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Program Manager

Cherokee Federal
Lees Summit, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

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.


We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may email “CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com” for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.

 

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