Program Manager V

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

17h•$175,800 - $175,804•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager will lead and support initiatives that deepen partnerships with U.S. allies and international stakeholders in alignment with U.S. national economic and security objectives. The role manages digital, cyber, and emerging technology foreign assistance activities, overseeing program implementation and evaluating operational effectiveness to advance U.S. policy objectives. Working across U.S. government agencies, including the Department of State, the Program Manager advances cyberspace, digital, and emerging technology policies through strategic engagements and supports bilateral and multilateral diplomacy-focused efforts through targeted programming. The position calls for strong program and resource management skills, foreign policy expertise, and experience navigating interagency processes. The Program Manager coordinates multiple complex foreign assistance programs, overseeing program design, implementer performance, and day-to-day operations to meet milestones within approved budgets. The role guides implementation of CDP objectives, supports CDP/STIIC leadership and colleagues, contributes to grant applications and proposals, and coordinates with policy-unit colleagues and Department stakeholders. Working independently and collaboratively, the Program Manager adapts programming to changing circumstances and U.S. government standards; identifies and resolves issues; supports evaluations; collects indicator data and success stories; analyzes assistance recipients and develops engagement plans; and drafts memos, reports, talking points, and briefing materials. This position is based in Washington, DC. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. The role requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship; the posting also states the government contract restricts the position to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and requires documentation of that status. Travel for program oversight is required. The position has no supervisory or management authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent.
Ability to support the design of program goals, objectives, outputs, and performance measurement systems, including results frameworks, and provide input to monitoring and evaluation planning and reporting.
Ability to coordinate with interagency partners and manage complex systems.
Effective oral and written communication with diverse stakeholders, including Department Bureaus, U.S. agencies, Embassies, Congress, and other partners.
Ability to travel for program oversight.
Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing or moving around the office for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least 15 years of experience with government management policies and procedures, government accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, and restrictions on programming stemming from Congressional provisions.
At least 10 years of experience developing and implementing foreign assistance capacity-building programs and managing complex projects and processes, with interpersonal, customer service, writing, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
Regional expertise.
Strong understanding of foreign affairs and U.S. national and economic security policy priorities related to ICT, cyberspace, and emerging technology issues.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead multiple complex foreign assistance programs aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
Oversee program design, implementer performance, and day-to-day operations to meet project and department milestones within approved budgets.
Guide implementation and coordination of CDP objectives and programs.
Support CDP/STIIC leadership in keeping day-to-day tasks and milestones on target, applying knowledge of Department processes and complex technical and business matters.
Assist in developing grant applications and proposals, coordinating with CDP policy-unit colleagues and Department stakeholders.
Work independently and support colleagues and implementing partners in adapting program content to changing circumstances and U.S. government standards.
Identify and resolve implementation issues proactively, communicate concerns to CDP/STIIC leadership, support scheduled program evaluations, and collect indicator data and success stories from partners, Posts, member governments, and interagency members.
Analyze assistance recipients, develop engagement plans, and leverage assistance tools across the Bureau and Department.
Draft memos, reports, talking points, briefing materials, and other required documents.
Collaborate closely with interagency and Department partners.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.