Job description

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutions. Taking a personalized approach, CNSS offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics and IT infrastructure. Your valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee Nation System Solutions 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*
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The Women, Peace, & Security (WPS) Consultant will coordinate with the WPS Policy Advisor to manage the network portfolio and assist in the establishment of global WPS Centers of Excellence.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
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• Provide expertise related to consultations and implementation of WPS National Action Plans (NAPs) with partner countries as it relates to the WPS-FPN priorities and deliverables. The WPS Consultant’s expertise will be used to ensure coordination of WPS principles as part of S/GWI and the Department’s efforts related to best practices for WPS implementation and partnerships.
• Draft and update WPS-Focal Points Network (WPS-FPN) related invitations, technical learning sessions on WPS, and provide direction based on expertise with the WPS-FPN.
• Provides support for and analysis regarding WPS Centers of Excellence and integration into how these centers will be sustainable through the Focal Points Network, building on past expertise with the WPS-FPN.
• Coordinates regularly with the FPN Secretariat, Co-Chairs, the S/GWI Ambassador or designee, and the S/GWI WPS Policy Advisor coordinating on the WPS-FPN.
• Supports the longevity of the WPS Centers of Excellence through providing expertise, engaging with civil society and international partners, and assisting with priorities related to outlining the roles of WPS Centers.
• Engages with partner countries through the WPS-FPN on analysis for how the WPS Centers of Excellence will be sustainable through the FPN and UN Women’s leadership. Further engages with opportunities to advance the WPS Centers through existing initiatives on WPS Centers, as related to past engagement.
• Support S/GWI with logistical coordination on the WPS-FPN events as they relate to workshops and technical learning sessions on the WPS Centers of Excellence, WPS Focal Points, and WPS NAPs for FPN members.
• Co-facilitate (with WPS-FPN Co-Chairs, Secretariat, S/GWI, and Focal Points) training sessions and engagement opportunities on WPS Centers and NAPs with the WPS Focal Points.
• Other duties as needed through consultations with focal point members and approved by S/GWI.

*EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE*
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• Master’s degree in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, or other related fields.
• Fifteen (15) years or more work experience on NAPs and WPS.
• Experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring professionals on WPS and NAPs.
• Experience on developing trainings and technical skills-building sessions related to WPS implementation.
• Experience working with the WPS-Focal Points Network and the Secretariat.

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES*
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• Ability to solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance.
• English language (written and spoken) communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities in multiple locations, act decisively in daily work, and work well in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen
• 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 blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT*
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• A climate-controlled office environment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $170k - $175 k annually
_CNSS offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law._
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is 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
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

Pay: $170,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• WPS National Action Plan: 10 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

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