Planning Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Planning Specialist

Dulles, VA, United States (On-site)

Job Title: Planning Specialist

Job Code: ADM
568

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

No supervisory/management authority

• 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…