Program Analyst

Creative Corrections, LLC•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Creative Corrections is seeking a Program Analyst for a contract role with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. This position supports the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in managing enterprise risk, management controls, and records management. The Program Analyst will help identify, assess, and mitigate risks across INL programs, test the effectiveness of management controls, ensure compliance with records management policies (including FOIA), and assist with special projects to enhance internal operations and regulatory compliance. This role is crucial for advancing public trust by ensuring the efficacy of INL's management controls and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Six to ten years’ experience in a relevant field
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change
A Secret security clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Bureau’s and the Department’s structure, missions, functions, and operations to coordinate extensive studies related to assessing and improving the Bureau’s management controls as well as identifying, assessing and tracking risk across multi-million dollar programs related to accomplishing its mission.
Demonstrate knowledge of project management and/or case management processes and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally to conduct fact finding interviews, meet with management officials, and present recommendations to management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing to develop policy, guidance, instructions, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
Demonstrate analytical skills to identify trends analysis over oversight, management controls and risk profiles.
Demonstrate background on Enterprise Risk Management and records management.

Responsibilities

Receive direction from the INL/SAO/AT/A Branch Chief and maintain open, timely, and effective communications.
Assist with gathering, analyzing, consolidating, and preparing data for analysis, documents, and activity reports.
Respond to oversight community requests for information and coordinate responses to engagements related to risk and/or management controls.
Assist and support auditors examining the Bureau’s programs and projects for compliance.
Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring management information technological systems for oversight activities and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in compliance with OMB Circular A-50.
Engage relevant INL staff and other Department representatives as subject matter experts.
Assist in coordinating property management activities, including tracking and monitoring End Use Monitoring (EUM) requirements.
Liaise with post, program offices, and implementing partners on property accountability.
Support site visits and verification activities.
Assist in coordinating relevant training modules related to management controls and risk.
Develop a records management process (final approval by a Civil Servant).
Manage records in accordance with Department policies and federal regulations, including processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Coordinate with relevant program offices to identify responsive records.
Ensure proper records retention and disposition, and maintain compliance with records management requirements.
Participate in special projects individually or as part of a team.
Assist in interpreting government-wide legislation and regulations as well as Departmental policies affecting areas of responsibility and assess their impact on Bureau program activities.
Coordinate the submission of information for weekly/quarterly activity reports for INL/SAO/AT.
Maintain and track monthly and weekly summaries.
Assist in managing and updating SharePoint database and other systems, including shared files and folders.
Comply with all appropriate regulations, internal controls, and Standard Operating Procedures to protect organizational integrity and prevent unauthorized use or misappropriation of all classified and sensitive (but unclassified) material and equipment.
Report security violations/problems to appropriate authority.