Program Analyst

DecisionPoint | Cortek•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Program Analyst with a Secret Clearance in Washington, DC to support our government customer. This position is onsite. Duties & Responsibilities Assist with program design, development, and management. Tasks include the following: Assist in the preparation, administration, and maintenance of lifecycle grant and contract documents for pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout. Assist in the review of funding applications to ensure alignment with AF strategy, technical requirements, and budget feasibility, as appropriate. In collaboration with the AF assistance hubs overseas, assist in routine program and budget tracking, including analyzing quantitative and qualitative data related to programs, reviewing program reports, and participating in program review meetings. In collaboration with the contractual M&E Specialists, assist in the comprehensive review and assessment of programs, associated activities, and the implementers’ compliance with the contract or grant requirements. This includes assisting the COR/GOR in his/her drafting of CPARS submissions and GOR quarterly, semi-annual, and final grant reports. In collaboration with the Grant Management Specialists and other AF/A staff, complete all actions associated with risk assessment and mitigation. Assist the CORs or GORs with periodic assessments of the COR/GOR file and provide administrative support uploading required documents for COR/GOR review and approval. Assist in drafting program related documentation including program overviews, progress reports, challenges, and lessons learned. Liaise with and inform stakeholders within State Department about AF/A programs, policies, and approaches. Coordinate efforts across the State Department to track cross-cutting issues and encourage information sharing and collaboration across State Department efforts in sub-Saharan Africa. Engage U.S. government interagency counterparts to communicate about AF/A programs, policies, and approaches. Support outreach activities to the U.S. Congress, media, and other public stakeholders. Draft and contribute to AF and State Department reporting and information products on AF/A-managed foreign assistance, including briefing checklists, talking points, fact sheets, cables, and public affairs documents. Conduct research and analysis on program performance and trends. Provide recommendations to improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of AF/A assistance programs. Assist in drafting and implementing standard operating procedures and/or other internal control processes to strengthen AF/A’s management of foreign assistance. Support AF/A knowledge management efforts to capture, organize, and share a comprehensive understanding of U.S. foreign assistance in sub-Saharan Africa. Attend bureau, office, and team meetings, as required. Provide administrative support to AF/A in the implementation of U.S. foreign assistance. Travel to locations in sub-Saharan Africa, as required

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance.
Master’s Degree or equivalent and three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant professional experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of relevant professional experience.
At least three (3) years of experience as a program analyst.
At least three (3) years of experience in multi-tasking complex projects, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving and computer skills.
Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and/or implementing economic, trade, and/or investment assistance programs serving sub-Saharan Africa required.
Demonstrated experience leading or participating in meetings to coordinate economic, trade, and/or investment assistance programs among internal and/or external stakeholders required.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and specialized experience in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated multi-tasking and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience encouraging innovation and/or private sector engagement in programming desired.

Responsibilities

Assist with program design, development, and management.
Assist in the preparation, administration, and maintenance of lifecycle grant and contract documents for pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout.
Assist in the review of funding applications to ensure alignment with AF strategy, technical requirements, and budget feasibility, as appropriate.
Assist in routine program and budget tracking, including analyzing quantitative and qualitative data related to programs, reviewing program reports, and participating in program review meetings.
Assist in the comprehensive review and assessment of programs, associated activities, and the implementers’ compliance with the contract or grant requirements.
Complete all actions associated with risk assessment and mitigation.
Assist the CORs or GORs with periodic assessments of the COR/GOR file and provide administrative support uploading required documents for COR/GOR review and approval.
Assist in drafting program related documentation including program overviews, progress reports, challenges, and lessons learned.
Liaise with and inform stakeholders within State Department about AF/A programs, policies, and approaches.
Coordinate efforts across the State Department to track cross-cutting issues and encourage information sharing and collaboration across State Department efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Engage U.S. government interagency counterparts to communicate about AF/A programs, policies, and approaches.
Support outreach activities to the U.S. Congress, media, and other public stakeholders.
Draft and contribute to AF and State Department reporting and information products on AF/A-managed foreign assistance, including briefing checklists, talking points, fact sheets, cables, and public affairs documents.
Conduct research and analysis on program performance and trends.
Provide recommendations to improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of AF/A assistance programs.
Assist in drafting and implementing standard operating procedures and/or other internal control processes to strengthen AF/A’s management of foreign assistance.
Support AF/A knowledge management efforts to capture, organize, and share a comprehensive understanding of U.S. foreign assistance in sub-Saharan Africa.
Attend bureau, office, and team meetings, as required.
Provide administrative support to AF/A in the implementation of U.S. foreign assistance.
Travel to locations in sub-Saharan Africa, as required