Deputy Site Director - Cherokee Nation Businesses

Please Note: We are in the initial stages of sourcing candidates for this potential opportunity. We do not have an existing contract for this work. In the event we are selected through the competitive process, we would like to quickly draw upon a pool of talented professionals and are accepting prospective applications now.

Deputy Site Director

Under the direction of the Site Director , will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and oversight of assigned site/project.  Ensure the highest levels of business practices are in place and continuously monitor and make recommendations to operational controls, process improvements, and personnel performance and accountability.   

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Deputy Site Director:
• 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.

Deputy Site Director Responsibilities Include: 

• Oversees operations across assigned department(s) to deliver safe and secure childcare and accountability in accordance with the contract statement of work.
• Understands and maintains operating budgets across the contract.
• Supervises functional leads across various departments.
• Analyzes organizational and operational problems to develop or approve timely and economical solutions.
• Enforces implementation plans and corrective action plans.
• Applies change, risk, and resource management principles to all operations functions.
• Coordinates and enhances employee efforts; motivates and develops staff; facilitates communications between management and employees.
• Provides detailed updates to leadership by participating in meetings and coordinating, consolidating, developing, and delivering/presenting associated meeting materials (e.g., slides, reports, assessments).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Deputy Site Director Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 10+  5+ years of experience.
•  Experience with large companies in a senior leadership role. 
• Experience overseeing and managing large projects and a proven track record of success with emergency/contingency contract environments with the federal government.
• Strong understanding of operations in a multi-functional organization that may include public works, medical, food service, recreation, education, housing, logistics, childcare, and social service functions
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills are required to manage approximately 2,000 employees.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral, visual, and written.
• Excellent time management skills and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytic and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with various individuals in a diverse community.
• Proficient computer skills working with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ORR UC Portal
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple work sites and teams.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to comfortably interact with senior-level personnel.
• Outstanding interaction skills, tact, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts in conjunction with information or data to draw conclusions and make time-sensitive decisions affecting resources and children in our care.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting (CNMC) 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. 

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.  Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.