Principal Consultant

Cherokee Federal

. Lead complex Federal consulting engagements, major technical workstreams, or cross-cutting program functions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Federal consulting engagements, integrating diverse disciplines, and developing strategic roadmaps and operating models. Proven ability to facilitate executive decision-making, manage client relationships, and build high-performing teams.

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Federal Consulting ExperienceProgram ManagementData Analysis and VisualizationExecutive FacilitationRequirements Development and Management

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisData NormalizationEnterprise Process ImprovementProgram ManagementRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceLean Six SigmaContract ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Problem FramingNegotiationDecision SupportTeam CollaborationTrustworthiness

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauExcelSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Industry Keywords

Federal AcquisitionCybersecurityDHSCISAChange Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMPSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex Federal consulting engagements, major technical workstreams, or cross-cutting program functions
Establish delivery strategy, governance, roles, decision rights, workplans, quality standards, performance measures, and acceptance approaches
Frame complex enterprise problems using practical, evidence-driven strategies
Advise executives and facilitate difficult decisions by articulating tradeoffs, dependencies, risks, and implementation implications
Integrate mission, acquisition, financial, data, technology, process, organizational, and workforce perspectives
Direct development of roadmaps, operating models, acquisition strategies, implementation-ready recommendations, executive briefings, and transition products
Review and approve major work products and ensure conclusions are valid and defensible
Build and deploy balanced teams; coach Senior Consultants and Consultants
Manage client relationships and coordinate with contract, corporate, partner, and Government leadership
Develop reusable intellectual capital, broaden staff capability, support growth, and facilitate movement across assignments
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional problem framing, executive facilitation, writing, briefing, negotiation, and decision-support skills
Demonstrated success developing people, reusable methods, trusted client relationships, and sustainable client capabilities
Ability to learn client systems rapidly and connect insights across disciplines
Trustworthiness and commitment to client and company commitments
Team-first collaboration and ability to build low-ego teams
Typically 10+ years of progressively responsible Federal consulting, transformation, acquisition, program leadership, data, process, governance, change, or related experience
Demonstrated accountability for major workstreams, multidisciplinary teams, executive stakeholders, quality, risk, and accepted outcomes
Ability to integrate diverse disciplines and convert ambiguity into an executable operating approach
Ownership and bias for action
Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk and computer; may occasionally stand or move about the office for extended periods
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Requirements development and management, business analysis, traceability, capability analysis, or systems analysis
Federal acquisition, contracting, procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or contract-portfolio 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
Organizational change, stakeholder engagement, communications, facilitation, training, roadshows, or adoption measurement
Program or project management, integrated scheduling, risk and dependency management, quality assurance, PWS development, or executive reporting
DHS, CISA, cybersecurity, or another complex Federal mission environment; ability to obtain and maintain required suitability and access
Federal project and program management experience; PMP a big plus
Experience in enterprise business process optimization, federal contract portfolio management, or federal change management
Experience generating data visualization dashboards a big plus
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience

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, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits