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 US 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 US 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 US 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 US 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 US 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 US territories. Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team! COMPLIANCE Applicants selected will be subject to a US 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 LI-KD1 #CherokeeFederal