Contract Program Manager

Contract Program Manager

A Contract Program Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing contracting programs. They develop and implement procurement strategies, evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations. Their role involves coordinating contract activities, monitoring program performance, and maintaining effective relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Contract Program Manager: $202,045.50

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Contract Program Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for all aspects of program/project performance.
• Provides overall direction to all project level activities and personnel.
• Solves complex technical, administrative, and managerial problems and is responsible for interfacing with customer management and technical personnel.
• Directs business planning efforts for various contract programs.
• Prepares and oversees program development proposals in response to customer requests and internal recommendations.
• Develops plans, organizes, coordinates, and allocates staffing resources to contracted task plans and sub-task plans given contract work statements and written or verbal customer directions and other contract commitments.
• Selects, directs, supervises, trains, monitors, and evaluates program personnel and work performance of project managers and task leaders.
• Prepares and tracks timely Deliverable submissions as applicable.
• Regularly exercises independent judgment as well as a high level of analytical skill in solving complex and unusual technical, administrative, and managerial problems.
• Provides technical oversight as needed.
• Researches and analyzes performance data and prepares company and program progress reports.
• Organizes, conducts, and attends progress meetings, briefings, performance reviews with customer representatives and project team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Contract Program Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Masters' in Management, Business, Engineering, or other technical discipline and a minimum of 10 years' experience managing complex projects and/or programs. PMP certification is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Federal government contracts and programs.
• Must have good analytical skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and highly effective organizational skills.
• Must be able to adapt to a changing environment.
• Must be proficient in all MS Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
• This position requires US Citizenship.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Systems Solutions provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSS is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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