Job Description
Program Manager
Tampa, FL, United States (On-site)
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Tampa, FL
Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority
Prepared Date: 10/27/2026
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, please APPLY TODAY! Although this is not yet an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.
Position Summary:
Cherokee Insights is seeking a Program Manager to manage and oversee the USSOCOM Joint Special Operations Forces Readiness Training Support (JSTRS) program.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range for Program Manager: Pay commensurate with experience.
Benefits That Set Us Apart
When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:
• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because taking care of our employees isn't just a promise, it's part of who we are.
Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following:
• Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing the execution of all requirements, controlling costs, and communicating with the Government
• Represent subcontractors in all circumstances
• Provide status on program activities to USSOCOM J37 Government personnel, as needed
• Ensure all deliverables are timely
• Attend meetings related to the program as applicable
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of ten (10) years of military experience
• Experience in communicating across a variety of cross-functional stakeholders, working across time zones and international locations, and driving results
• Certified in project management
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
• Expert written and oral communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
