clients with a full life-cycle approach to military medical health and research programs. CNTS uses a personalized program management methodology to solving clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. This approach gives clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from a team that can handle every detail – 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 Project Manager provide overall on-site management for a contract with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) at the Department of State, including management of staff, contract deliverables, and financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall management on-site for the task order to include interface with Contracting Officer Representative (COR), supervision of assigned contract staff, and management of all contract deliverables.
• As key personnel must be on-site during business hours or as requested by the delegated COR or the Contracting Officer in the COR’s absence. During the project manager’s absence, the company shall provide a qualified backfill, and approved by the COR.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between the COR and company Program Management regarding all contract management matters.
• Ensures the successful and timely performance of all contract tasks in accordance with government requirements and standards.
• Consults with the COR concerning the performance of each contract task, work progress, scheduling, costs, personnel assignments, recruitment, work priorities, and work performance.
• Directs and coordinates employees only on his/her respective order(s).
• Recruits suitable personnel, arranges appropriate training, and ensures the satisfaction of security and administrative requirements in a timely manner.
• Designs, directs, and ensures successful operation of a formal quality control and review program to maintain the accurate performance of all activities of the contract.
• Analyzes work procedures and coordinates the timely review, updating, and modification of all procedures manuals.
• Monitors SOW/PWS and makes recommendations for improvements to the COR. Collects, compiles, analyzes, and presents all required reports to the COR.
• Provides oral and written status reports to the COR.
• Understands, the State Department Contracting Officer is the only person who can modify the contract/task order.
• Escort assigned employees as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of post-high school education and experience with a minimum of ten (10) years of strong contract management experience gained within industry and/or government.
• At least two (2) years of Department of State experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Industry certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or FAC-COR highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving diverse operations for multiple offices; to direct time critical activities; to supervise large numbers of employees; and to coordinate several major tasks.
• Demonstrated success in supervising and counseling employees.
• Demonstrated success in contract administration and managing costs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, conduct, and oversee quality control and review programs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze work procedures and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet amicably with contentious individuals, to deal with them tactfully, to explain policies and procedures, and to secure their cooperation.
• Demonstrated written and oral communications skills to be able to correspond with COR, government management, and employees.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand complex sets of procedures and other documentation.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to: telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, printers, and computers.
• May be required to travel within domestic and/or international.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A climate-controlled office environment.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is 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!Please Note: This position is pending a contract award.If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for future or anticipated needs.

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 and we prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.. 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: 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.pdfIf 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(atsign)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. Please do not send email request pertaining to recruiting as this email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfWe maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time Tuesdays – Thursdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm CST to make applicable Affirmative Action Plans accessible. Please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at CNB.Compliance(atsign)cn-bus.com .Please do not send email for job application follow-up or staffing advertisement/request pertaining to recruiting as this email box is not *for resumes or job applications.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $179,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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