Program Manager I

Cayuse Holdings

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client. The Work The Program Manager I is the main contact for team members and clients, plans and directs daily operations, and makes sure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a closely related field required.
Alternatively, 10 years of commensurate experience may be substituted for a degree.
Minimum of 5 years of senior-level experience supporting high-operational tempo, multi-faceted organizations.
In-depth familiarity with FAR, DFAR, and related acquisition regulations required.
Program Manager Certification Level 1 (or equivalent recognized credential).
Top Secret Clearance is required.
Due to the nature of work at the client’s facility, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Contractor’s authorized representative for the technical and operational performance of all contracted services.
Act as the primary point of contact (POC) for communication, work assignments, and technical direction between the contracting team and clients.
Plan, direct, and control overall management and operational functions during normal business hours.
Provide advanced, timely communication regarding quasi-technical and programmatic matters to ensure all stakeholders receive accurate information.
Demonstrate excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail when reviewing and editing artifacts, reports, schedules, and team submissions.
Update, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of existing databases and data entry for project- or contract-related information.
Interpret and apply regulatory guidance, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and other applicable policies.
Deliver superior customer service to internal stakeholders, subordinates, senior leaders, and partner organizations.
Respond effectively to inquiries and requests from staff and subordinate personnel.
Prepare recurring status reports detailing project progress, team status, and arising issues.
Monitor daily status and performance of assigned personnel, supporting timecard and leave submission processes.
Provide oversight for integrated schedules, risk registers, status reports, and other project artifacts submitted to leadership.
Coordinate and complete assigned project management tasks to support organizational initiatives throughout each project’s lifecycle.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of programmatic, fiscal, and legal governance in guiding subordinates and reporting to organizational officials.
Organize, analyze, and integrate data to achieve project milestones, conduct reviews, and ensure successful project completion.
Advise managers on changes related to project status, logistics, and key data impacting project execution.
Prepare and present reports addressing status, issues, risks, financials, and other requested information.
Ensure all procedures and database tools/applications are executed in accordance with policy and organizational direction.
Use project management tools, databases, applications, and web-portals to assist with responses to ad hoc assignments.
Validate and integrate project data, collaborating across departments or with subject matter experts to acquire and report on key facts and statistics.
Other duties as assigned.