Cherokee Federal · 8 hours ago
Program Analyst I
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $73K/yr
3+ years expCherokee Federal is a company that provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. They are seeking a Program Analyst I to provide financial, administrative, and basic program support to ensure government contracts are executed efficiently and in compliance with requirements.
GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists in collecting, organizing, and maintaining cost, labor, and material data for reporting and forecasting
Maintains contract files, financial records, and supporting documentation in accordance with company and government requirements
Supports preparation of routine reports by compiling and formatting data provided by analysts, regional leads and project manager
Tracks action items, deliverables, and due dates and follows up with team members as needed
Supports preparation of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and government submittals
Supports project setup and closeout activities in accordance with company and contract standards
Supports Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) development through data validation and reconciliation
Supports new vendor application processing and onboarding documentation
Supports funding request documentation and data preparation
Coordinates with internal departments (finance, contracts, procurement) to resolve data discrepancies and provides invoicing support
Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, records meeting minutes, and distributes notes
Provides travel coordination and expense documentation in accordance with company policy
Provides general administrative and analytical support to Program Analysts, Program Managers, and Operations staff
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires an active Secret clearance
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify
Bachelor's degree preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience serving as an analyst in planning, developing, coordinating, and conducting analyses for overall operational efficiencies/inefficiencies, program-related trends, effectiveness in achieving planned goals, objectives, and milestones, and effective budgetary/resource utilization
Basic working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government contract compliance
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to organize, track, and maintain financial and contractual documentation
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment
Willingness to learn advanced project control and financial management techniques
Must be a US citizen
Possess or be able to obtain/maintain at minimum a SECRET clearance
Must be proficient in current Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint programs
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Familiarity with government contract environments is preferred
Experience in preparing reports and supporting program management activities
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Costpoint or similar financial systems preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Bickett
Chief Operating Officer
Charity Mackenzie
Executive Staff Coordinator to VP of HR and CIO
Recent News
2025-11-18
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