Planning Specialist

Dulles, VA, United States (On-site)

Job Title: Planning Specialist

Job Code: ADM568

Location: Dulles, VA

Reports to: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date: 9/30/2026

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 TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Position Summary:

Cherokee Preting is seeking a fully cleared Planning Specialist to support our Client in Northern Virginia. The Planning Specialist will have a Full Scope Poly at time of application and will be charged with supporting financial/accounting actions, training events and act as a liaison.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Planning Specialist: $160,000 – $175,000

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 program manager for client coordinating, tracking, and monitoring administrative and program support activity.

• Monitor and maintain spending plans for fiscal year and maintain program accounting records.

• Coordinate with other entities within the organization to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures as they pertain to program activity.

• Draft and coordinate necessary documentation (e.g. cables) to include travel schedules, funding and documenting certifications/training.

• Interface with office staff outside Headquarters - to coordinate training events, training agendas, student participation and instruction.

• Coordinate, track, and monitor program support activities using a series of Sponsor-specific databases and COTS software applications.

• Reconcile receipts and expenditures for individual programs’ monthly and quarterly financial statements.

• Adhere to tradecraft and security guidelines, practices and regulations to preserve the security and safety of the programs.

• Maintain accountability and ensure proper usage of customer systems and devices.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have three (5) or more years of relevant experience.

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph level clearance at time of application.

• Must have experience providing Business Consulting responsible for program support activities including finance and personnel management.

• Experience at developing program specific spending plans, which are constantly analyzed and refined using near real time proprietary financial databases.

• Able to serve as a liaison to other groups within the organization, identify and document leading practices of regulatory compliance making sure critical programmatic documents, workflow patterns, personnel information, and financial records are maintained for continuity purposes in accordance with existing SOPs.

• Must have good communication (written and oral) skills to perform briefings and complete required reports

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel) and data analytics

• Must be a US Citizen.

• This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

• 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:

• Desired to have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

• Preferred to have accounting, banking, finance experience or academic background.

• Desired working knowledge of AML/KYC regulations

• Preferred to have experience with the Client and their systems

• Preferred to have experience with cable writing.

• Preferred to have experience with accounting systems like Quickbooks or Peachtree.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.