Junior Consultant

Cherokee Federal•United States,

1d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Consultant supports Federal clients by collecting and analyzing information, documenting requirements and processes, building work products, and coordinating the details that turn a consulting approach into usable results. Consultants are hired for their analytical foundation, judgment, work ethic, learning agility, and team orientation, not for permanent attachment to one tool or contract. Assignment-specific duties may include business analysis, data analysis, process documentation, acquisition research, dashboard development, stakeholder support, training support, quality checks, or project coordination.

Requirements

Typically 2–5 years of experience in consulting, analysis, project delivery, Federal support, operations, data, acquisition, process improvement, or a related field.
Strong analytical thinking, written communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Working proficiency with standard productivity, collaboration, analysis, and presentation tools.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients in a quality-controlled, deadline-driven environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Ability to structure ambiguous information, identify gaps, and produce accurate work against deadlines.
Five non-negotiable consulting competencies: Ownership and Bias for Action, Learning Agility and Curiosity, Resilience and Positive Energy, Trustworthiness and Commitment, Team-First Collaboration.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

Requirements development and management, business analysis, traceability, capability analysis, or systems analysis.
Data inventory, normalization, quality, analysis, visualization, dashboard design, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL, or related tools.
Enterprise process improvement, operating-model design, governance, decision rights, performance measurement, or Lean Six Sigma.
DHS, CISA, cybersecurity, or another complex Federal mission environment; ability to obtain and maintain required suitability and access.
Experience in Federal acquisition, contracting, procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or contract-portfolio analysis.

Responsibilities

Execute defined analyses and work packages under the direction of a Senior or Principal Consultant.
Collect, organize, validate, and document qualitative and quantitative evidence from approved sources.
Support interviews, workshops, working sessions, process walkthroughs, and stakeholder follow-up.
Develop clear requirements records, process maps, data inventories, traceability matrices, dashboards, reports, presentations, job aids, or project controls as assigned.
Apply approved methods, templates, taxonomies, quality standards, naming conventions, and version controls.
Track decisions, risks, dependencies, comments, action items, and dispositions; escalate issues early.
Write concise, accurate client-ready content and incorporate review comments with minimal rework.
Build capability across adjacent disciplines and accept assignments outside an initial specialty when properly supported.
Protect sensitive information and follow all client, security, records, privacy, and access requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection