Program Management and Budget Advisor - Program Analyst II

Program Management and Budget Advisor- Program Analyst II

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

The employee will support the Deputy Director for Office of Policy Planning and Coordination, Strategy and Resources Unit in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs with expert program planning, execution, and monitoring; communicate program objectives and policies; oversee training needs; monitor foreign assistance performance; coordinate policy issues; and track and coordinate foreign assistance grants.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Management and Budget Advisor- Program Analyst II : $98,206.00. 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.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the identification and resolution of programming issues, communicating them to WHA for comprehensive resolution.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and State Department-specific regulations, providing expert support in program analysis, planning, policy development, operations, and related areas.
• Provide briefings on meetings, briefings, and program statuses to senior officials.
• Assist with grant coordination within PPC, ensuring foreign policy alignment with WHA’s Office of Public Diplomacy Affairs.
• Offer expert assistance in program planning and design, review implementer reports, and recommend corrective actions to ensure awards are properly managed.
• Analyze and present WHA-specific program and budget proposals to State Department grant panels.
• Collaborate with State Department offices to develop and perform needs assessments, collecting and disseminating program data.
• Conduct and coordinate briefings on grant program design, solicitation, and performance management for WHA officers and staff.
• Design and implement WHA-specific training on program design, solicitation, and performance management for WHA officers and staff.
• Develop and maintain outreach materials for training and representation purposes.
• Represent WHA’s program objectives to State Department and USG offices, liaising with WHA offices, interagency offices, and WHA posts involved in program administration and funding acquisition.
• Coordinate with allies, partners, private sector, universities, and civil society to meet collaboration goals.
• Provide oversight and technical assistance for grants managed overseas.
• Provide regular briefings and advice to WHA/PPC staff, other Department bureaus, and senior WHA personnel.
• Independently conduct site visits, performance audits, and financial reviews of assistance programs.
• Conduct analyses and coordinate policy issues associated with USG assistance programs, particularly for Central America.
• Liaise between WHA offices and WHA.PPS, conveying policy issues to stakeholders.
• Make budget planning recommendations to WHA and Grants Officers.
• Develop and track foreign assistance funding expenditures.
• Recommend budget allocations to WHA leadership.
• Manage the clearance and routing process of CNs, tracking Congressional holds on foreign assistance.
• Coordinate, draft, and submit Congressionally-required spend plans and reports.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor’s Degree combined with additional training or certifications in, and/or five years experience in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, or other related fields. OR Master’s Degree in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, or other related fields. Required.
• Requires Active SECRET Security Clearance.
• A demonstrated professional-level proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese language. Required.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing to formulate and provide presentations and recommendations.
• Education and/or equivalent experience in Latin America issues.
• 1-2 years of experience assisting in the planning of conferences, events, grants management trainings, or presentations for senior officials. Required.
• 1-2 years demonstrated on-the-job experience with budget planning and execution and collating quantitative and qualitative data. Required.
• Experience in public outreach campaigns and training to diverse audiences. Preferred.
• Knowledge of State Department and federal grants management. Required.
• Understanding of Congressional appropriations, budget allocation, and notification procedures. Preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• 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.