Junior Consultant

Cherokee Federal

. Execute defined analyses and work packages under the direction of a Senior or Principal Consultant .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and written communication skills while effectively managing project delivery and client interactions. Proficient in requirements development, data analysis, and utilizing tools like Power BI and SQL to support Federal clients across various missions.

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Requirements DevelopmentData AnalysisProcess ImprovementPower BISQL

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentData AnalysisProcess ImprovementTraceabilityCapability AnalysisSystems AnalysisData NormalizationDashboard DesignExcelLean Six Sigma

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingWritten CommunicationOrganizationAttention to DetailTeam-First Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauExcelSQLCollaboration ToolsPresentation Tools

Industry Keywords

Federal SupportDefenseIntelligenceCivilian Agency MissionsFederal AcquisitionContractingProcurementStrategic SourcingGovernanceCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 requirements records, process maps, data inventories, traceability matrices, dashboards, reports, presentations, job aids, or project controls
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 supported assignments outside an initial specialty
Protect sensitive information and follow client, security, records, privacy, and access requirements
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Support Federal clients across defense, intelligence, and civilian agency missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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