CONTRACT PERFORMACE ANALYST III

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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. With our heritage of ingenuity coupled with modern business practices, we serve as a trusted partner that can innovate and implement solutions. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Cherokee Federal’s team of small, disadvantaged business entities, many of which are 8(a) and/or HUBZone certified, offer attractive contract vehicles with unique advantages – resulting in a streamlined, responsive contract management process.

SUMMARY

Report and explain cost variance analysis related to Cherokee Federal contracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Reports cost variance analysis of contracts and, when required, provides hands on training to project managers for the development of cost budgets and forecasting in the Budget and Planning Deltek system.
• Monitors time charging historical costs to ensure accuracy and completeness of Project Cost Status.
• Audits budget and spend plans in Deltek Budget and Planning software; takes actions with Program Managers or leadership.
• Provides analysis of contract funding, billings and cost.
• Oversees set up of projects in Costpoint for billing and expense coding.
• Ensures compliance to cost reporting and forecasting of the project.
• Assists in preparations of contract cost deliverables for the contracts and communicates with the customer, presenting and explaining deliverables to the customer.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study and at least 10 years of related experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in US Department of Defense contracting environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands on knowledge of large software systems such as Deltek is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of project accounting procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of large software systems, such as Deltek, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• The ability to successfully pass a drug screen and federal background check is mandatory.
• Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate. However, it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting. Some travel may be required.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is 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.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

COMPLIANCE

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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