Analyst III: Health Programs Activity Manager
About The Position
Nakupuna Companies seeks an Analyst III: Health Programs Activity Manager. The Office of Health Programs (OHP) serves as the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy’s (GHSD) central office for health program implementation and oversight. OHP protects Americans and enhances U.S. security and prosperity by providing technical leadership and award management for lifesaving global health programs. OHP advances international efforts to combat HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and maternal and child health challenges that threaten global stability and U.S. interests. OHP ensures that U.S. investments in global health achieve measurable results. OHP staff collaborate with foreign governments, organizations, industry, and non-governmental actors to strengthen health systems, improve access to essential services, and reduce morbidity and mortality among children, mothers, and families. The Office develops, implements, and coordinates health program policies and initiatives that promote well-governed country health systems capable of responding to the needs of their people and acting responsibly within the international system. OHP also leads efforts to coordinate health programming with other global donors, support the scale-up of evidence-based best practices, and build self-sufficient health systems abroad. Through this work, OHP saves lives, fosters global health security, and advances U.S. national, economic, and health interests.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address challenges.
- Demonstrated expertise in the design, management, and oversight of a diverse range of funding instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, and government-to-government (G2G) mechanisms
- Experience managing or supporting awards to faith-based organizations and/or G2G mechanisms, with an understanding of the unique programmatic, partnership, and accountability considerations associated with these approaches
- Strong knowledge of federal award regulations, policies, and compliance requirements, including award administration, monitoring, risk management, and stewardship of U.S. government resources
- Skills in stakeholder engagement, collaborative program design, capacity strengthening, and partnership development across governments, implementing partners, faith-based organizations, civil society, and other key actors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and report-writing abilities and the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences
- Ability to manage transitions to new funding mechanisms and support effective award implementation, including planning, coordination, problem-solving, and maintaining continuity of program objectives during periods of change.
- Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in program design, award management, and oversight of diverse funding mechanisms, including innovation, faith-based, and Government-to-Government initiatives
- Demonstrated experience supporting program implementation in a government, donor, or international development context
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of new program instruments, including Innovation funding, Faith Initiative, G2G awards, and other mechanisms as assigned
- Advise on award design and awarding processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and alignment with Department objectives
- Facilitate transitions to new State Department funding mechanisms by providing technical guidance, coordination, and capacity-building support to relevant stakeholders
- Support future award management, including implementation oversight, monitoring, reporting, and compliance
- Develop and disseminate guidance documents, tools, standard operating procedures, and training materials related to new instruments and award management
- Engage with internal teams, implementing partners, grantees, faith-based organizations, partner governments, and other stakeholders to support successful implementation and sustainability
- Provide technical input on risk areas, operational challenges, and implementation bottlenecks, and recommend practical solutions
- Document lessons learned and best practices and recommend improvements to strengthen future mechanisms and award implementation
- Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for Bureau leadership and other stakeholders
- Coordinate across offices and teams to ensure award planning and implementation are integrated with broader Bureau priorities and processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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