Program Specialist at Chenega Corporation
Washington, DC
About the Job
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 the U.S. 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, public relations, communications, and 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/country/regional analyses and technical updates on Bureau/Mission program activities to ensure that activities are efficiently and effectively implemented to achieve 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 to achieve the objectives of the U.S. Government.
- 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 preparing statements of work, project designs and strategic plans.
- Analyze development indicators and trends to support program design and strategy development.
- Support USAID ME programs abroad by working closely with USAID Missions.
- Monitor the implementation of program activities, with emphasis on identifying constraints, issues, logistical needs, and dependencies of specific inputs.
- Coordinate and lead activity/program tracking, data analysis, and documentation.
- Assist in designing and overseeing USAID country strategies, Operational Plans, and Program Reports.
- 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.
- Lead budget preparation and field support tracking.
- Coordinate and lead administrative and financial management support.
- Organize and manage program document preparation and provide communications support.
- Provide records maintenance and other duties as assigned related to area of responsibility.
- Temporary Travel to Missions if/as needed (est. up to 20%)
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
- 4+years of professional work experience with preference for at least 6 months of this experience spent working in the Middle East region
- An 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 and North Africa.
- Knowledge of development programs, especially in the Middle East region, is desirable.
- Must have a high level of knowledge and skills in the area of responsibility.
- Proficiency in using Windows, Microsoft Office, internet search engines, and e-mail applications.
- Ability to report to work in Washington, D.C.
- 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
