Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherokee Nation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Program Operations Support Specialist – MID to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to a dynamic program management team. This role is responsible for facilitating smooth program execution through effective coordination, tracking, and reporting of key operational activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist program leadership with operational planning, execution, and reporting activities
- Maintain and update program documentation, schedules, and deliverables
- Track action items, risks, and milestones using program management tools and templates
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, briefings, and stakeholder engagements
- Support data collection, analysis, and preparation of routine reports and presentations
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and contractual obligations
- Interface with cross-functional teams including finance, logistics, HR, and procurement
- Respond to taskers and data calls in a timely and accurate manner
- Provide administrative support such as correspondence drafting, file management, and travel coordination
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Skills
- This position requires an active Public Trust clearance to be considered
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Must have worked as an Action Officer (AO) at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) or one of the military medical headquarters
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project tracking tools
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Public Trust clearance
- Prior experience supporting government or defense programs preferred
Benefits
- Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.
- Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
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