Operations Lead

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position supports the Defense Health Agency, Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD). It requires superior operational support from a dynamic team of scientific professionals, including military, civilian, and contract personnel. Accordingly, a high degree of administrative expertise and responsiveness is required. Previous military environment experience is preferred, as this person must interact with senior-level service-specific (Navy, Army, and Air Force) public health and medical leaders.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Operations Lead: $90,000 to $100,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Operations Lead Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and lead a team of Operations Coordinators, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee task management workflow, including delegation, synthesis of responses, and reporting to leadership.
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Division Chief and COR.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures to enhance daily operations.
• Lead onboarding, coordinate meetings, events, and visits, including scheduling, agendas, and documentation.
• Track and submit presentations, abstracts, and reports through proper approval processes.
• Assist with AFHSD events, conferences, and foreign delegations.
• Support headquarters functions: calendar, travel, training, IT requests, operations reporting, and meeting security
• .Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Operations Lead Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 7-10 years' experience in administration, operations, or consulting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and Defense Travel System/ETMS2.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills; ability to lead and instruct teams.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, professional, and able to maintain strong client relationships.
• Knowledge of Public Health, DoD, or military operations is a plus.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Disclaimer: 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.

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