Program Management Specialist

OverviewTuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for a Program Management Specialist to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC.To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and provides oversight for ERA program funded with foreign assistance resources; and assist Strategic Planning Officers with the development of new programs to support the strategic direction of the AF Bureau
• Advises and consults with ERA Strategic Planning Officers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes recommendations on how to improve the use of foreign assistance resource
• Supports performance and financial reporting of Economic Support Funds (ESF) foreign assistance resources managed by the Africa Bureau to enhance oversight, management, and strategic planning components of current and future ESF resources throughout Sub-Saharan Africa
• Reviews foreign assistance trends to determine how resources should be allocated for programs
• Establishes and manages long- and short-term strategic vision for AF programs including how programs aligns with regional strategies
• Serves as the point of contact for ESF programs and State managed programs being implemented in the Sub-Saharan Africa including reporting as needed
• Participates in technical panels to determine foreign assistance for the region
• Reviews contracts, budgets and justification from ERA program manages
• Ensures program managers are tracking the performance and financial reporting for ESF programs
• Assist with audits of ESF programs
• Recommends proposed changes to the funding and operation of ERA programs
• Supports the development of the Africa Joint Regional Strategy and Integrated Country Strategies
• Responsible for tracking and ensuring that expiring ESF funds for programs are fully notified and obligated in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Background in African studies preferred
• Program management or experience with foreign assistance resources
• Outstanding time management skills, with proven ability to multi-task, accomplishing numerous tasks and changing priorities in an effective and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to execute on short-term, deadline-driven tasks daily
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, with a willingness to be flexible
• Sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Superb interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Execute sound diplomacy
• Other duties as assigned
• Active Secret Clearance

Posted Salary Range$40.47 - $43-47Benefits InformationSCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).Job: Office & Administrative SupportTravel: Yes, 25% of the timeOrganization: TuvliClearance: SECRETWork Type: On-SiteRemote: NoReqID: 2024-13215