Team Leader

Team Leader

This position requires an active Top-Secret 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.

The Team Leader is responsible for on-site operational leadership and execution of contract requirements within a secure federal installation environment. This role serves as the primary interface between the contractor workforce and Government representatives, ensuring mission alignment, contract compliance, and high-quality service delivery. The Team Leader oversees daily operations, workforce synchronization, and performance management while maintaining operational continuity in a dynamic, high-tempo environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Team Leader: 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.

Team Leader Responsibilities Include:

• Manage daily tasking, priorities, and suspense tracking
• Maintain real-time visibility of mission status and personnel coverage
• Balance workload across team members based on evolving requirements
• Monitor quality, timeliness, and professionalism of deliverables
• Serve as primary on-site liaison to the COR and Government stakeholders
• Support contract compliance, performance monitoring, and execution oversight
• Coordinate travel impacts and cost considerations in alignment with contract requirements
• Track workforce availability, coverage gaps, and surge requirements
• Resolve administrative delays, tasking conflicts, and performance barriers
• Ensure alignment with Government-approved schedules and priorities
• Review and approve mission travel requests
• Validate requirement justification, cost-effectiveness, and contract alignment
• Provide weekly execution status updates to Program Manager
• Identify risks and provide mitigation recommendations
• Deliver performance insights and synchronize on-site and off-site leadership efforts
• Lead and motivate a multi-functional workforce in a high-tempo environment
• Enforce documentation accuracy and deliverable standards
• Maintain operational effectiveness with minimal supervision
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Team Leader Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• 5-7+ years (within the last 10 years) of operations management or team leadership on a DoD/federal contract, including at least 2 consecutive years of experience; OR equivalent Military/Civil Service experience
• Direct customer-facing experience with Government representatives (e.g., COR)
• Proven ability to lead on-site operations within a secure installation environment
• Experience supporting USSOCOM or SOF enterprise environments
• Background in joint training, readiness, or exercise environments (JELC/JOPP/JTS)
• Experience leading advisory-based teams in military environments
• Familiarity with joint/SOF operational planning and multi-domain integration
• Experience with CPARS, contract performance reporting, and reviews
• Background in global deployment coordination and workforce management
• Experience managing high-travel teams and mitigating fatigue/burnout
• Prior leadership in complex, matrixed contractor organizations
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) 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 CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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

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.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.