Program Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager will support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to support disaster response operations by providing temporary support facilities and oversight.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for FEMA Project Manager: 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.

FEMA Project Manager Responsibilities Include

• Serve as a Project Management lead and primary point of contact for the CO and COR
• Provide contract oversight to ensure efficient and timely FEMA temporary facilities support and execution
• Manage appropriate measures to mitigate adverse impact to the contract and subsequently to FEMA
• Oversee the delivery of subcontractor services
• Develop and present CO and COR level briefing products and presentations
• Remain fully qualified in and current with all specified and required training
• Create and submit all deliverables in accordance with contract
• Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access)
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders
• This position may be required to spend 25% of time supporting other critical functions to include recruiting, training, credentialing, logistics, and asset management
• Provide daily coordination with the team, subcontractors, CO, and COR/Technical Representative(s)
• Manage all training efforts required
• Primary point of contact with CNFC management team
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  
  

FEMA Project Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

• A bachelor’s degree is required; in a related field is preferred
• A minimum of six (6) years of professional experience or a master’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years professional experience as a project manager
• Humanitarian or human services experience supporting FEMA, Federal HHS or USAID
• Experience with OCONUS and CONUS management supporting humanitarian efforts
• Relevant experience must be in program management and project management
• PMP / PMI-ACP certification preferred
• Experience in leading case management software system changes is preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written means
• Ability to present a positive demeanor to individuals, their families, staff, supportive services personnel, and the general public
• Ability to remain calm in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies
• Knowledge of Federal, state, tribal and territorial disaster assistance programs, housing & utility assistance and disability benefits
• Knowledge of the National Response Framework, Emergency Support Function 6
• Ability to incorporate continuous improvement model for program quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) to ensure superior program performance
• Proficient in utilizing Outlook, Word and Excel; PowerPoint, Access, Visio
• The ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a federal background check is mandatory
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
  
  

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting (CNFC) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNFC, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• Disaster Recovery
• Incident Management
• FEMA Public Assistance (PA)
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Continuity of Operations (COOP)
  
  

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Please Note:This position is pending a contract award.If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY!Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.