Deputy Program Manager

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate (CA/PPT), which oversees passport issuance nationwide. The Deputy Program Manager will manage contractor staff and act as the Program Manager in their absence. This role requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency and an active Secret clearance.

Requirements

5 years of experience
Master's Degree in related field or 12 years' experience
PMP Certification
This position requires an active Secret clearance.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring contractor staff adhere to all standards of conduct and internal controls.
Manage all contractual operations to meet or exceed contractual requirements.
Track costs, schedule and performance for all tasks and resource reporting.
Conduct continuous service delivery improvement activities towards more efficient capabilities and performance.
Resolve problems with minimal disruption to the activities being performed under the contract.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection