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Competitive Innovations, LLC

Senior Foreign Assistance Program Analyst IV

Competitive Innovations, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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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). 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, 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:

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 program deadlines are met in a timely and efficient manner. Coordinate with the GOR in the administration and coordination of programs. Work directly with the Team Lead and Deputy Directors to oversee program funding for the assigned portfolio. Develop goals, objectives, and programs for utilization of foreign assistance funding. Collect grant documentation for review by decision-making panels to select grant recipients within available funding levels. Liaise with offices involved in administration, financial planning, and acquisition of program funding. Communicate verbally and in writing to provide briefings, status reviews, and advice to other DRL program staff and senior personnel on grant issues. Manage pre-award, award, and ongoing management and monitoring of programs globally. Monitor grantee budget execution and drawdowns to ensure program objectives are met 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 foreign assistance funding. Stay informed on political environment changes and global issues impacting the region by engaging with grantees, human rights defenders, researchers, and other funders. Communicate DRL’s program objectives to other relevant offices and agencies. Coordinate with policy colleagues to prepare papers and briefings for DRL Bureau leadership. Prepare budget and programmatic reports tracking grant obligation data and successes. Review and analyze program proposals for decision-making panels. Respond to auditor inquiries and Congressional requests regarding programs. Attend stakeholder workshops and conferences, provide program monitoring, and technical assistance to grantees. Coordinate and assist DRL/GP Leadership in program administration and coordination. Strategic Planning:

Provide strategic guidance on sensitive human rights issues, working with private sector and other donors. Engage in high-level public-private engagements with leadership. Develop expertise in programming and community engagement, including Do No Harm principles. Communications:

Develop communication strategies to disseminate policy requirements. Maintain documentation and audit trails of past activities for organizational continuity. Minimum Qualifications:

Active Secret Security Clearance Bachelor's degree with 12-15 years, Master's with 8-10 years, or PhD with 5-7 years of relevant experience Knowledge and experience in international programming and NGO administration Understanding of legal requirements of foreign assistance funds Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Experience in fast-paced professional environments Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision Leadership experience and ability to handle diverse work styles Preferred: HUBZone resident status (see link)

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