Management Consultant Acquisition I, Suitland, MD, ID#18852

Cherokee Nation Systems Solutions (CNSS) provides a complete line of innovative services, consulting and products to government agencies, including application modernization, data utilization and advanced analytics, geospatial, GIS and remote sensing, information technology infrastructure, program professional services and scientific and research capabilities. CNSS offers an extensive selection of quality services and products at competitive prices. Additionally, CNSS collaborates with partners nationwide to provide the most complex services to clients.

For more information, visit our site at www.cherokee-federal.com

SUMMARY

Cherokee Nation Systems Solutions (CNSS) is looking for a Management consultant Pre-Award Subject Matter Expert (SME I) to join our Census team supporting the 2020 Census Bureau Management in Suitland, MD. This position will be responsible for conducting federal procurement management activities in accordance to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Lead client meetings and requirement sessions.
• Participate in contract solicitations, contract administration, and develop/implement recommendations and solutions.
• Provide recommendations to client related to funding/contract burn/etc.
• Provide contract details for data calls and client meetings.
• Assist in the formulation, coordination, facilitation, administration, and evaluation of contracts.
• Evaluate and/or monitor project/program performance and advise government personnel of the necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist with solicitation planning and scheduling, including, at a minimum, market research, strategy sessions, project work plans (e.g., SOWs, QASPs, solicitations), and preparation of requirements documentation.
• Provide recommendations regarding communication of solicitation planning, status, and provide results to stakeholders.
• Assist with monthly tracking of Contractor funding, expenditures, balances, and overall funding status along with projecting burn rates through appropriate periods of performance.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating contract requirements definition, project requirements documents, and review meetings, to include preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Review and process monthly invoices and related deliverables.
• Track portfolio funding, projecting needs and variances.
• Assist on monthly financial reports and reporting of findings.
• Perform market research and vendor assessment for cost reasonability of proposals.
• Assist on cost savings analysis for portfolio budgetary needs.
• Develop and communicate cost evaluation tools and reports for monitoring and controlling department funds and purchases.

This position will not have any supervisory or managerial authority.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Only US Citizens may apply.
• A Public Trust Clearance is a requirement of this position and/or the ability to obtain one.
• Candidates will undergo a federal background investigation and must favorably pass a drug screen.
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree: Contract Administration, Contract Management
• 5+ years of experience knowledge in FAR, Government Contracting.
• 5+ years of management consulting experience.
• Experience of Federal contracting regulations and acquisition administration in a Federal environment.
• Experience with Federal Government contracting.
• Ability to closely coordinate contract administration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Client interfacing experience.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Excel skill set.
• Ability to closely coordinate contract administration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME I) expert who can understand, articulate, and implement best practices related to government budget and acquisitions.
• Experience in Sources Sought Notice, Request for Information (RFI), Industry Day Event/ Vendor Demonstrations, Industry Capability Analysis, Market Research Report, Independent Government Cost Estimate, Performance Work Statement, Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, Product Description, Procurement Attachment(s), Acquisition Plan, Evaluation Factors for Award, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, Limited Source Justification, Determination and Findings, Misc. Approval Forms, Procurement Summary Documentation, Management Presentations, Meeting Agenda.

The work will be performed in a controlled office environment in a secured US government federal building.

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: 2020 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.

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