Correspondence Analyst III

The Correspondence Analyst III provides senior level analytical support to achieve successful correspondence operations within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Correspondence Control Center (CCC). This position ensures internal functional teams and external customers are following policies and processes for planning, prioritization and issue resolution of overall correspondence control center activities in the support and achievement of customer goals.

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 government security clearance

• Possession of active DOE Q clearance is highly preferred

• Strong working knowledge of DOE correspondence rules, policies and procedures

• Strong working knowledge of the principles and concepts of information governance to control a variety of DOE NE internal and external correspondence at various stages

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with solid presentation skills

• Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills

• Ability to schedule, plan and lead meetings

• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Works with internal functional teams and external customers for planning, prioritization and issue resolution of overall correspondence control center activities in the support and achievement of customer goals.

Reviews correspondence to assure policy and procedural requirements are followed, contents are adequate and prepared and in the style and tone preferred by the Executive Secretariat and NE.

Ensures documents meet quality standards for readability, logic, flow, and have been properly coordinated.

Recommends approval or disapproval of correspondence.

Establishes priorities, conducts research and recommends assignment of actions to the most appropriate organization. Establishes requirements using judgment and pre-existing criteria and forwards the material accordingly.

Coordinates with senior staff, within NE and other DOE organizations, in providing responses to congressional and stakeholder inquiries.

Oversees and reviews draft responses and coordinates concurrences for NE signature.

Reviews written communications such as congressional correspondence and testimony, issue papers, policy papers, and action/decision documents. Responds to conflicting viewpoints, perspectives and perceptions by bringing the parties involved together to effect resolution through negotiation and persuasion.

Maintains the computerized coordination and tracking system for action assignments and commitments that require acknowledgment or decision by the Assistant Secretary of NE.

Serves as primary support to the NE Chief of Staff (COS) for executing NE CCC procedures for the Office of the Executive Secretariat, executing procedures for concurrence actions (originating outside of NE) and for executing procedures for NE internal actions.

Serve as the primary backup for the NE-1 Front Office.

Provides analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements and optimization.

Consults with clients, analyzes data and recommends innovative solutions.

Makes recommendations for effective distribution of organizational resources.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study and a minimum of seven (7) years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Experience in analyzing policies, systems, operations, and management issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully 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.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $39 to $56 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

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).