Business Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) is seeking a Business Analyst to support mission operations, production planning, and supply chain execution. You will enable day-to-day operations, manage schedules, and develop operational dashboards for leadership decision-making.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in business analysis or production planning, with strong data analysis skills and proficiency in ERP/MRP and Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Production Planning, Logistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, operations support, production planning, supply chain management, or similar roles.
• Strong data analysis and metric reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; expertise with SharePoint, Teams and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to brief leadership.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or military logistics environments preferred.
• Knowledge of government contracting and compliance preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure mission execution.
• Manage and schedule meetings, agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Organize SharePoint and Teams content for record-keeping and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain production schedules for materials and resources.
• Monitor production metrics; identify trends, risks and improvements.
• Coordinate production activities across departments to maintain execution tempo.
• Track supply chain performance metrics; optimize inventory and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address challenges.
• Track inventory levels and forecast demand to maintain stock levels.
• Assist in program reviews and capacity planning; provide input on readiness.
• Provide executive support and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Adobe

Job description

***This position requires an ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance. ***

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

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Business Analyst: $30hr

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.

Business Analyst Responsibilities Include

• 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Business Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Production Planning, Logistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, operations support, production planning, supply chain management, program analysis, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, computer, and record-keeping skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven knowledge and practical understanding of data analysis, metric reporting methodologies, and creation of metric visuals and dashboards.
• 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.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; familiarity with inventory control methods and production scheduling best practices.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate data into operational decisions.
• Expert knowledge of CPI processes, strategic business planning, and executive support services.
• Experience working in warehouse, manufacturing, or military logistics environments preferred.
• Knowledge of government contracting and compliance requirements preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) 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 CNGS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Keywords

• Operations Support
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Reporting
• Production Scheduling
• KPI Reporting

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