RWD Consulting, LLC
Program Analyst - Lead & Toxic Pollution
RWD Consulting, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Program Analyst
- Lead and Toxics Pollution
The Office of Environmental Quality (ENV) in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) has a requirement for full-time support services for three (3) Program Analysts to support ENV programming across a broad scope of ENV issues, including plastic pollution, clean air, mercury, lead, environmental defenders, sustainable and resilient cities, among others.
Clearance Requirement: Must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in program administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and regulations regarding administration of grants.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English to prepare and present analysis, provide recommendations and technical advice on proposals, and participate in meetings and discussions.
Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
Good facility with standard software, including the complete Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint), and an ability to learn and work with other software, as well as database applications.
Knowledge of research and analytical methods to validate, evaluate, and interpret information obtained from a variety of sources.
The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments with tight deadlines that often require coordination with other organizations.
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide information and assistance, prepare correspondence and reports, explain policies and procedures, participate in meetings, and solve problems.
Experience with environment and/or development policy.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including follow-up on pending and ongoing tasks.
Ability to operate significantly under own initiative and as part of a team, including drafting proposals and recommending effective approaches to tasks with minimal guidance.
Ability to work with a wide variety of actors within OES and with other Bureaus and offices within the Department of State, as well as with interagency and external partners.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies with at least three years of experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the generation of new or amended assistance awards (grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements) to support environmental cooperation programs, including:
Assist OES with the drafting of Operational Plans, Congressional Notifications and Performance and Planning Reports, related to foreign assistance that ENV is programming.
Provide program coordination and advice regarding strategic planning, funding allocation, and program implementation.
Based on consultations with program partners, USG agencies, and country representatives, provide advice to the Department of State on the allocation of funds in line with U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Draft documents notifying Non-Governmental Organizations and others of opportunities to apply for grant/cooperative agreements to implement ENV programs.
Organize application review panels to recommend recipients of grant/cooperative agreement awards.
Prepare materials necessary to award grants/cooperative agreements, including minutes from review panels and action memos.
Assist in the administration of Grants and Cooperative Agreements, including:
Support Grants Officer Representative in carrying out the functions of analyzing outputs, reviewing programmatic progress, completing budget reviews, troubleshooting, and reporting on grant progress.
Coordinate and consult with funding recipients on all programmatic and technical matters that may arise.
Facilitate coordination between program implementers and Embassy officers, USG agencies, host country interlocutors, and other program partners.
Track grantees’ compliance with reporting obligations.
Evaluate progress through email and telephone contact with grantees, as well as site visits.
Help compile comprehensive progress reports and summaries of reports, including the status of indicators and success stories.
Help compile comprehensive financial status (pipeline) reports for all mechanisms.
Assist the Grants Officer and Grants Officer Representative with project close-outs.
Assist with overall grant coordination within the office, including:
Provide advice to the Department of State to inform U.S. engagement on activities related to environmental assistance programs.
Prepare briefings for OES principals and Congressional staff on the ENV’s environmental assistance programming.
Develop internal and public fact sheets and brochures about ENV’s environmental assistance programming.
Help to organize and provide support for U.S. interagency consultations and coordination when relevant on issues related to ENV programs.
Maintain electronic filing systems for all grant awards.
Work with the Grants Officer Representative to maintain the internal hub sites with resources for relevant programs.
Respond to specific requests for information on foreign assistance programs from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Help compile project results, develop strategic plans for program outreach, and implement outreach events for the public, international organizations, and Congressional staff.
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- Lead and Toxics Pollution
The Office of Environmental Quality (ENV) in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) has a requirement for full-time support services for three (3) Program Analysts to support ENV programming across a broad scope of ENV issues, including plastic pollution, clean air, mercury, lead, environmental defenders, sustainable and resilient cities, among others.
Clearance Requirement: Must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in program administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and regulations regarding administration of grants.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English to prepare and present analysis, provide recommendations and technical advice on proposals, and participate in meetings and discussions.
Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
Good facility with standard software, including the complete Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint), and an ability to learn and work with other software, as well as database applications.
Knowledge of research and analytical methods to validate, evaluate, and interpret information obtained from a variety of sources.
The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments with tight deadlines that often require coordination with other organizations.
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide information and assistance, prepare correspondence and reports, explain policies and procedures, participate in meetings, and solve problems.
Experience with environment and/or development policy.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including follow-up on pending and ongoing tasks.
Ability to operate significantly under own initiative and as part of a team, including drafting proposals and recommending effective approaches to tasks with minimal guidance.
Ability to work with a wide variety of actors within OES and with other Bureaus and offices within the Department of State, as well as with interagency and external partners.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies with at least three years of experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the generation of new or amended assistance awards (grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements) to support environmental cooperation programs, including:
Assist OES with the drafting of Operational Plans, Congressional Notifications and Performance and Planning Reports, related to foreign assistance that ENV is programming.
Provide program coordination and advice regarding strategic planning, funding allocation, and program implementation.
Based on consultations with program partners, USG agencies, and country representatives, provide advice to the Department of State on the allocation of funds in line with U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Draft documents notifying Non-Governmental Organizations and others of opportunities to apply for grant/cooperative agreements to implement ENV programs.
Organize application review panels to recommend recipients of grant/cooperative agreement awards.
Prepare materials necessary to award grants/cooperative agreements, including minutes from review panels and action memos.
Assist in the administration of Grants and Cooperative Agreements, including:
Support Grants Officer Representative in carrying out the functions of analyzing outputs, reviewing programmatic progress, completing budget reviews, troubleshooting, and reporting on grant progress.
Coordinate and consult with funding recipients on all programmatic and technical matters that may arise.
Facilitate coordination between program implementers and Embassy officers, USG agencies, host country interlocutors, and other program partners.
Track grantees’ compliance with reporting obligations.
Evaluate progress through email and telephone contact with grantees, as well as site visits.
Help compile comprehensive progress reports and summaries of reports, including the status of indicators and success stories.
Help compile comprehensive financial status (pipeline) reports for all mechanisms.
Assist the Grants Officer and Grants Officer Representative with project close-outs.
Assist with overall grant coordination within the office, including:
Provide advice to the Department of State to inform U.S. engagement on activities related to environmental assistance programs.
Prepare briefings for OES principals and Congressional staff on the ENV’s environmental assistance programming.
Develop internal and public fact sheets and brochures about ENV’s environmental assistance programming.
Help to organize and provide support for U.S. interagency consultations and coordination when relevant on issues related to ENV programs.
Maintain electronic filing systems for all grant awards.
Work with the Grants Officer Representative to maintain the internal hub sites with resources for relevant programs.
Respond to specific requests for information on foreign assistance programs from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Help compile project results, develop strategic plans for program outreach, and implement outreach events for the public, international organizations, and Congressional staff.
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