Senior Program Advisor

Company: Alutiiq, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 28, 2025

Job Description:

Alutiiq and its subsidiaries firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. We strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities.Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of invention and enjoy working as a team to create exceptional results for our customers.Location: DC Washington Bureau of ECA - Washington, 20522 US (Primary)Category: Business Program Management and AdministrationJob Type: Full-timeTypical Pay/Range: $165,559 - $182,266 per yearEducation: High School Diploma or GEDTravel: Up to 25%Security Clearance Required: SecretPOSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):The Senior Program Advisor provides expert advice in the formulation and direction of public diplomacy exchange programs, as well as work on an array of policy-related issues, events, and activities on behalf of the Department of State's (DoS) Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This position encompasses a wide variety of duties necessary to planning and implementing exchange programs in coordination with regional bureaus, other bureau offices, program agencies, posts, as well as the interagency. The Senior Program Advisor provides support to top-level operatives and other parties as may be required.This opportunity is for a POTENTIAL CONTRACT award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal.Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and recommend actions for management and analysis of budgets and grants, travel arrangements, training, information system support, and domestic representation using database systems.
• Manage matters and issues pertaining to international educational and cultural programs, exchanges, and training in assigned regional, functional, and/or thematic roles.
• Provide support to the Interagency Working Group on U.S. Government-Sponsored International Exchanges and Training.
• Confirm and prioritize project plans and deliverables as agreed upon between the staff contractor and Bureau COR and Office/Division supervisor (or Office Director or Deputy Director).Expected Pay Range: $165,559 - $182,266 per yearREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working with multiple U.S. federal agency and embassy programs and personnel.
  • Experience working with federal, non-governmental, and international organizations on international exchange and training programs, including knowledge of practices, challenges, and issues.
  • Experience with monitoring, tracking, and reporting U.S. Government-sponsored international exchange and training programs.
  • Expert knowledge of U.S. and departmental foreign policy goals and objectives.
  • Strong knowledge of Public Diplomacy exchanges and the role they play in the implementation of U.S. foreign policy.
  • Strong knowledge of the mission and interests of Regional and Thematic Bureaus.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. foreign affairs information sources, processes, guidelines, and organizations.
  • Strong working knowledge of information management and database systems.
  • Familiar with standard software, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and an ability to learn and work with other software and database applications, as needed.
  • Strong critical, creative thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent drafting, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Flexible, team-oriented approach to work.
  • Ability to also work independently with minimal supervision and multi-task in a high volume and occasionally very fast-paced work environment.
  • Secret Clearance required.Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws ("protected status").The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.
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