Job Description

Program Specialist

This position requires an active Secret clearance

The Program Specialist will support program development, management, planning, and oversight, ensuring effective execution of program goals.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Specialist: $129,759 Annual

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.

Program Specialist Responsibilities Include: 

• Serve as a Programming Officer who assists the Senior Programming Officer(s), the Grants Officer Representative(s), and the Grants Officer (GO) with program development, program management, country assessment planning, and oversight.
• Organize intra-departmental and interagency meetings.
• Maintain files, including strategic documents, individual country work plans, program budgets, and assessment plans and reports.
• Assist in preparing and administering the program’s financial milestones throughout the grant and contract lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout, including:
  • Preparation of invoices and associated documents for the GO’s review and approval.
  • Participate in program review meetings and attend meetings that pertain to ongoing programs and new requirements, as required.
  • Coordinate efforts with the acquisition management office on grant-related issues.
  • Attend office, team, and program meetings, as required.
  • Travel to monitor programs, as required.
  • Serve as one of the office’s points of contact for grant-related vetting matters.
  • Utilize classified resources from the Bureau for Intelligence and Research (INR) and other offices to perform classified searches; analyze sources and content to determine whether there has been a gross violation of human rights or other derogatory offense.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Program Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in International Relations, International Development Management, or Public Administration.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Clearance:

• Active SECRET Security Clearance is required.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in international relations, human rights, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with current federal grant policies, federal budget regulations, and the ability to apply them in the work environment.
• Experience with cost-analysis techniques and program evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills, including both quantitative and qualitative analysis of programs.
• Experience with U.S. government, NGO, or international organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with human rights and democracy records of foreign governments and applicable international standards.
• Experience with conflict/post-conflict situations, human rights, and atrocity issues, particularly in authoritarian or post-authoritarian regimes.
• Experience living and working abroad is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of international relations theories and practices.
• Ability to assist in shaping programs addressing mass atrocities, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
• Highly organized with demonstrated administrative skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically up to two times a year, for up to one week at a time.
• Active passport required.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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.

Knowledge

·  Federal Grant Policies

·  Human Rights and Democracy Standards

·  International Relations

·  Budget Policies and Regulations

·  Conflict/Post-Conflict Situations

Job titles 

·  Program Coordinator

·  Grants Manager

·  Program Analyst

·  International Program Officer

·  Project Manager

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal-opportunity employer. Please visit Cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.