ICITAP Regional Advisor

Amentum•Washington, DC

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Regional Advisor in Washington, DC. This role involves providing programmatic and process-related advice, guidance, mentorship, and support to headquarters and field-based program teams. The advisor will review programmatic, financial, and administrative reports, interpret directives and regulations, and assess program effectiveness. They will also conduct financial analysis, maintain records, and coordinate with various government officials and host country representatives to design, develop, and implement capacity development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government Public Trust.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust.
Proven experience in assessing and evaluating international development programs or projects.
Proven experience in managing the budget and procurement functions of a program/project.
Proven experience in coordinating and/or developing capacity development project proposals.
Proven experience in developing and conducting briefings for various program stakeholders.
Proven experience in writing briefing papers to support international development programs.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 or equivalent.
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Influencing/Negotiating
Interpersonal Skills
Self-Management
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Overseas experience supporting capacity development programs.
Program management experience
Contracting/procurement experience

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic and process-related advice, guidance, mentorship, and support to headquarters and field-based program teams.
Review programmatic, financial, and administrative reports and documents for accuracy and appropriateness; provide recommended edits, advice, and guidance for improvements.
Serve as an expert analyst in reviewing and interpreting new and established directives, instructions, and regulations to determine their impact on complex or new programs.
Serve as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes, and systems.
Provide expert analysis and evaluations to management encompassing programmatic milestones, schedules, and budgetary resources planning and execution required for effective management, operations and decision making in support of a program/project or functional area.
Research, analyze and prepare background information on the legal, social, political, and economic context in which an ICITAP program operates in order to support program managers in preparing proposals and program plans.
Assist the regional assistant director to define and implement goals and program performance standards.
Coordinate with ICITAP Headquarters, U.S. embassy representatives, and other U.S. government officials to design, develop, and implement capacity development projects.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with host country law enforcement and government officials to foster specific goals and objectives.
Perform financial analysis to include developing and tracking program budgets, reviewing invoices, and analyzing financial reports.
Maintain accurate records relating to ICITAP program activities and outputs.