NTEL MID – Supply Chain Intel Gathering Specialist
***This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance***
Location- Redstone Arsenal, AL
Job Description
Focuses on collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on inventory, logistics, suppliers, and performance to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the supply chain. Takes this data and drafts detailed reports on the nature, scope, and impact of compromises, including actionable recommendations.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Manager: 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.
Key Responsibilities
Data Collection & Monitoring: Gather and maintain data on inventory levels, logistics performance, supplier operations, and delivery timelines
Analysis & Insight Generation: Analyze collected data to identify trends, bottlenecks, cost drivers, and efficiency gains; use statistical and analytical methods to support strategic decisions
Reporting & Visualization: Build dashboards, performance reports, and KPI trackers; present findings clearly to operations, procurement, and management teams
Supplier & Vendor Assessment: Evaluate vendor performance, compliance, and risk; maintain relationships with shippers and suppliers
Process Improvement: Recommend and support initiatives to optimize supply chain processes, reduce waste, and improve service delivery
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with procurement, logistics, IT, and planning teams to integrate data into decision‑making and operational workflows
Key Requirements
Analytical & Data Skills — Proficiency in data analysis tools, SQL, Excel, and business intelligence platforms
Supply Chain Knowledge — Understanding of inventory management, logistics, procurement, and supplier risk management
Problem‑Solving — Ability to diagnose issues and propose actionable solutions
Communication — Clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively conduct reporting and presentation of complex data to non‑technical stakeholders
Technology Fluency — Comfort with AI‑assisted analytics, forecasting tools, and automation platform
Experience: 5+ years in a similar role; in defense sectors, 5–10 years in DoD/IC or related environments
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Education — bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business analytics, logistics, or related field
Certifications — APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)/ Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or other relevant credentials not required but preferred
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) 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 CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, Accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar supply chain intelligence, analytics, logistics, or related role
- 5–10 years of experience in Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or related environments for defense-sector work
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business analytics, logistics, or a related field
- Proficiency with data analysis tools, SQL, Excel, and business intelligence platforms
- Knowledge of inventory management, logistics, procurement, and supplier risk management
- Ability to produce reports and communicate complex data to nontechnical stakeholders
- Ability to pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or another relevant supply chain credential
What We Do
Cherokee Federal is a top federal contractor that empowers mission success for over 60 U.S. federal agencies by delivering innovative solutions in defense, technology, health, and intelligence, focusing on solving complex challenges and serving national missions.
