Junior Program Officer - Washington, United States - Goldbelt, Inc.

Goldbelt, Inc.

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Goldbelt C6 protects the safety and health of the country by supporting civilian public health and defense medical marketspace. C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and datadriven and ready to create custom solutions.

Summary:

Goldbelt C6, LLC., is seeking a Junior Program Officer to provide contract support to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' J.

William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Staff (ECA/FFSB/S).

The Junior Program Officer shall perform a wide variety of duties necessary to support the FFSB in carrying out its responsibilities, including preparing for four quarterly Board Meetings.

The Junior Program Officer shall support outreach related to Board Members' activities, support administrative arrangements, and coordinate primarily with other bureau offices, as well as regional bureaus, program agencies, and posts.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

Perform a wide variety of duties necessary to planning and implementing academic exchange programs in coordination with regional bureaus, other bureau offices, program agencies, binational Fulbright commissions, and diplomatic posts
Provide programmatic oversight of one or more grants or cooperative agreements in accordance with ECA grants policy and in conjunction with the Grants Officer Representative
Assist in devising or modifying programs to meet changing political situations and educational needs
Keep abreast of relevant academic exchange activities within countries of responsibility, especially developments with the potential to adversely impact exchange activities
Assist in development and maintenance of effective relationships with stakeholders in support of ECA's strategic goal of promoting international understanding
Prepare briefing papers, memoranda, talking points, speeches, and other documents on exchange activities, as well as other support to management
Monitor and report on country programs and budgets
Represent ECA at workshops, orientations, and meetings with program participants, government representatives, implementing partners, binational Fulbright Commissions, posts, and the public
Assist with planning and coordinating various programmaticrelated workshops and seminars
Provide support in managing Branch outreach and alumni coordination efforts, including social media and webinar outreach Process personnel time and attendance

Qualifications:

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

Discretion and superb judgement in handling information related to prominent and senior government officials
Ability to interact with all nationalities in a culturally sensitive manner
Excellent, timely, and precise organizational skills and multitasking abilities
Excellent critical and creative thinking and analytical skills, as well as research abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to maintain effective liaison with other Department of State offices, diplomatic posts, Fulbright Commission colleagues, program partners, and other entities involved in academic exchange programs
Ability and willingness to work independently but with direction from supervision, in a high volume, fastpaced work environment
Demonstrates a flexible, teamoriented approach to work with an interest in building and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma
Education and/or work experience related to international cultural or academic exchanges, and/or other types of international study programming
Experience with U.S. government and Department of State (DOS) administrative policies and procedures as they pertain to financial and operational management of international exchange programs
Experience in program administration, operating procedures, oversight, and monitoring
Active Moderate Risk Public Trust Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Some academic or professional experience in international affairs or exchange programs is preferred for this position.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn travel authorization, travel arranging, timekeeping systems is highly desirable
Currently maintains a security clearance at the Secret level.
Prior experience working with the U.S. Department of State is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.

The salary range for this position is $70,00.00-$80,000.00 annually.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensiv