Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherokee Nation System Solutions LLC is hiring a Deputy Program Manager to support a Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs contract. The role assists with contract operations, personnel coordination, deliverables, and issue resolution, and serves as the interim Program Manager when needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist the PM in managing contractual operations and meeting or exceeding contract and BPA call requirements
- Serve as the secondary point of contact for INL and the CO. Respond to CO communications within eight business hours
- Carry out all PM duties while the PM is out of the office
- Help maintain staffing levels of at least 95% at all times. Accurately report staffing levels in weekly, monthly, and annual reports
- Coordinate personnel assignments and address contractor and subcontractor personnel issues quickly and effectively
- Ensure contractor personnel understand their duties and comply with applicable standards of conduct, internal controls, policies, and BPA terms and conditions
- Support required security-clearance compliance at a rate of at least 95%. Coordinate onboarding, including visitor access requests (VARs), badging, and briefings
- Coordinate and submit deliverables on time, with a target of 100% on-time submission
- Track costs, schedules, performance, tasks, and resource reporting
- Resolve contract and BPA call issues with minimal disruption to service delivery. Attend meetings as needed
- Facilitate travel requests within one day
- Coordinate appropriate work visas for contractors and subcontractor employees and support compliance with applicable business-licensing requirements and country labor laws
- Identify and implement service delivery improvements
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Skills
- A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
- This position requires an active Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship and documentation establishing citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- At least five years of project or program management experience
- At least five years of experience managing government contracts involving professional and administrative support services
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel to Washington, DC, within one day when required
Benefits
- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Professional development, training, and certification support
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
- Hybrid workplace arrangement
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