Executive Assistant, Colorado Springs, CO

***Must have an active Secret Clearance***

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) provides experience and results for the intelligence community. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly knit organization, CNDS supports the Department of Defense in the execution of its critical, strategic and operational programs.

CNDS is part of Cherokee Federal- 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. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant will provide executive advisor support on unit manpower/personnel, financial, readiness, and business operations programs and initiatives for all client contract staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the Government in managing unit resources for executive support, services and activities
• Supporting the Government in managing business rules and workflows/correspondence daily
• Preparing reports & related correspondence in accordance with the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force (USAF/USSF) regulations
• Leveraging the Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum to AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill for guidance on reporting reports and correspondence
• Developing and overseeing meeting agendas for client contract staff personnel
• Supporting the Government in developing and leading conferences & events (remote or on-site/in-person) up 10 annually
• Overseeing arrangements for Distinguished Visitors (DV) and other Command sponsored events and activities up to 20 events annually
• Acting as the direct liaison for Command staff including liaises with outside agencies to include Space Base Delta 1 & 2 and Space Operations Command (SpOC) HHQ
• Analyzing special projects and action times to provide administrative support to staff
• Reviewing all material submitted for projects is related and procedures are met
• Supporting the Government in creating new administrative policies and procedures up to 4 times annually
• Assisting the Government in managing unit training programs involving unit business practices
• Preparing and delivering presentations such as briefings, training sessions, and consultations with serviced Commander(s), other staff agencies and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information
• Supporting the Government by managing calendars, meetings, read ahead material; attendees for assigned leaders
• Participating in special studies and projects relating to planning, coordinating, and analyzing the effectiveness/efficiency of the unit
• Supporting up to 5 assigned leaders annually
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

• This position has no supervisory and/or managerial authority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 Years’ Experience in an Executive Assistant role; preferably within the DoD, Air Force or Federal Government
• Budget Analyst & Financial Management Support role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Candidates must be US Citizens
• Candidates must hold an active SECRET clearance
• Candidates will be subject to a US Federal Government background investigation and must favorably pass a drug screen
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and judgment skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Workspace will be in a US Government Facility with controlled access.

TRAVEL

• There is 0 – 10 % travel associated with this requisition

Estimated Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

CNDS offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (i.e., Johnson & Johnson). As a prospective employee, you will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be needed for on-boarding, should you be selected. When you originally applied to our position posting, this necessity may not have yet been implemented. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered.

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.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.. 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: 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. Please do not send email request pertaining to recruiting as this email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: 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 Tuesdays – Thursdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm CST to make applicable Affirmative Action Plans accessible. Please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com .

Please do not send email for job application follow-up or staffing advertisement/request pertaining to recruiting as this email box is not for resumes or job applications.

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