Administrative Specialist

Cherokee Federal

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Cherokee Insights, part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support recruitment, employee relations, and personnel action processing for mission-critical programs at Fort Meade, MD. Starting salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. This role emphasizes confidentiality, HR administration, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

Three years of progressive administrative experience with knowledge of military policies and processes.
Experience in HR recruitment support, employee relations, or personnel action processing.
Experience in military correspondence, policies or procedures, providing technical guidance on style and formats.
Database entry abilities and strong organizational skills.
Excellent customer service and written/spoken communication; handle confidential information.
Experience organizing office files and documentation.
Must be a US Citizen; active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a desk.

Responsibilities

Process and document HR actions involving forms, authorities, action codes, and pay systems.
Manage the applicant flow from initial application to final screening.
Update applicant data and records in the activity accessions.
Track and communicate with prospective program members.
Respond to applicants’ inquiries and provide program information.
Receive and process routine and complex personnel actions.
Perform tasks for security clearance validation and processing.
Provide administrative HR support, record-keeping, and HR system entry.
Develop and deliver briefings, calendars, strategies, and meetings notes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

Employee relations

Communication skills

Security clearance process

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HR data systems

Database entry tools

Job description

Prepared Date:10/8/2026

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 requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Position Summary

Cherokee Insights is seeking an Administrative Specialist to perform a variety of recruitment support, employee relations support or personnel action processing functions to activity missions.

Starting Salary Range for Administrative Specialist:$70,000 – $80,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Process and document a wide variety of HR actions that involve different forms, different authorities, different action codes, and different regulatory authorities, or additional pay systems.
Manage the application process for candidates from initial application to final screening.
Update applicant data and records in the activity accessions
Track and communicate with prospective program members.
Reply to applicants’ inquiries, screen initial calls from applicants and provide basic program information and application procedures.
Receive and process routine and complex personnel actions to assist activity accessions staff with processing required paperwork for candidates.
Perform all tasks necessary for applicants’ security clearance validation and processing.
Provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance and HR system entry.
Develop and deliver briefings, calendars, strategies, reports, plans, meeting notes, presentations, etc., to activity leadership, as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive administrative experience, with a working knowledge of military policies, operational processes and considerations; ability to implement HR related tasks, processes, and projects to ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly
Experience in a human resources profession which demonstrates the capability to perform a variety of recruitment support, employee relations support or personnel action processing functions.
Experience in military correspondence, policies or procedures, providing technical guidance on style, composition, and correct formats, organizing workload and master suspense logs, providing customer service.
Database entry abilities
Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situation with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
Experience in the organization of office files and documentation.
Must be a US Citizen.
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Insights, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@cherokee-federal.com.

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