Project Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Program Analyst V is responsible for improving projects, programs and processes by analyzing data, identifying issues and recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Develops processes and tolls to assist with analytics. Collects data, conducts research, and assists with preparation of project status analysis and reporting. May be asked to present to the project/program lead. May help coordinate efforts to optimize cross-project resources. Plays a key role in strategic decision making.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, 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

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive programmatic, acquisition, technical, and testing support across the PdD VTS portfolio, assisting in driving project execution, stakeholder engagement, and technical integration from concept through fielding. The contractor shall support financial coordination, tracking planned funding, and evaluating policy or budget impacts.

Schedule and Suspense Management. The contractor shall track all programmatic suspenses, taskers, and administrative actions to prevent delays to technical deliverables.

Action-Item and Tasker Tracking. The contractor shall maintain a centralized action-item and tasker tracker with 100% suspense accountability, including responsible party, due date, and disposition for each item. The contractor shall provide status to leadership on a recurring basis and shall immediately escalate at-risk suspenses.

Meeting and Engagement Coordination. The contractor shall schedule, prepare read-ahead packages for, and document outcomes (decisions and action items) of program meetings and Government engagements, and shall ensure meeting outputs are captured in the action-item tracker. The contractor shall interface with PM FP, CPE CS, HQDA, OSD, COR/ACOR, foreign customers, and US Embassies.

Official Correspondence Support. The contractor shall prepare and quality-check official correspondence, taskers, and briefing products IAW AR 25-50 prior to Government leadership review.

Acquisition & Technical Documentation Support. The contractor shall draft, review, and maintain core acquisition artifacts (SEP, Acquisition Strategies, SOW/SOO/RFPs, P&A/budget estimates, and user manuals). The contractor shall advise during contractor proposal evaluations (technical, management, cost) and compile evaluation reports.

Records Management. The contractor shall organize, version-control, and maintain program documentation and records IAW applicable Department of War records-management policy, ensuring documents are retrievable and audit-ready.

Testing, S&T, & Field Support (Travel Required). The contractor shall directly support Science & Technology (S&T) initiatives, Soldier Touch Points (STPs), technology demonstrations, and developmental/operational testing, travelling as required (up to 25-35%) to test ranges, Combat Training Centers (CTCs), customer installations, annual industry conferences/trade shows (e.g., I/ITSEC), and stakeholder sites for site inspections, form/fit testing, and operational coordination. The contractor shall support technology maturation (TRL/IRL assessments) and integration with Synthetic Training Environment (STE) S&T efforts.

Process Improvement. The contractor shall identify and recommend coordination, workflow, and administrative process improvements that reduce labor hours, eliminate duplication, or shorten cycle times, and shall document these recommendations in the Monthly Status Report.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.

Must possess appropriate level of certifications as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten plus (10+) years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

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.

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)

Training and Development Opportunities

• Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

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