Contract Program Manager

Cherokee Federal•Quantico, VA

1d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Insights is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) CI and Insider Threat Directorate contract to identify foreign intelligence entities (FIE) and threat actors who intend to disrupt the Department of Defense’s (DOD) critical technology and sensitive information by targeting cleared contractors, cleared personnel, and DCSA. The Program Manager will be charged with the coordination of program activities and client contact.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Program Manager activities required to meet mission requirements
Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirm completion of all developmental training and experiences for the Program Manager role
Must be able to structure analytic questions based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines
Can collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution
Able to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems
Contractor personnel shall possess sufficient breadth and depth of applicable experience to provide pertinent technical and other support independently
Must have an active Top Secret / SCI level security clearance.
Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced
Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence
Must be a US Citizen.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree related to the position from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Program Manager activities required to meet mission requirements
Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirm completion of all developmental training and experiences for the Program Manager role
Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced
Must be able to structure analytic questions based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines
Can collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution
Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence
Able to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems
Contractor personnel shall possess sufficient breadth and depth of applicable experience to provide pertinent technical and other support independently
Preferred to have a minimum of 12 years of experience, with at least a portion of the experience within the last two (2) years

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and disrupt threats to cleared industry, cleared personnel, DOD, and DCSA through the application of CI, Cyber, and enterprise insider threat management activities
Facilitate U.S. Government responses to adversary action and insider threats by sharing threat indicators and enabling responsive measures from other agencies and services
Develop cyber capabilities and processes that illuminate threats, enhance awareness, and enable customer response
Develop and operationalize enterprise security
Responsible for the overall contract deliverables, schedule, and contractor performance of the specified contract/task order
Acts as a primary point of contact for the task order
Accountable for all aspects of the task order execution and manages the hands-on day-to-day execution of task order related operational activities
Conducts biweekly (or as requested by the COR) meetings with COR to provide a status update on task order execution, addressing staffing, status of deliverables, contractor onboarding and off-boarding requirements, and other issues as identified by the Contractor or the Government
Responsible for task order program management office operations and resourcing of all task order requirements, including staffing and tasking responses
Responsible for meeting all technical, financial, and contractual requirements of the task order
Ensures that management processes and business systems facilitate meeting performance requirements
Authorized to act on all matters relating to the daily operation of the task order.
Ensures all service deliverables and task order requirements are met
Responsible for periodic, routine and scheduled inspections of all aspects of task order performance
Responsible for coordinating with program office staff on identified concerns or issues.
Recommend process performance improvements
Responsible for timely and accurate reporting on quality
Responsible for monitoring key aspects of program and contract management, including subcontractor management, recruiting and staffing, security management to ensure compliance with the task order requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
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