Contract Analyst, Washington, DC

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutions. Taking a personalized approach, CNSS offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics and IT infrastructure. Your valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation System Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

SUMMARY

The Office of Regional Peace and Security in the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs (AF/RPS) requires a contractor to assist in coordinating efforts with the acquisition management office on contractual issues. AF/RPS advances U.S. foreign policy goals in sub-Saharan Africa by developing and implementing peace and security policies and programs to create a more secure, stable, and prosperous Africa.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working knowledge of the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the ability to interpret / implement their regulations.
• Assist Contract / Program / Management personnel in the development of SOW’s, PWS’s, IGCE’s, MOD’s, Justification Memo’s along with a vast array of AQM requirements.
• Assist AF and PM in coordinating efforts with the acquisition management office on contractual issues.
• Assist, as a non-voting member, the Program Office in the preparation with Technical Evaluation Panels and provide technical knowledge of the TET / TEP process.
• Assist in the preparation, administration, and maintenance of comprehensive SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, WBSs, QASPs, and other required lifecycle contract and grant documents for pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout.
• Support AF/RPS knowledge management efforts to provide a comprehensive understanding of U.S. security assistance to African partners, to include the AF/RPS-managed Portal.
• Support the AF/RPS Contract Acquisition Training Policy by facilitating lessons learned discussion; documenting areas for continued improvement by the RPS team to adhere to the FAM, FAR, and other acquisition policies and procedures for the Federal Government; and arranging and/or delivering training sessions on those documented areas.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree or equivalent and three (3) years of relevant professional experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant professional experience
• At least five (5) years of experience as a contract analyst supporting programs
• At least five (5) years of experience in multi-tasking complex projects, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving and computer skills
• At least five (5) years working Complex Acquisition Procurement Awards where the individual contract/task order total sums to at least $20M over that period
• At least five (5) years of experience with price analysis techniques
• FAC – C Level 2 or other U.S. government agency equivalent certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires SECRET Security Clearance
• Knowledge of current federal contract policies and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated fluency of English speaking and writing
• Must be able to pass drug test and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th and going forward. Prospective employees will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be required for on-boarding, should you be selected. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered.

TEMPORARY NOTE: On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
TEMPORARY NOTE: On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location

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