Program Manager

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)

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.