Program Manager with Security Clearance - Washington, DC, United States - Cherokee Federal

Description

***This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance within 60 days to be considered
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• Join a dynamic team at the forefront of advancing U.S

priorities in cyberspace and digital policy
As a Program Manager with CN3S, supporting the Strategic Planning and Communications (SPC) Unit within the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, you will play a crucial role in the implementation of the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP)
This multi-year, global initiative, aligned with key administration priorities, addresses information and communication technology, cybersecurity, and emerging technology challenges

Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for

Program Manager:
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

Program Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the day-to-day program activities of DCCP funded programs implemented by DCCP and those implemented through Bureau and interagency partners.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to CDP Regional Coordinators and the Grants Officer Representative (GOR) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in the implementation of the DCCP funded programs.
• Coordinate and assist in developing and implementing all related DCCP program processes.
• Assist CDP Regional Coordinators, Department Bureaus and Post Officers identifying training participants, vetting and provide additional support as required to the deliver activities.
• Attend regional trainings and conferences as appropriate for program oversight.
• Engage and coordinate with State counterparts (regional and functional bureaus, RTOs etc.) and interagency partners to design and leverage program activities.
• Coordinate and leverage CDP/DCCP to advance legislative and Administration initiatives and such as Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), Countering PRC Influence Fund (CPIF), and recently passed CHIPS Act.
• Analyze reports from a wide variety of sources to obtain understanding of current situations and implications for U.S

interests to inform future DCCP programming and monitoring efforts.

• Support the development of a performance management plan and monitoring and evaluation plan

Review program reporting to ensure deliverables are on schedule, conduct quality assurance and data analysis
This includes tracking program data and monitoring for results.

• Draft situational program reports and use data visualization techniques to communicate impact.
• Monitors developments and trends of ICT, cyber and critical and emerging technology regional activities to facilitate efforts and achieve U.S

foreign policy objectives.

• Research and map ICT, critical and emerging technology regional activities.
• Prepare and present DCCP information in writing and/or orally; clears products with relevant Departmental and other organizations.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned Program Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelors degree in a related field is required; master's degree is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytic, interpersonal and communication skills; critical thinking and problem solving skills; knowledge of and experience with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Cybersecurity issues; an understanding of 'managing for results';
• Ability to prepare written analysis and briefing materials and meet timelines with limited supervision; and can work independently and proactively.
• Experience in international (multi-donor) cooperation, building relationships with the interagency and like-minded partners.
• Experience with strategic and operational plans, developing and implementing strategic communications.
• Experience with program design and implementation of foreign assistance and working with USG implementing partners such as the US Agency for International Development (USAID), US Department of State and/or United Nations is required.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of

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