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Position Summary:
The Consultant supports Federal clients by collecting and analyzing information, documenting requirements and processes, building work products, and coordinating the details that turn a consulting approach into usable results. Consultants are hired for their analytical foundation, judgment, work ethic, learning agility, and team orientation, not for permanent attachment to one tool or contract. Assignment-specific duties may include business analysis, data analysis, process documentation, acquisition research, dashboard development, stakeholder support, training support, quality checks, or project coordination.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range for Junior Consultant: $80,000 – $110,000
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:

• Execute defined analyses and work packages under the direction of a Senior or Principal Consultant.

• Collect, organize, validate, and document qualitative and quantitative evidence from approved sources.

• Support interviews, workshops, working sessions, process walkthroughs, and stakeholder follow-up.

• Develop clear requirements records, process maps, data inventories, traceability matrices, dashboards, reports, presentations, job aids, or project controls as assigned.

• Apply approved methods, templates, taxonomies, quality standards, naming conventions, and version controls.

• Track decisions, risks, dependencies, comments, action items, and dispositions; escalate issues early.

• Write concise, accurate client-ready content and incorporate review comments with minimal rework.

• Build capability across adjacent disciplines and accept assignments outside an initial specialty when properly supported.

• Protect sensitive information and follow all client, security, records, privacy, and access requirements.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:
Reporting & Analysis:

• Typically 2–5 years of experience in consulting, analysis, project delivery, Federal support, operations, data, acquisition, process improvement, or a related field.

• Strong analytical thinking, written communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Compliance & Quality Support:

• Working proficiency with standard productivity, collaboration, analysis, and presentation tools.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients in a quality-controlled, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

• Ability to structure ambiguous information, identify gaps, and produce accurate work against deadlines.

• Five non-negotiable consulting competencies

• Ownership and Bias for Action: Owns assigned actions and follows them through.

• Learning Agility and Curiosity: Builds proficiency quickly and seeks useful feedback.

• Resilience and Positive Energy: Responds constructively to feedback and changing priorities.

• Trustworthiness and Commitment: Produces dependable work and raises concerns honestly.

• Team-First Collaboration: Supports peers and contributes beyond the immediate task.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Requirements development and management, business analysis, traceability, capability analysis, or systems analysis.

• Data inventory, normalization, quality, analysis, visualization, dashboard design, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL, or related tools.

• Enterprise process improvement, operating-model design, governance, decision rights, performance measurement, or Lean Six Sigma.

• DHS, CISA, cybersecurity, or another complex Federal mission environment; ability to obtain and maintain required suitability and access.

• Experience in Federal acquisition, contracting, procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or contract-portfolio analysis.

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
Company Information:
Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Solutions Link, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
For applicants located in Colorado, New York, California, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, or other states with pay transparency requirements: the estimated annual salary range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000. Actual compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, and location.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at .
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