Contract Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a high-impact defense logistics, engineering, and readiness program supporting the Chemical & Biological Defense – Individual Protection Equipment (IPE) Readiness Improvement Program. This role ensures the delivery, maintenance, installation, and lifecycle sustainment of mission-critical protective and damage control systems across 16 geographically dispersed Navy-supported sites. Ideal candidates have deep experience in U.S. Navy shipboard engineering, alteration installations, logistics operations, and enterprise workforce management.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Program Manager: [Enter$] 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site program with 160+ personnel, including supervisors, technicians, and logistics staff.
• Provide senior-level leadership for U.S. Navy engineering projects and shipboard alteration installations, including maintenance, repair, testing, product improvement, and system upgrades.
• Manage full lifecycle sustainment for Individual Protection Equipment (IPE) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory control, maintenance planning, training, scheduling, and quality assurance functions.
• Utilize and optimize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Inventory Management Systems (e.g., DPAS, CMPro).
• Conduct time and motion studies and implement quality and process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Align Performance Work Statement (PWS) tasks to appropriate labor categories in accordance with Bureau of Labor and Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements.
• Manage Service Contract Labor environments, including compliance with collective bargaining agreements and federal labor regulations.
• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, KPIs, and at-risk contract items.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, NAVSEA/NSWC leadership, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, technical, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, performance metrics, and continuous improvement plans.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in defense logistics, engineering program management, shipboard systems, or DoD project management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading U.S. Navy engineering or shipboard alteration installation projects, including:
• Direction of teams of 100+ full-time personnel
• Supervision of maintenance, repair, testing, product improvement, or alteration installations
• Work involving Chemical Biological Defense, Damage Control, or comparable Navy systems
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Warehouse Management Systems / Inventory Management Systems
• DPAS, CMPro, or similar ERP/logistics platforms
• Quality improvement and process optimization
• Proven ability to manage federal contracts within DoD environments.
• Strong leadership, workforce development, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred).
• Must possess or be eligible to maintain a Secret clearance.

Company Information

Cheerleader Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) 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 CNGS, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #AppDirect Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.