STEM SME at Chickasaw Nation Industries in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!


We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.



SUMMARY



The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides guidance to business development efforts related to the administration of government fellowship, internship and post-doctoral STEM programs. Provides an expert level of functional knowledge such as the application of IT resources in the identification, recruitment and placement of qualified individuals to support the government's workforce development goals. Applicable functional areas include knowledge of STEM workforce development operations and the development of supporting IT systems utilized in that area.


This position is on-call.


As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Knowledge of STEM workforce development programs, to include the application of IT resources in those areas.


Experience in product ownership of complex IT systems related to the recruitment and placement of individuals in career enhancing STEM positions.


Extensive process improvement/reengineering of existing IT systems to meet opportunity requirements.



KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Performs analysis of contractor business processes, tools, and technologies to identify and document improvements applicable to business development goals.


Advocates technology injection and IT enhancements relative to opportunity requirements.


Provides advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environment.


Provides high level functional systems analysis, design and integration, documentation, and training and implementation advice on complex problems.


Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standard techniques, procedures and/or criteria related to functional area of expertise.


Participates in meetings with business development staff and operations.


May organize potential meetings with external parties.


Provides input on incumbent contractor capabilities to the business development team.


Provides outreach and engagement facilitation as requested.


Gains knowledge of requirements of targeted opportunities, while working cooperatively within the guidelines established by project leaders.


Collaborates with team members to attain the project goals within the defined timeframes.


Collects and analyzes data and provides reports on project status.


Prepares and delivers technical reports and documentation related to the business development activities when required.


Serves as a resource for team members and clients. Helps to ensure an effective and positive work environment by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.


Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company.


Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize output.



OTHER DUTIES



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE



Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and four (4) years' experience required.



JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES



Experience with business process modeling (BPM), business process reengineering (BPR), organizational change management, and human capital management.


Experience with industry methods for process improvement, organizational design, or performance optimization.


Possesses strong contractor engagement and solutions development capabilities.


Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.


Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess business requirements.


High level of proficiency in briefing managers and communicating recommendations regarding status of project.


Excellent verbal and written communications skills.


Superior relationship management skills.


Ability to effectively interact with management and staff at all levels within a multi-level organization.


Ability to proactively identify problems and effectively respond.


Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.


Excellent computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Access, Excel, Word, Outlook).


Proven ability to perform under pressure and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.


Broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex issues.


Ability to effectively work both individually and in a team environment.



LANGUAGE SKILLS



Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professiona1 journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.



MATHEMATICAL SKILLS



Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.



REASONING ABILITY



Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.


Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.



CNI CORE COMPETENCIES



Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.



COMPLIANCE



Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.



EOE including Disability/Vet



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