Senior Foreign Assistance Program Analyst IV

Washington, DC

Competitive Innovations, LLC (CI) is seeking a Sr. Foreign Assistance Program Analyst/Subject Matter Expert to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), Office of Global Programs. The Sr. Subject Matter Expert represents and communicates DRL’s program objectives to other State Department and U.S government offices involved in programming Democracy Fund and Human Rights and Democracy Funds (HRDF) and other transfer funding to include, but not be limited to, regional bureaus, Office of Acquisitions Management, Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison office, Office of Management and Budget and USAID offices. They liaise and consult on program administration, financial planning and acquisition of programming funds. They will respond to Congressional requests for information regarding programs and DRL program objectives. They will also provide information to the NGO community and other implementing organizations regarding the USG and DRL grants processes. This is a full-time position located in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities:

In coordination with the team lead, develop strategies, and work with the Applied Learning and Evaluation team to develop portfolio specific evaluation indicators as needed.
Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to ensure that program deadlines are being met in a timely and efficient matter.
Coordinate with the GOR in the administration and coordination of programs.
Work directly with Team Lead and Deputy Directors to oversee program funding for assigned portfolio.
Develop goals, objectives and programs for utilization of the foreign assistance funding.
Collect grant documentation for review by decision-making panels who will select grant recipients within available funding levels.
Liaise with offices involved in administration, financial planning and acquisition of program funding.
Skillfully communicate verbally and in writing to provide briefings, status reviews, and advice upon request to the other DRL program staff and senior personnel on grant issues.
Work on designated portfolio in ensure pre-award, award, and ongoing management and monitoring of programs globally.
Monitoring grantee budget execution and drawdowns to ensure program objectives are met and are in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
Negotiate program solicitation language with regional bureaus, Post leadership, and within DRL.
Advise senior Bureau officials on development of goals, objectives and programs for utilization of foreign assistance funding.
Remain informed on the changing political environment in the designated portfolio as well as global issues impacting the region by regularly meeting with grantees, human rights defenders, researchers, and other funders.
Communicate DRL’s program objectives to other State Department and U.S government offices involved in programming Democracy Fund and Human Rights and Democracy Funds (HRDF) and other transfer funding to include, but not be limited to, regional bureaus, Office of Acquisitions Management, Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison office, Office of Management and Budget and USAID offices.
Coordinate with policy colleagues to prepare paper and brief DRL Bureau leadership for meetings on issues related to a specific region or thematic area.
Prepare budget and programmatic reports that track grant obligation data and program successes for active grants.
Review and provide analysis of program proposals to decision-making panels who will select grant recipients within available funding levels.
Prepare responses to auditor inquiries on programs.
Assist with responding to Congressional requests for information regarding programs and DRL program objectives.
Attend stakeholder workshops and conferences on topics related to their duties and responsibilities, provide program monitoring and technical assistance to grantees, while supporting the FTE.
Coordinate and assist the DRL/GP Leadership in the administration and coordination of international human rights and democracy foreign assistance programs.

Strategic Planning:

Provide strategic guidance on sensitive human rights issue including working with private sector and other government donors. In coordination with the Program Analyst, this position will liaise with the Administration priority issues.
Work with leadership to engage with and advance high level public private engagements.
Obtain and maintain expertise in programming and familiarity with the community including expertise in the Do No Harm principals. Work with DRL policy counterparts and outside stakeholders to strengthen the DRL portfolio.

Communications

Develops communication strategies to disseminate new policy requirements to effectively streamline procedures in the Bureau.
Maintains documentation and audit trails of past plans, policies, and decision-making activities to provide for organizational continuity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelors’ degree with 12-15 years of experience or a master’s degree with 8-10 years of experience or a PhD with 5-7 years of work experience
Knowledge of and experience in international programming in addition to relevant education and training, ideally with a strong understanding of domestic and foreign NGO administration
Understand the legal requirements of different types of foreign assistance funds
Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200
Experience working in professional, fast-paced, and demanding environments
The ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
Experience leading teams and ability to handle diverse work styles
Qualified candidates that are HUBZone residents, preferred (check your status here: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5)

Competitive Innovations (CI) is a technology partner and trusted advisor to government and industry customers with critical demand for information technology, program management, cyber security, mission support, and secure high integrity web-based solutions. Founded in July 1999, CI’s dedicated professional team is committed to excellence, persistence, and agility in solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions. CI is a SBA HUBZone certified small business concern, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner/CSP, Kentico Gold Partner, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) prime and Navy SeaPort-NxG prime contractor.

Competitive Innovations, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification proscribed under federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources Department at accommodations@cillc.com.

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Senior Foreign Assistance Program Analyst IV

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