Junior Communications Specialist, United States- Remote Work

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.

SUMMARY :

The Communication Specialist at a junior level will assist the National Parks and Public Lands Restoration Fund Program Management Office in administering the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations
• May write or select material for release to various communications media

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

• This position has no supervisory and/or managerial authority

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• One (1) to three (3) years’ communication specialist experience
• A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Active Public Trust
• Candidates must be US Citizens
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and judgment skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Candidates will be subject to a US Federal Government background investigation and must favorably pass a drug screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Remote work with occasional travel

Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th and going forward. Prospective employees will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be required for on-boarding, should you be selected. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered.

TEMPORARY NOTE : On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, LLC (CNSP) – Junior Communications Specialist :

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $ 60,000 - $ 50,000

CNSP offers discretionary annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

CNSP offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, 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

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: and

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