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Program Manager

Cherokee Federal
Harrisonburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Job Description

Program Manager

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

The Program Manager oversees and manages complex government programs, providing analytical, operational, and strategic leadership to ensure successful contract execution. This role develops statistical analyses, cost estimates, and performance reports; leads special projects; prepares and revises standard operating procedures; and delivers briefings to government leadership. The Program Manager proactively identifies risks, recommends process improvements, and serves as the primary liaison to the Government to ensure quality, cost, and performance objectives are met.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program 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.

Program Manager Responsibilities Include

  • This position requires extensive analytical ability to develop complex statistical analysis, cost estimates, and analytical reports.
  • Able to conduct fact finding for special projects and/or to respond timely to Government inquiries
  • Able to present oral briefings to USCIS management officials
  • Excellent writing skills to prepare SOPs and revisions.
  • Be proactive in informing the Government of significant issues, and be able to respond and take corrective action to issues brought to the PM by COR.
  • Be proactive in identifying and recommending new approaches to improve quality, cost, and process inefficiencies.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Program Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

  • At a minimum, must have five (5) years of recent (over the last 7 years) overall program/project management experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines: program management, business or public administration, production/operations/manufacturing/quality management, technical management, information systems, engineering, or finance/accounting.
  • USCIS will allow a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, as certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI), in lieu of the educational requirements.
  • The Program Manager must also possess, or successfully obtain within 180 days of contract award, a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, as certified by one of the following accreditation bodies: the American Society for Quality (www.ASQ.org), the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (www.iassc.org), or the Council for Six Sigma Certification ( www.sixsigmacouncil.org ).
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information

Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) 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 CSS, 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.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

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.

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