Senior Subject Matter Expert/ Consultant

Senior Subject Matter Expert/ Consultant

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***This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered. ***

A Senior Subject Matter Expert/Consultant provides advanced expertise and strategic guidance in a specialized domain, helping organizations navigate complex challenges and drive successful initiatives. They analyze business needs, develop tailored solutions, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role involves mentoring junior staff, conducting training sessions, and delivering high-level presentations. The expert leverages their extensive knowledge to influence decision-making, implement best practices, and support continuous improvement efforts within the organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Subject Matter Expert/ Consultant: 125K
• 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.

Senior Subject Matter Expert/ Consultant Responsibilities Include:

• Design and implement security/cybersecurity controls to meet organizational requirements and budget constraints.
• Define, document, and update security/cybersecurity architecture, controls, and best practices.
• Research and assess new security technologies for potential integration into the existing architecture.
• Select new security technologies and controls to align with evolving business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Build, validate, and oversee the implementation of security technologies, ensuring systems, processes, and personnel effectively minimize security risks.
• Regularly review new business and regulatory requirements with the Chief Information Security Officer to optimize security technology and practices.
• Revise organization-wide security architecture, controls, and best practices as needed.
• Analyze emerging technologies to ensure their safe and secure deployment within the organization.
• Create, validate, update, and communicate the organization's security/cybersecurity architecture to engineering teams.
• Oversee or manage the implementation of security controls and systems by engineers, technicians, and administrators.
• Provide expert analysis and strategic recommendations in a specialized domain to drive organizational success.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Lead projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Senior Subject Matter Expert/ Consultant Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years in a related field, with supervisory or managerial experience. Experience includes solution development, software architecture and cloud. PMP or FAC-P/PM certificate (or analogous relevant to functional role).
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience engaging with senior leadership.
• Proven ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and relationship-building.
• Experience in project management and strategic planning.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Adaptability to changing business environments and priorities.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting (CNMC) 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 CNMC, 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.

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Keywords

• Leadership
• Expertise
• Consultation
• Strategic Insight
• Collaboration

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. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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.