Job description

SUMMARY
Manage the legal, financial, and operational risk of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) and its subsidiaries by administration of subcontract documents consistent with client requirements, government regulations and CNB policies/procedures. Responsible for activities which span the entire procurement cycle, including but not limited to, negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements, negotiation of terms and conditions, subcontract administration, issue resolution, and closeout activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following:

• Drafts, reviews, assists and/or leads negotiations of nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontract documents, including identification and inclusion of flow down requirements from the prime contract, in accordance with CNB standards and policies
• Reviews and resolves issues affecting subcontract performance and assists operations teams in maintaining subcontractor compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and customer objectives.
• Collaborates with operations regarding subcontract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination.
• Coordinates internal review by all affected parties and obtains internal and external signatures in accordance with company signature authority policy.
• Acts as the liaison between the Legal department and Operations teams regarding issues that require additional reviews or escalation.
• Maintains central library of all original contracts, related documentation, and correspondence, as well as contract database containing key contract elements.
• Conducts necessary research regarding federal regulations and contract provisions in order to advise decision makers of risks and responsibilities.
• May research and propose solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Manages multiple projects without having direct supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of contract drafting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience negotiating contract terms and conditions required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) including the ability to manage a variety of subcontract types.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and creativity skills with the ability to define specific contractual requirements and reach consensus between stakeholders.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to set priorities and work in a group environment or independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with subcontractor management regarding subcontract issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently including the ability to prioritize assignments based on internal customer needs and external deadlines while maintaining high quality work products.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidence, and integrity while directly dealing with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to produce results and think strategically.
• Must have the ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a Federal Background check as a condition of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting. Work may involve high levels of mental and visual strain. Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate. However, it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates COVID vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

Compliance

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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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