Program Analyst II, Washington, DC at Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC in silver spring, Maryland

Job Description:

Program Analyst II, Washington, DC

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Systems 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 www.cherokee-federal.com.

SUMMARY

The Program Analyst II will assist with strategy and implementation of project and program plans for the Office of Regional Peace and Security in the Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs. 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

• Assist with strategy and implantation of project and program plans.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and performance measurement goals.
• Coordinate and disseminate program goals and identify partners and stakeholders.
• Identify, compile, and analyze key data to guide decisions
• 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.
• In collaboration with the contractual M&E Specialists to assist the PM in their comprehensive review and assessment of programs, associated activities, and the implementers' compliance with the contract or grant requirements. This includes assisting the COR in his/her drafting CPARS submissions.
• Assist, as a non-voting member, the PM in the preparation with Technical Evaluation Panels and provide technical knowledge of the SOW, where needed.
• Assist the CORs or GORs with periodic assessments of the COR/GOR file and provide administrative support uploading required documents for COR/GOR review and approval.
• Assist in drafting program overviews, progress reports (e.g., information memos), lesson-learned documents (e.g., presentations or papers), and other similar documents for AF consideration.
• Provide information to AF and PM to assist with the development of military assistance strategies to guide respective PKO-funded military assistance programming;
• Assist AF/RPS in drafting and implementing standard operating procedures and/or other internal control processes to strengthen the office's management of grants and contracts.
• Assist the PMs in drafting program, contract, and/or grant-related memos, cables (e.g., formal State messages), briefing checklists and background papers.
• Provide recommendations and assistance to the PM to improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of foreign assistance programs, to include program strategies, frameworks, implementation plans, and memorandums of understanding.
• Participate in program review meetings and attend meetings that pertain to on-going programs and new requirements, as required;
• Assist AF and PM in coordinating efforts with the acquisition management office on contractual issues related to relevant PKO-funded military assistance programs;
• Attend office, team, and program meetings, as required.
• Travel, including to Africa, as required.
• 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.

• 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 three (3) years of experience as a program analyst
• At least three (3) years of experience in multi-tasking complex projects, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving and computer skills

• An active TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance which can be verified in DISS is required
• Knowledge of industry that manufactures/provides assigned commodities and services to determine sources of supply and to analyze the effects on agency requirements of industrial developments, seasonal price trends, economic factors affecting supply, transportation costs, and availability of storage facilities
• Knowledge of price analysis techniques to perform a variety of computations relative to item costs, packing, packaging, specification requirements, delivery charges, and transportation costs to determine the best buy for the U.S. government.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and specialized experience in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Demonstrated fluency of English speaking and writing
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and background investigation

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Travel is required including travel to Africa

About Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is 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. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios.

Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

Compliance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.

For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at "CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com" This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications. #CNSS