Program Specialist

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Job description

Overview

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Enterprise Systems & Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services' company, is looking for a Program Specialist to support US Agency for International Development, Middle East Bureau.

The Program Specialist will lead, coordinate, organize, liaise, and manage program tasks for the contract, to provide support across assigned programmatic and technical offices within the USAID Middle East Bureau. Additionally, the Program Specialist will analyze technical analytical functions, like data entry, analysis, documentation, vetting request preparation, project/program tracking, preparing operations/procedures manuals, budget and field support tracking, administrative and financial tracking, program document preparation and presentations, backstop and field support, and program and technical support. Duties may include budget preparation, reporting, compliance, or public relations and communications media review.

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee's knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide program analysis and technical updates on Bureau/Mission program activities to ensure that activities are efficiently and effectively implemented in a manner that achieves the objectives of the U.S. Government.
• Plan, monitor, coordinate, and report on bureau/mission program activities to ensure that activities are efficiently and effectively implemented in a manner are responsive to bureau, agency, and administration objectives.
• Lead research and technical support for studies, analyses, and related mission and programmatic support.
• Plan and manage program and development assistance activities, including advising on the preparation of statements of work, project designs, and strategic plans.
• Prepare and obtain clearance for documents needed to comply with all USAID and Middle East Bureau requirements for obligating funds for Middle East Regional programs.
• Conduct analyses of development indicators and trends to support program design and strategy development.
• Budget preparation, reporting, compliance, or public relations and communications media review.
• Monitor the implementation of program activities with emphasis on identifying constraints, issues, logistical needs, and dependencies of specific inputs.
• Coordinate and lead project/program tracking, data analysis, and documentation.
• Plan and participate in program assessments and evaluations.
• Provide technical advice on the feasibility, appropriateness, and value of proposed changes in planned activities.
• Prepare and present program reports and success stories.
• Support USAID liaison and coordination efforts with other donors, NGOs, civil society groups, government officials, and other actors, as required.
• Lead budget preparation and field support tracking, as required.
• Coordinate and lead administrative and financial management support, as required.
• Organize and manage program document preparation and provide communications support.

• Provide records maintenance and other duties as assigned related to area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a field such as international studies, business administration, economics, social and political sciences, communication, finance, health, or similar areas
• Must be able to report onsite 3x/week for a hybrid schedule.
• 4+ years of professional work experience with preference for at least 6 months of this experience spent working in the Middle East region
• Active secret security clearance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in project administration and management procedures preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the Middle East
• Knowledge of development programs, especially in the Middle East region is desirable.
• Must have high level knowledge and skills with area of responsibility.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are highly desired.
• Knowledge of cross-sectoral issues and programming, like religious and ethnic minorities is desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, internet, e-mail applications, database applications, and presentation software
• DC Based in person position with telework flexibility. Effective interpersonal skills, especially with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.

Final salary determination based on skill-set, qualifications, and approved funding.

Many of our jobs come with great benefits - Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following:

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation - 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annually

Paid Holidays - 11

California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a year

Health & Wellness

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Employee Assistance Program

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Retirement

401k / 401a

Voluntary Benefits

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Teleworking Permitted?

Yes

Teleworking Details

Must be onsite at least 3 days per week

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $100,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $100,000.00/Yr.

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Our wide range of benefit options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Based on eligibility, benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program

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