Business Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 6%

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

EAP

FSA/HSA options

Professional development support

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Business Analyst to support operations across production planning, supply chain execution, and data-driven decision making in Albany, GA. You will help organize materials, coordinate schedules, and deliver actionable analysis for leadership.

The role emphasizes creating dashboards, monitoring KPIs, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to drive efficiency. Requires 3+ years of related experience and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, operations support, production planning, supply chain management, or similar roles.
• Proven knowledge of data analysis, metric reporting methodologies, and dashboard creation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support for mission execution.
• Develop and maintain production schedules and production dashboards.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics and identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to improve outcomes.
• Track inventory levels and support warehouse and procurement activities.
• Draft technical documentation and executive briefings.

Skills

Business analysis

Operations support

Production planning

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Metric reporting

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Production Planning, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe

Databases

Job description

Starting Salary Range for Business Analyst:$30.00 – $32.00 per hour

Position Summary:

The Business Analyst supports operations by enabling day-to-day mission operations, production planning and supply chain execution, system and knowledge management, technical writing, and comprehensive metric reporting. This role serves as a core operational enabler by ensuring accurate tracking of deliverables, maintaining organized collaborative environments, and providing actionable analysis that improves operational efficiency, material flow, and leadership decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits:

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
• Paid holidays
• 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:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure seamless mission execution and coordination.
• Manage and schedule meetings, including coordinating logistics, drafting agendas, capturing official minutes, and tracking action items to closure.
• Organize, manage, and maintain content within Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to ensure accurate record-keeping, version control, and accessible collaboration spaces.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Monitor production performance metrics and identify trends, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support coordination of production activities across departments and teams to maintain alignment and execution tempo.
• Analyze and track supply chain performance metrics to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; support on-time delivery and inventory optimization.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to address supply chain challenges and improve outcomes.
• Track inventory levels, forecast demand, and develop strategies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and provide recommendations for disposition.
• Support annual and wall-to-wall inventory efforts to improve accuracy and accountability.
• Assist in the development, management, and continuous update of operational dashboards; build and maintain metric visuals (charts, graphs, status boards) to support leadership decision-making.
• Track, analyze, and report deliverable metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with ongoing operations.
• Develop and deliver recurring and ad-hoc briefings to leadership and stakeholders regarding operational status, deliverables, constraints, and metric performance.
• Provide technical writing support to draft, review, edit, and format operational documentation, memos, SOPs, and formal reports.
• Utilize tools such as Excel, ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft applications, Adobe, and databases to conduct analysis and generate reports and visuals.
• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline operational, production, and supply chain processes.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including CPI efforts and Lean/Six Sigma projects, as applicable.
• Act as a liaison between operations, production, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure priorities, deliverables, and constraints are clearly communicated and managed.
• Assist with program reviews and provide input on material availability, production constraints, capacity planning, and operational readiness.
• Provide executive support services and contribute to strategic business planning activities as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

Reporting & Analysis:

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, operations support, production planning, supply chain management, program analysis, or similar roles.
• Proven knowledge and practical understanding of data analysis, metric reporting methodologies, and creation of metric visuals and dashboards.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate data into operational decisions.

Documentation & Administrative Support:

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, computer, and record-keeping skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; familiarity with inventory control methods and production scheduling best practices.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Production Planning, Logistics, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); expert-level capability with Microsoft tools and related programs (to include SharePoint, Teams) and Adobe.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively brief personnel at varying levels of leadership and produce clear, accurate technical documentation.
• This position requires an active Secret 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in warehouse, manufacturing, or military logistics environments preferred.
• Knowledge of government contracting and compliance requirements preferred.

Work Environment:

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 Nation Government Solutions, 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.

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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. 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 [e-mail].