SUMMARY
The Project Manager position oversees the management of the project and serves as the primary liaison with the government to aid the Department of Interior (DOI), Office of Trust Analysis and Research in support of the federal government’s historical accounting obligations under the Reform Act and ongoing tribal accounting and tribal litigation efforts.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required client/Federal Government clearance.
- US Citizenship per Federal Government requirements.
- Indian Affairs and/or tribal experience highly desired.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides oversight and management of onsite staff and subcontractors.
- Develops and maintain project plans, financial tracker, and other contractual deliverables.
- Manages various phases of document search.
- Communicates with DOI staff to ensure timely processing of documents and images.
- Creates and manages the database.
- Ability to create and run database queries in Microsoft Access and SQL Server.
- Possesses strong planning, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with customers, Federal Government and stakeholders.
- Monitors program performance meeting customer requirements and expectations.
- Issues regular weekly status reports on program performance to COR.
- Identifies areas of non-conformance and develop remedial plans.
- Resolves issues in a timely manner via escalation process and coordination of internal resources.
- Conducts regular meetings with customer to ensure customer needs and timelines are achieved.
- Knowledgeable on BTFA and utilizes the governments SOPs for box research and BISS query and refinement.
- Performs QC search if necessary. New documents found during QC shall be noted on the Finding Aid.
- Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree with at least three to five (3-5) years years of supervisory experience. Working knowledge of SQL and NARA Records preferred.
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. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
EOE including Disability/Vet
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
Legal-Aid Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
Training and Development Opportunities
Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).
Skills Required
- Obtain and maintain required client/Federal Government clearance.
- US citizenship per Federal Government requirements.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three to five years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to create and run database queries in Microsoft Access and SQL Server.
- Strong planning, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of SQL and NARA Records.
- Indian Affairs and/or tribal experience.
- Knowledge of BTFA and use of BISS query and refinement (government SOPs for box research).
What We Do
Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) is a holding company that manages a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries providing specialized services to federal government agencies and commercial clients.
