Program Strategy Analyst

About Us:

Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S. government agencies and organizations.

About this Position:

TJFACT is seeking a well-qualified Program Strategy Analyst to support the Department of State (INL/RCD/PIC) in Washington D.C.! This position is equivalent to a Program /Management Analyst Level 4).

The Program Strategy Analyst will primarily support RCD/PIC by providing program design and strategic analysis advisory services to INL program offices and country sections in support of higher-level strategic planning processes and aligning assistance for results under the America First foreign policy. The Program Strategy Analyst will also assist INL/RCD SMEs and technical advisors to conduct research review and analyze policy and program documents and make recommendations on best practices and Bureau-wide strategy and doctrine for effective criminal justice and law enforcement reform.

Please note this role a TPC and is contingent upon a contract award.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a program management and strategic analysis and advisory resource within INL and advise the Post/Bureau on design and implementation of INL program and projects. The Program Strategy Analyst will provide program management advice to inform the design and implementation of INL programs related to criminal justice reform based on strategic threat analysis and criminal justice and foreign assistance best The Program Strategy Analyst will advise on INL strategy and programs across various regions as required.
• In close coordination with USDHs design and develop country programs criminal justice projects and activities including internal planning documents reviewing external information and components of implementing mechanism packages for INL approval. Using INL Program Design standards develop and/or analyze statements of work program plans and objectives performance measures change maps training curricula policy guidance and other materials as needed in support of INLs criminal justice development efforts. Assist with oversight of program implementers. Identify areas of success and challenges and refer matters for USDH final action to make adjustments as needed.
• Advise and assist on the management of projects in support of and in close coordination with USDHs keeping USDHs informed of the details of such project implementation progress challenges and recommended solutions. This may include any components of the full program life cycles: program and project design management oversight monitoring and evaluation including procurement/implementing mechanisms strategic planning policy engagement management issues (budget logistics accountability risk mitigation personnel) region specific threats and issues multilateral affairs press/public diplomacy Congressional affairs niche topical expertise (incl. operating programs in conflict/post-conflict zones) summit/event planning/execution new team coordination and integration assistance with on- boarding/training transparency and accountability measures logistical planning and vendor/contractor coordination.
• Develop tools and guidance to ensure compliance with INL property management regulations and End Use Monitoring (EUM) requirements. Support adherence to appropriate internal management control systems including monitoring to prevent fraud waste and/or mismanagement.
• Draw on subject matter expertise in criminal justice sector assistance and program management involving U.S. government funding to support a wide range of INL program activities including financial support vetting logistics support for program activities and procurement. Develop guidance and processes to ensure transparency and oversight monitoring over the expenditure of funds provided to implementers.
• Liaise with appropriate counterparts of relevant U.S. interagency state and local criminal justice agencies and institutions civil society private sector professional associations and non- governmental organizations to coordinate on relevant criminal justice and foreign assistance trends best practices policies and programs.
• Attend Bureau/Post interagency and international meetings and events on behalf of INL as requested by the relevant INL Director or designee. Participate as needed in conferences dialogues and similar events on international criminal justice issues.
• In close coordination with USDHs analyze program compliance with all applicable laws regulations and policies. Provide feedback to USDHs on projects falling outside of program guidelines as notified to Congress and as laid out in the relevant INL Program Framework. Assist with full compliance of all INL-funded training with the Leahy Amendment and Section 477 of the Foreign Assistance Act. Analyze compliance with INL property management regulations. Explain relevant U.S. laws regulations and policies to foreign government authorities and implementing partners.
• Support development of quarterly and annual progress reports on criminal justice priorities and programs including data for metrics and performance indicators to measure program/project success; and respond to requests for data and performance measures from the Embassy and INL Washington.
• In close coordination with USDHs respond to inquiries and participate in engagements by the Inspector General (OIG) U.S. Accountability Office (GAO) INL Management Assistance Visits (if requested by a program team or SAO) and other internal and external oversight activities. Identify and analyze foreign assistance and program management trends challenges and opportunities.
• In close coordination with USDHs draft and contribute to reporting cables memoranda briefing materials and other written products that support the execution and communication of INL Sections diplomatic policy and programmatic activities.
• Provide short-term surge support for priority portfolios in Washington and as needed overseas.
• Strengthen and create connections between program offices and internal tools and services (SMEs project packages design monitoring and evaluation program design consultation etc.).
• Maintain and research programmatic best practices and process knowledge management (i.e. country program shut down start-up conflict-zone and post-conflict program management)
• Analyze whether RCD tools and resources fulfill customer needs and provide feedback to adjust and/or develop tools/resources in close coordination with USDHs.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Six to ten years experience in relevant field
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years experience working in INL (may be as a USDH contractor or combination).
• Demonstrated experience with at least five of the following: program and project design management oversight monitoring and evaluation including procurement/implementing mechanisms strategic planning policy engagement management issues (budget logistics accountability risk mitigation personnel) regional expertise multilateral affairs press/public diplomacy Congressional affairs niche topical expertise (incl. operating programs in conflict/post-conflict zones) substantial overseas experience summit/event planning/execution ability to build skills of new teams coordination with relevant partners assistance with on-boarding/training transparency and accountability measures logistical planning and vendor/contractor coordination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with security sector assistance in the Western Hemisphere and/or Asia/Pacific regions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated experience with Federal procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401-K plus match
• Paid Vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law.

Required Experience:

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