Program Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description PROGRAM ANALYST The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB), Office of Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA), is seeking a qualified individual to provide program management and support services as outlined in the Tasks section below. EB/CBA plays a primary role in supporting U.S. firms doing business overseas. The office is responsible for managing commercial and business affairs programs, developing strategic advocacy assistance for U.S. businesses, integrating business perspectives into our nation's foreign and economic policy, and supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems globally. Clearance Requirement: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret security clearance Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated program management experience in the private sector, government, or non-profit industries. Strong organizational and budget management skills. Excellent writing skills and the ability to craft guidance and messaging geared at internal and external audiences. Demonstrated ability to facilitate large events with numerous agenda items and programs. Knowledge of the organizational structure of the State Department preferred, but not required. Experience promoting private sector investment in emerging markets preferred, but not required. Experience working on Ukraine-related issues preferred, but not required. Duties and Responsibilities Develop and manage a Ukraine Business Facilitation program project scheme possibly through an online platform for eliciting and funding post proposals to respond to the situation in Ukraine and the affected region. Respond to inquiries from posts regarding the project plans and proposals. Synthesize and summarize key quantitative data from mission plan submissions, including through charts and graphs as appropriate. Evaluate and prioritize post proposals for office leadership review and approval. Oversee implementation of projects through regular contact with posts - including funding allocation and project execution within specified timelines. Communicate with small, medium, and large business owners and executives, and entrepreneurs on the programs of the CBA and the State Department, and coordinate with office colleagues to respond to their requests for assistance related to the Ukraine Business Facilitation program and related efforts. Assist in cultivating a network of partners supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Ukraine and the affected region. Assist in drafting speeches, memos and other material for business outreach and engagement efforts. Coordinate with EB, regional bureaus, the interagency, and other key stakeholders on the office's business and entrepreneurship engagement efforts related to Ukraine reconstruction and recovery. Brief CBA and EB leadership, as needed, on progress of all lines of effort. Coordinate with regional bureaus and other key stakeholders as appropriate, to synthesize and summarize key qualitative elements of the Ukraine Business Facilitation program to include success stories, private sector outreach, and forward strategy priorities. Work with office leadership and other EB officials to promote business outreach activities related to office and Department leadership engagements with the private sector on Ukraine reconstruction and recovery. Other Program Analyst support as needed by EB/CBA.

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