Senior Program Specialist with Security Clearance

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States Cherokee Federal Full time

Senior Program Specialist This position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to be considered. The Senior Program Specialist will advise and assist the Grants Officer Representative and Grants Officer with program development, management, planning, and oversight. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Program Specialist: $139,395.00 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Senior Program Specialist Responsibilities Include: * Serve as a Senior Programming Officer who advises and assists the Grants Officer Representative and Grants Officer (GO) with program development, program management, country assessment planning, and oversight. * Organize intra-departmental and interagency meetings. * Maintain files, including strategic documents, individual country work plans, program budgets, and assessment plans and reports. * Prepare and administer program's financial milestones throughout the grant and contract lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout to include: * Preparation of invoices and associated documents for the GO's review and approval. * Participate in program review meetings and attend meetings that pertain to ongoing programs and new requirements, as required. * Coordinate efforts with the acquisition management office on grant-related issues. * Attend office, team, and program meetings, as required. * Travel to monitor programs, as required. * Serve as the office's main point of contact for grant-related vetting matters. * Utilize classified resources from the Bureau for Intelligence and Research (INR) and other offices to perform classified searches; analyze sources and content to determine whether there has been a gross violation of human rights or other derogatory offense. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned * Master's degree required; degree in International Relations, International Development Management, or Public Administration preferred. Senior Program Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: * Requires SECRET Security Clearance, ability to get TS/SCI * 15 years' work experience in related field(s); * Strong analytical skills; * Highly organized/demonstrated administrative skills; * Strong written and oral communications skills; * Willingness to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment; * Experience utilizing cost-analysis techniques and ways to evaluate programs; * Experience utilizing quantitative and/or qualitative analysis and evaluation of programs; Non-governmental organization (NGO) or international organization experience preferred; * Familiarity with human rights and democracy records of foreign governments and an understanding of applicable international standards for human rights; * Familiarity with the principals, theories, and practices of international relations; ability to apply knowledge to shape GCJ programs to address mass atrocities, crimes against humanity, and genocide; * Experience with conflict/post-conflict situations and/or with human rights/atrocities issues in authoritarian countries or countries emerging from authoritarian regimes. * Experience living and working abroad; * Able and interested to develop an expertise quickly in: * Current federal grant policies and regulatory agencies; and * Current federal budget policies and regulations and the ability to apply them to the work environment. * Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information: Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Keywords: * Program Development * Program Management * Grants Administration * International Relations * Human Rights Advocacy Similar Job Titles: * Senior Development Program Specialist * Senior Grants Management Advisor * International Affairs Consultant * Senior Humanitarian Program Officer * Grants Compliance Manager Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.



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