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, with more than 3,300 employees, 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.

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.

This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.

Translate end user expectations/outcomes to real design specifications. Work closely with project manager(s) and business architect to manage customer expectations. Act as a liaison between the business users and technical developers, bridging process and technical needs.

Business Analyst Responsibilities Include

• Leads and performs requirements definition, analysis, functional design, and implementation of new or modified applications.
• Consults with customers to proactively identify technology solution opportunities for project management and enhancement.
• Collects, evaluates, and compresses data and information from multiple sources.
• Resolves conflicts and differentiates between actual and required user needs.
• Uses strong analytical reasoning to understand end user's requirements and translates them into operational application.
• Authors and publishers' quality documentation covering all functional and business-system requirements.
• Documents and performs system configuration to meet business needs.
• Understands technical designs as well as the specifications.
• Leads in the design and creation of test cases/scenarios.
• Plans and leads user acceptance testing.
• Supports business process improvement through optimization of staff, process, and technology.
• Works with vendors to resolve functionality issues.
• Recommends creative and innovative solutions to business or technical problems; ensures work is technically sound and in compliance with established standards, codes, and regulations.
• Delivers timely results within budget; simplifies or eliminates low value-added work processes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Business Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, human resources, or IT, and 5 years of business analysis experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with processes supporting human resources, benefits, payroll, time and labor, finance, accounting, procurement, or other departments within government contracting enterprise environment required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced architecture and design skills including the ability to interview, gather requirements and translate into detailed design/requirements documents.
• Ability to prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment.
• Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances, adapt to different styles, listen critically, and collaborate.
• Ability to manage all work teams including technical, creative, and production, as well as external suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to interface with clients to scope projects, manage budgets, and direct the development cycle from inception to completion.
• Ability to manage large amounts of complex information, draw sound conclusions, and communicate knowledge clearly.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal