Management Analyst

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Four to seven years of experience with government management systems and procedures, government accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, and congressional restrictions on programming is preferred.
• Working knowledge of foreign assistance systems such as PMS, SAM.gov, My Grants, and G-Invoicing.
• Strong understanding of federal grants management rules, including 2 CFR 200, and Department of State grants policies.
• Familiarity with comparable rules and policies for contracts and interagency agreements.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, fiscal report review, and risk and compliance assessment.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory and policy requirements for foreign assistance awards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in recordkeeping, compliance tracking, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the full lifecycle of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency agreements for foreign assistance programs.
• Ability to support the development of program goals, objectives, outputs, and performance measurement systems, including results frameworks.
• Ability to contribute to monitoring and evaluation planning and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate with interagency partners and manage complex funding systems alongside program offices, finance offices, and recipient organizations.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with program management methods, problem-solving, and computer skills is preferred.
• General understanding of information and communications technology, cyberspace, and emerging technology topics is preferred.
• Awareness of foreign affairs and U.S. national and economic security priorities.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Must meet Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative, operational, and analytical support to Grants Officers, Grants Officer Representatives, and Program Managers implementing CDP programs.
• Support the full pre-award through post-award lifecycle for foreign assistance awards, including grants, cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, and contracts.
• Assist with the financial and business management of awards and ensure compliance with federal regulations, Department policies, and award terms.
• Consult with program staff to assess proposed changes to scopes of work, activities, or budgets when monitoring results indicate adjustments are needed.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with the Office of Global Acquisition and finance, budget, and contract teams.
• Coordinate the processing and implementation of grants and related awards.
• Use foreign assistance platforms, including PMS, SAM.gov, My Grants, and G-Invoicing.
• Track funding streams and help ensure funds are properly disbursed to implementing partners.
• Contribute to annual monitoring plans and guidelines for the administrative and operational management of awards.
• Share relevant records and information with program and project staff to support effective oversight.
• Maintain accurate official project files in line with Department recordkeeping requirements and audit-readiness standards.
• Review audit reports for monitoring and compliance implications and coordinate required follow-up.
• Draft memoranda related to award administration.
• Review grantee fiscal reports, monitor recipients financial performance, and identify and help address compliance or risk concerns.
• Coordinate with program and finance offices to complete award closeouts on time and in compliance with requirements.
• Establish and maintain procedures for tracking administrative follow-up actions arising from award monitoring.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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We are hiring a Management Analyst II/Grants to support foreign assistance programs advancing U.S. digital, cyber, and emerging technology priorities in emerging markets, aligned with U.S. economic and national security objectives. The role works with Program Managers, Grants Officer Representatives, and Grants Officers to help deliver successful programs. Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is part of Cherokee Federal, a group of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. We partner with more than 60 federal clients to address complex challenges and support government missions. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $100,000 to $129,015.04, negotiated based on education and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with other benefits that may be offered and are subject to change. We are a military-friendly employer and encourage veterans and transitioning active-duty personnel to apply.

last updated 43 week of 2026