Management Analyst IV

Management Analyst IV

This position requires an active Secret clearance and a demonstrated professional-level proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

The Management Analyst IV supports the Strategy and Resources Unit (WHA/PPC/SRU) by ensuring the effective execution of foreign assistance programs. This role involves expert program planning, policy coordination, budget representation, and performance monitoring, particularly focusing on migration management and Central America.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Management Analyst IV: $143,000.00

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Management Analyst IV Responsibilities Include:

• Expert Program Planning, Execution, and Monitoring
  • Apprises PPC Deputy Director and Director of issues as appropriate. Supports the identification and resolution of issues or problems in programming, preferably before implementation. Communicates any issues or problems immediately to WHA to ensure their comprehensive resolution.
  • Regularly monitor how implementing partners' content is created, organized, and named to ensure compliance with U.S. government standards. Use that information to collect and report on indicators of success, collaborating closely with the interagency, and other offices as appropriate.
• Budget Representation and Training
  • Represent and communicate WHA's program objectives and policies to other State Department and USG offices. Liaise with WHA offices, Department bureaus that provide grants to WHA, interagency offices, and WHA posts involved in administration, financial planning, and acquisition of program funding.
  • Foreign Assistance Performance Monitoring
  • Along with the WHA/PPC/SRU Performance Management Officer, track program implementation effectiveness of WHA-managed assistance.
  • Compile and analyze complex interagency-provided and third-party data that assesses the performance of U.S. assistance implementers in support of Administration foreign policy goals.
• Policy Coordination
  • Conduct analyses and coordinate policy issues associated with USG assistance programs and initiatives, particularly for Central America with relevant WHA offices, USAID/LAC, INL, PM, PRM, EB and other Department or USAID functional bureaus with equities in assistance to the Western Hemisphere.
• Foreign Assistance Budget Planning, Tracking, and Coordination
  • Ensure effective execution of budget and program requirements, establishing systematic methods of program execution, evaluation, or advocacy; assessing activities to determine funding requirements and to determine whether funding is warranted and available.
  • Make recommendations to WHA and Grants Officers on budget planning figures to meet stated programmatic goals and objectives.
  • Develop program budgets and track foreign assistance funding expenditures in grants and more broadly for the overall WHA foreign assistance budget.
  • Recommend allocations of foreign assistance program budgets to WHA leadership.
  • Provide verbal and written feedback to other Department functional bureaus on foreign assistance availability and/or limitations in WHA because of earmarks, certifications, and funding mechanisms.
• Congressional Notifications (CNs) and Pre-Obligation Requirements
  • Track Congressional holds on foreign assistance appropriated to WHA through bilateral or regional initiatives.
  • Coordinate, draft, and submit Congressionally-required spend plans, Notifications, or other pre-obligation reports or documents.

Management Analyst IV Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, or other related fields. OR
• Bachelor's Degree combined with additional training or certifications in, and/or five years of experience in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, or other related fields.
• Education and/or equivalent experience in Latin American issues. preferred
• At least 3 years' experience and background in WHA-managed foreign assistance project administration and/or oversight.
• Additional professional training in program management, executive writing, and federal budget and programming guidelines is a welcome addition.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with budget planning and execution and collating quantitative and qualitative data.
• Understanding of Congressional appropriations, budget allocation, and Notification procedures.
• Knowledge of the State Department and federal grants management.
• A demonstrated professional-level proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese language.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Experience assisting in the planning of conferences, events, grants management trainings, or presentations for senior officials.

Additional Requirements

• Requires Active SECRET Security Clearance. Yes
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Other

• Expected schedule - 8:15 - 4:45
• Travel twice per year for up to 1 week each, international travel an active passport required.
• On-site requirement 100%
• No relocation assistance provided at this time

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Keywords

• International Program Analyst/Specialist
• Foreign Policy Research & Evaluation Analyst
• Global Affairs Operations Officer
• Policy and Grants Management Specialist
• Senior Program & Policy Advisor (WHA Focus)

Similar Job Titles

• ("Foreign Policy" OR "International Relations") AND ("Research & Evaluation" OR "M&E") AND ("Latin America" OR "WHA")
• ("Grants Management" OR "Federal Grants") AND ("Budget Planning" OR "Congressional Appropriations")
• ("State Department" OR "DOS")
• Spanish OR Portuguese
• ("Qualitative Research" AND "Quantitative Research")

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