Competitive Innovations, LLC
Senior Foreign Assistance Program Analyst III
Competitive Innovations, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Competitive Innovations, LLC (CI) is seeking a
Sr. Foreign Assistance Program Analyst/Subject Matter Expert III
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, including regional bureaus, the Office of Acquisitions Management, the Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison, 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:
Maintain, update, and develop systems for the efficient retrieval of documents related to Democracy Fund, HRDF, transfer funding, and special Congressionally-mandated funds; track grant awards. Develop strategies and work with the Applied Learning and Evaluation team to create portfolio-specific evaluation indicators. Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts I and II to ensure program deadlines are met efficiently. Collaborate with the Grants Officer Representative on program administration and coordination. Oversee program funding for assigned portfolios with Team Lead and Deputy Directors. Develop goals, objectives, and programs for foreign assistance funding utilization. Collect grant documentation for review by decision-making panels. Liaise with offices involved in program administration, financial planning, and acquisition. Provide verbal and written briefings, status reviews, and advice to DRL staff and senior personnel on grant issues. Manage pre-award, award, and ongoing monitoring of programs globally. Monitor grantee budgets and drawdowns to meet program objectives in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Negotiate program solicitation language with regional bureaus, Post leadership, and within DRL. Advise senior Bureau officials on foreign assistance funding development. Stay informed on political and regional issues impacting programs by engaging with grantees, human rights defenders, researchers, and funders. Communicate DRL's program objectives across government offices involved in Democracy Funds. Coordinate with policy colleagues for regional or thematic briefings and papers. Prepare budget and programmatic reports tracking grant obligations and successes. Review and analyze program proposals for grant selection panels. Respond to auditor inquiries and Congressional information requests. Participate in stakeholder workshops, conferences, and provide program monitoring and technical assistance. Assist in the foreign assistance funding lifecycle, including pre- and post-award phases. Coordinate with DRL/GP leadership on program administration and international human rights and democracy programs.
Additional responsibilities:
Liaise with U.S. embassies and consulates on grants management. Draft reports, internal papers, and memoranda regarding evaluations. Organize and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences. Undertake training to enhance skills relevant to U.S. policy and programming priorities. Support travel for senior officials and conduct program monitoring visits as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance. Bachelor’s degree with 10-12 years, Master’s with 8-10 years, or PhD with 5-7 years of experience. Experience managing international programming and understanding of NGO administration. Knowledge of legal requirements for foreign assistance funds. Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200. Experience in fast-paced, demanding environments and managing priorities. Leadership experience and ability to handle diverse work styles. HUBZone residency is preferred (check status at
https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5 ).
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Sr. Foreign Assistance Program Analyst/Subject Matter Expert III
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, including regional bureaus, the Office of Acquisitions Management, the Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison, 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:
Maintain, update, and develop systems for the efficient retrieval of documents related to Democracy Fund, HRDF, transfer funding, and special Congressionally-mandated funds; track grant awards. Develop strategies and work with the Applied Learning and Evaluation team to create portfolio-specific evaluation indicators. Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts I and II to ensure program deadlines are met efficiently. Collaborate with the Grants Officer Representative on program administration and coordination. Oversee program funding for assigned portfolios with Team Lead and Deputy Directors. Develop goals, objectives, and programs for foreign assistance funding utilization. Collect grant documentation for review by decision-making panels. Liaise with offices involved in program administration, financial planning, and acquisition. Provide verbal and written briefings, status reviews, and advice to DRL staff and senior personnel on grant issues. Manage pre-award, award, and ongoing monitoring of programs globally. Monitor grantee budgets and drawdowns to meet program objectives in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Negotiate program solicitation language with regional bureaus, Post leadership, and within DRL. Advise senior Bureau officials on foreign assistance funding development. Stay informed on political and regional issues impacting programs by engaging with grantees, human rights defenders, researchers, and funders. Communicate DRL's program objectives across government offices involved in Democracy Funds. Coordinate with policy colleagues for regional or thematic briefings and papers. Prepare budget and programmatic reports tracking grant obligations and successes. Review and analyze program proposals for grant selection panels. Respond to auditor inquiries and Congressional information requests. Participate in stakeholder workshops, conferences, and provide program monitoring and technical assistance. Assist in the foreign assistance funding lifecycle, including pre- and post-award phases. Coordinate with DRL/GP leadership on program administration and international human rights and democracy programs.
Additional responsibilities:
Liaise with U.S. embassies and consulates on grants management. Draft reports, internal papers, and memoranda regarding evaluations. Organize and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences. Undertake training to enhance skills relevant to U.S. policy and programming priorities. Support travel for senior officials and conduct program monitoring visits as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance. Bachelor’s degree with 10-12 years, Master’s with 8-10 years, or PhD with 5-7 years of experience. Experience managing international programming and understanding of NGO administration. Knowledge of legal requirements for foreign assistance funds. Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200. Experience in fast-paced, demanding environments and managing priorities. Leadership experience and ability to handle diverse work styles. HUBZone residency is preferred (check status at
https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5 ).
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