Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs 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 .

Senior Drupal Developer

***This position requires the ability to obtain a Department of Energy clearance to be considered.***

SUMMARY

CNSP is looking for Sr Drupal developer. The Drupal developer will support the Department of Energy (DOE). Working hand in hand with the Technical Project Manager, Scrum Master, Senior Drupal developer, and DOE stakeholders. The position will work under a high degree of system specific knowledge and a background in Drupal 9/10 technology currently being incorporated with the DOE systems. D evelop a website application based on system specifications; provide support in the development of detailed design specifications; perform extensive testing of programs for program verification; and apply standards for program structure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Support DOE redesign and rebranding of the DOE website with additional enhancements and increased functionality that is 508 compliant, mobile optimized, speed optimized, and user- friendly.
• Define applications problems, determines system specifications and designs data processing procedures.
• Codes, tests, installs and documents detailed programs while applying the U.S. Web Design System Standards — a General Services Administration (GSA) design system for the federal government to make it easier to build accessible, mobile-friendly government websites to all products developed.
• Prepares logic and other diagrams illustrating the program, system and application architecture.
• Controls and schedules assigned work to meet deadlines including the possible technical supervision of other data processing staff.
• Interfaces with the customer to gather pertinent information to further define program and application specifications.
• Analyzes existing system and program logic and makes revisions.
• Able to meet deadlines and think strategically .
• Performs other related duties of comparable level as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

No Supervisory/ Management Authority.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE .

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field is required.
• Experience using Trello.
• 6 - 8 years’ experience of Drupal development .
• Candidates must be US Citizens.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Agile Methodologies and using JIRA.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Flexibility and, above all, reliability
• Experience/skills in setting priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have focus and independent drive to complete tasks accurately and on-time
• Strong communication and organizational skills; both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
• Through understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (e.g. Requirements, Design, Development, Testing)
• Experience with writing technical documentation, including requirements, user stories, help documentation, and job aids.
• Ability to architect enterprise Drupal solutions including data, display, and information architecture
• Experience building responsive websites using Drupal 9/10 CMS, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery
• Knowledge of PHP, PHP files and theme functions, and knowledge of the Drupal theme layer
• Ability to write JavaScript with and without the use of frameworks such as jQuery
• Experience designing and developing responsive design websites
• Experience using and developing CI workflows for automated builds and deployments
• Strong troubleshooting skills to fix bugs.
• 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

• This position is considered a remote work with some travel to the DOE facilities for meetings.
  

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $135k - $140k annually

CNSP 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.

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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