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Vistant Corp

Program Analyst III (Office Management Support)

Vistant Corp, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job Title:

Program Analyst III, (Office Management Support)Place of Performance:

Hybrid.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Secret Clearance

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $100,000/yr

Vistant, recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies across the country and the region by Inc. 5000, Financial Times, Washington Technology, and the Baltimore Business Journal, is a public-sector management consulting firm serving federal international development, healthcare, and social services agencies. Our vision is to be a force for global stability, health, and prosperity by supporting U.S. missions worldwide with ethical, on-the-ground expertise and dynamic solutions to the most challenging humanitarian and security issues of our time.

Position Overview:

The Program Analyst III will perform a variety of complex and analytical duties, working closely with the team to manage a portfolio of functional and pillar Operational Units and issue sets covering a range of high-importance issues to the Administration. This position ensures that foreign assistance programs and budgets across the Department of State, USAID, and the interagency are strategic, effective, and coordinated. The Program Analyst will provide input on related technical and managerial issues and assist in areas such as cross-cutting portfolio backstopping, administrative support, and other duties. The individual must develop a working knowledge of USAID/State policies and guidelines, as well as corporate practices and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:Serve as a point of contact and support for other portfolios on the team for cross-cutting functional and pillar operational units and issue-sets.Engage with State and USAID functional and pillar bureaus, and other stakeholders on U.S. foreign assistance strategies, priorities, and resources. Serve as the first point of contact for inquiries about USG assistance to assigned initiatives/programs and contribute to the development of policies related to foreign assistance.Support analytic tasks related to foreign assistance policy, planning, performance, evaluation, data, and information systems. Develop a solid understanding of these systems.Assist in preparing technical and programmatic communications such as briefing papers, memoranda, and presentations.Provide assistance to technical staff to ensure that tasks and products comply with office/division and corporate policies and procedures.Review and analyze USAID/STATE funding requests for assigned functional and pillar operational units and cross-cutting issue-sets. Recommend adjustments to programs and budgets in preparation for Fiscal Year budget submissions. Guide the review and approval of Operational Plans (OPs) and work with State, USAID, and field missions to resolve outstanding issues and secure approval of Operational Plans and release of funding.Facilitate information dissemination and flow regarding issues relevant to the office/division's technical and administrative equities.Participate in technical and managerial meetings to assist in duties, stay abreast of new developments and emerging issues, share information, and formulate recommendations.Provide short-term backstopping support as requested for technical staff.Ensure that schedules and deadlines are met.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. A high school diploma with at least 5 years of professional office experience is also acceptable.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheet skills, PowerPoint, Internet, and e-mail applications.Experience with database applications and presentation software is desirable.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work quickly to meet competing deadlines.Experience in project administration and management procedures preferred.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a "Secret" security clearance. US citizenship is required.

Legal Disclaimers

Applicants selected may be subject to a background investigation and must meet suitability requirements for eligibility. Vistant participates in E-Verify.

Vistant provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vistant is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Telework/Remote Work policies are contingent upon client needs and staffing requirements and are subject to change.

Applicants with disabilities may contact the Human Capital Team via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange accommodation. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Capital Team at HC@vistantco.com or (301) 719-2381.

Please note: Updates on applications or the general Recruiting process should reach out to recruiting@vistantco.com.