Program Analyst II

The Program Analyst II supports the mission of the National Center of Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registries (NCEH/ATSDR). This position performs a variety of technical and administrative support services, data review, and supports the eClearance process including policies and procedures.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

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

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property. 

• Has knowledge of CDC, NCEH and ATSDR Clearance policies and procedures.

• Possesses advanced knowledge of CDC’s Publishing Portal systems including eClearance (document clearance), STARS (funding and project determination clearance), Publishing Reporting system (management system), Public Access to Publications processing (CDC/ATSDR mandated), and Data Use Agreement clearance.

• Has advanced/elevated systems permissions to perform various tasks, including setting up new users, inactivating users when they leave the CIO, maintaining group reviewer roles, and updating the members of those roles when needed.

• Possesses collaborative communication skills, including the ability to develop and present to management detailed status reports.

  Has the ability to communicate well with people at all levels of authority, expertise, and technical knowledge.

• Works well under pressure, capable of juggling and prioritizing multiple assignments, with excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent research and analytical skills with ability to identify problems, determine accuracy / relevance of information, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.

• Solid business management skills relevant to carrying out day-to-day responsibilities.

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), SharePoint and project management software.

• Ability to employ a collaborative, customer service approach and

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Exceptional organization skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and to meet specified deadlines

• Ability to appropriately raise issues and concerns for resolution.

• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, including executive management

• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment toward the successful achievement of goals

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

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

• Monitors and processes all documents coming from and going to other CIOs for cross clearance. Keeps track of when documents are approaching the due date and reaches out to the other CIO (outgoing XC) or internal reviewers (incoming XC) when needed. Also requests expedited review if needed.

• Monitors the system workflows and adjusts when needed (e.g. delegating items, adjustments to routing, etc.).

• Is the first line of customer/technical support for all users of the Publishing Portal systems that are with NCEH/ATSDR.

• Develops and executes quality assurance testing to ensure new system functionality is working properly.

• Acts as the liaison between end-users and programmers, submitting tickets to the help desk when needed and following up with the end-user to ensure that the issue has been resolved.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience; or equivalent combination of education / experience. Experience in program analysis and evaluation. Expertise in Microsoft applications such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

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.   

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. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).