Telecommunications SME

<strong>Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME) <br><br></strong>***This position requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance***<br><br>Cherokee Preting is seeking a fully cleared Telecommunications SME to support our Client in Northern Virginia. The Telecommunications SME will have a Full Scope Poly at time of application and will be charged with supporting finance, personnel management and training.<br><br><strong>Compensation & Benefits<br><br></strong>Pay commensurate with experience.<br><br>Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.<br><br><strong>Telecommunications SME Responsibilities Include<br><br></strong><ul><li>Coordinate with client planners, programmers, and technicians (organic or contractors) to ensure scheduled work is integrated into the overall program. </li><li>Capture results of these discussions, to include known risks, issues, and recommended courses of action to the client due within required amount of time as specified by end users.</li><li>Manage issues through resolution and document finalized outcomes </li><li>Develop and manage a Communications Plan that fully integrates client elements into the design and construction phases of the program.</li><li>Ensure the client stakeholders are apprised of changes in the communications approach or issues that present a risk to the U.S.</li><li>Design, test and implement new commutation techniques per client guidance<br><br></li></ul><strong>Telecommunications SME Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested<br><br></strong><ul><li>Preferred to have twenty (20) or more years of relevant experience. </li><li>Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study. </li><li>Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph level clearance at time of application. </li><li>Must have experience with the Client and their systems </li><li>Must have experience with cable writing. </li><li>Must have experience providing Telecommunications SME responsible for program support activities including finance and personnel management, governance, and training.</li><li>Experience at developing program specific spending plans, which are constantly analyzed and refined using near real time proprietary financial databases. </li><li>Able to serve as a liaison to other groups within the organization, identify and document leading practices of regulatory compliance making sure critical programmatic documents, workflow patterns, personnel information, and financial records are maintained for continuity purposes in accordance with existing SOPs. </li><li>Must have good communication (written and oral) skills to perform briefings and complete required reports</li><li>Have experience performing the following:</li><ul><li>Training Agendas</li><li>Training Instruction </li><li>Leading Training Events </li><li>Travel Coordination and Reporting </li><li>Coordination with Students and Training Officials </li></ul><li>Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal<br></li></ul><strong>Company Information<br><br></strong>Cherokee Preting provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. Cherokee Preting is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.<br><br>#CherokeeFederal #IntelCareers<br><br>Project Manager<br><br>Financial Analyst<br><br>Business Consultant<br><br>Training Coordinator<br><br>Program Administrative Support<br><br>Organization<br><br>Communication<br><br>Time Management<br><br>Multitasking<br><br>Attention to Detail<br><br><strong>Legal Disclaimer: </strong>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.<br><br>Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.<br><br>As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active <strong>TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph</strong> clearance.<br><br>

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