Real Property SME

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA / HSA options

Professional development support

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Real Property SME to support AF/A4C with RPM programs, policy, and strategic initiatives. You will analyze enterprise real property issues, develop recommendations, and coordinate actions across major Air Force entities to improve program effectiveness.

The role requires an active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) and a strong background in asset management, governance, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in real property, facilities, asset management, or related programs within large-scale enterprises.
• Experience advising senior leaders; coordinating across headquarters, regional, campus, or enterprise-level organizations; and developing policies, governance, and performance metrics.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter advisor to AF/A4C leadership on real property policy, program implementation, audit readiness, and asset management.
• Develop and maintain DAF-level real property governance, policy, and program management documentation.
• Analyze real property program performance, identify trends and risks, and provide enterprise-wide improvement recommendations.
• Prepare executive briefings, decision papers, and responses to external inquiries.
• Coordinate with AFIMSC, AFCEC, MAJCOMs, ANG, AFRC, and installation stakeholders to resolve complex policy issues.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Policy analysis

Leadership communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.

Position Summary:

Shall provide Headquarters Air Force (AF/A4C) staff support for Department of the Air Force (DAF) Real Property Management (RPM) programs, policies, and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include analyzing enterprise real property issues, developing policy recommendations, coordinating actions across Headquarters Air Force, AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, Air National Guard (ANG), and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), and providing senior leaders with timely, data-driven recommendations supporting DAF real property

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Real Property Senior SME: $95,000 - $105,000

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
• 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:

Includes the following:

• Serve as a subject matter advisor to AF/A4C leadership and action officers on real property management policy, program implementation, audit readiness, financial management, accountability requirements, and enterprise management challenges.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain DAF-level real property governance, policy, and program management documentation, including instructions, implementation guidance, strategic plans, executive correspondence, staff packages, and task management actions.
• Analyze and assess real property program performance, accountability, audit readiness, and asset management metrics; identify trends, risks, and opportunities; and provide recommendations to improve enterprise-wide program effectiveness.
• Support AF/A4C leadership by preparing executive briefings, decision papers, meeting materials, talking points, action memorandums, and responses to Headquarters Air Force, SAF, OSD, congressional, and external stakeholder inquiries.
• Coordinate with AFIMSC, AFCEC, MAJCOMs, ANG, AFRC, and installation stakeholders to resolve complex real property policy, accountability, and programmatic issues affecting Department of the Air Force priorities and mission readiness.
• Evaluate proposed DAF supplemental guidance, policies, and program initiatives to ensure compliance and alignment with DoD, SAF, and DAF real property requirements, objectives, and strategic priorities.
• Provide enterprise oversight of real property accountability, asset management, acquisition, disposal, inventory validation, data quality, financial reporting, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Develop and maintain performance reporting frameworks, dashboards, metrics, and data analysis tools that support leadership visibility, decision-making, risk management, and program execution.
• Support development and execution of DAF-wide strategic communication, training, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to improve real property accountability, governance, and program compliance.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups, governance forums, and stakeholder engagements to advance Department of the Air Force real property priorities, improve program integration, and support strategic decision-making.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience supporting real property, facilities, infrastructure, asset management, capital planning, campus planning, portfolio management, engineering, construction, financial management, audit readiness, or related programs within the Department of War, federal government, higher education, state or local government, public-sector organizations, or comparable large-scale enterprises.
• Experience should include applying principles of asset accountability, facility lifecycle management, financial reporting, program management, capital investment planning, infrastructure sustainment, acquisition, disposal, or portfolio optimization.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders; coordinating across headquarters, regional, campus, installation, or enterprise-level organizations; and developing policies, governance, strategic plans, performance metrics, executive briefings, reports, or program documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.
• 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 supporting large and diverse real estate, facilities, infrastructure, or asset portfolios; including military installations, university campuses, healthcare systems, transportation agencies, municipal organizations, or other complex enterprises is highly desired.
• Experience in analyzing processes through modeling and simulation tools and to employ process improvement reengineering methodologies and principles
• Able to self-teach new technical and non-technical concepts
• Experience improving staff workflows, issue tracking mechanisms, or decision support processes
• Ability to produce concise, decision ready written products (e.g., talking points, decision memos, briefing slides) for GO/SES audiences
• Proven ability to lead cross-organizational collaboration, align stakeholders, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and partners.

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 Federal 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.

In compliance with Washington D.C.’s Wage Transparency Act, the estimated annual salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Actual compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

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].

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Cherokee Federal maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.