Job description

***Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required***

SUMMARY
The IT Acquisition Specialist assists with the complete acquisition process to satisfy Information Technology requirements in support of mission requirements and installation of network services at supported units and organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with developing and/or providing input to the Statement of Work (SOW) or PWS, Sole Source Justification; Brand name Justification; Market Analysis; and other documentation required for procurement packages.
• Perform all Systems Engineer/Architect acquisition strategy requirement actions including:
• Acquisition planning, solicitation, and administration;
• Interprets, evaluates, and assist in developing policies and/or influences laws/regulations for emerging IT acquisition strategies;
• Monitoring and ensuring implementation of best practices;
• IT-related performance measures and quality management;
• Capital planning and investment control; and
• Information assurance/cybersecurity

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in full service acquisition support and/or developing contract requirements packages; 10 years’ experience preferred
• Special Qualifications: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level I Certification in Contracting or equivalent and pre-contract award experience highly desire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Federal government contracts and programs
• Must have good analytical skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and highly effective organizational skills
• Must be able to adapt to a changing environment
• Must be proficient in all MS Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have an active TS/SCI is required.
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen

On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden's COVID 19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is primarily performed in a climate controlled office setting.

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 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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active TS/SCI?
• Do you have IT Acquisition experience?
• Do you have a DAWIA level II certification or equivalent?

Work Location: One location

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