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SUMMARY

The Project Manager will provide management and oversight of personnel, supervision, scheduling, work assignments, quality control of services and work products, and communications with Government stakeholders. The Project Manager shall have specific mastery level knowledge and experience working with life-cycle support projects for IT procurement.

****This position is dependent upon contract award****

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides lifecycle acquisition program/project management support services to include assisting with acquisition strategies, planning, requirements development, market research, proposal evaluation processes, deployment of acquired requirements and closeout. Actions must be well documented, mitigate risk, result in the best business value for the agency and meet all Federal and USDA acquisition regulations and processes.

Provides advice, support, and recommendations for all program/project management matters in the acquisition process to include updating systems, policies, procedures, analyzing issues, developing strategies, and creating standard operating procedures.

Manages the development and delivery of all contract deliverables. This includes supporting and managing the day-to-day operations of other contract personnel.

Provides periodic updates to Government stakeholders.

Develops and maintains an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance contract documents.

Ensures the successful completion of all contract deliverables and compliance with the quality assurance surveillance plan.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.  

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. 

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability. 

COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility, and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION

Must be able to pass a customer background check for access to facilities, equipment, and property. This Homeland Security Investigation requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status. 

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of relevant Federal guidelines and regulations include, but are not limited to, OMB Circular No. A-127, Financial Management Systems; OMB Circular No. A-130, Management of Federal Information Resources, paragraph 5 d; the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 39; NIST SP 800- 161r1, Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Principles; USDA Departmental Notice (DN) 3540-004, Information and Communication Supply Chain Risk Management; and current cyber security rules for IT contractors.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

• CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• STD/LTD/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities

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****This position is dependent upon contract award****

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