Cherokee Nation Businesses
Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst
Cherokee Nation Businesses, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a
Top Secret
clearance. The Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst will support the Office of the Coordinator for U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia’s Policy, Planning, and Performance (P3) with general foreign assistance to the region. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for
Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst : $121,894.00 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. Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst Responsibilities Include: Coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives, non-governmental representatives, donor community representatives, foreign government representatives and audiences, and USAID/State Department staff on USG foreign policy priorities. Serve as the liaison with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on foreign assistance priorities, planning, formulation, tracking, and negotiations in democracy, governance, justice, gender, and other functional areas for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia. Serve as the chair/lead on democracy working groups or ACE’s Annual Budget Reviews related to functional areas such as justice, human rights, media, anti-corruption, etc. Draft and clear a wide array of materials, including Congressional Notifications and other official papers, for various audiences concerning U.S. foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia as directed by ACE executive leadership. Coordinate and track U.S. foreign assistance funds and their alignment to U.S. policies in support of reform priorities for the Bureau, bilateral, and regional assistance. Attend and manage special events such as briefings, conferences, and public meetings regarding U.S. foreign policy as directed by ACE executive leadership. Produce, research, and formulate official responses to written and verbal requests as directed by ACE executive leadership. Represent ACE at strategy, planning, and other relevant meetings as the subject matter expert on human rights, rule of law, anti-corruption, and other democracy-related areas of assistance. Coordinate and discuss U.S. foreign assistance policies in support of reform priorities. Serve as a Functional Assistance Specialist in planning and coordinating program strategy and implementation among multiple U.S. government agencies. Provide expertise to the bureau and Department in areas of foreign assistance: democracy and governance, and other functional areas for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Serve as the EUR/ACE liaison with posts and missions on country and regional priorities and programs related to U.S. government assistance strategies. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities requested: Education & Experience: Degree:
Bachelor’s in a related field (e.g., international politics, foreign policy, business management, social science, IT, or accounting). Professional Background: Over 3 years of relevant experience in international politics, foreign policy, and social science. At least 2 years of experience in U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives as they relate to foreign assistance efforts in the democracy sector. At least 1 year of experience coordinating, drafting, and tracking documents/papers within the U.S. Department of State. Foreign Policy Knowledge: Policy Understanding:
Strong grasp of U.S. foreign policy goals, especially in relation to foreign assistance in the region. Communication Skills: Language Proficiency:
Excellent written and spoken English skills. Writing & Research:
Skilled in producing high-quality, authoritative documents for senior management under tight deadlines. Event & Material Preparation:
Capable of drafting and clearing informational materials for government approval, as well as developing briefings, conferences, and public meetings. Response Formulation:
Experience in creating official responses for both written and verbal requests from ACE executive leadership. Project Management & Multitasking: Task Management:
Ability to handle multiple tasks, coordinate activities across locations, and act decisively in daily work. Team Environment:
Works well in a multicultural team, collaborating effectively with diverse groups. Independent Work:
Skilled at independently prioritizing, coordinating details, and managing tasks with minimal supervision. Technical Skills: Software Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, cloud-based applications, Office 365, and SharePoint. Organizational & Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal Abilities:
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively across different teams and senior levels. Stakeholder Engagement:
Proven skill in organizing events and engaging stakeholders on U.S. foreign policy issues. Policy & Communications Strategy: Policy Evaluation:
Ability to assess and implement communication and policy changes in coordination with senior management. Process Improvement:
Experienced in working with subject matter experts to streamline communication templates, processes, and guidance. Security & Clearance Requirements: Clearance:
Requires minimum SECRET Clearance with the ability to obtain and hold TOP SECRET Security Clearance. Citizenship:
US Citizenship is required per our government client. Pre-Employment:
Must pass Cherokee Federal's pre-employment qualifications. Additional Information: In-Office Requirement:
100% Onsite. Schedule:
M-F Days. Travel:
This position may require international travel
two to four times per year
for various reasons, including conferences, subject matter expert meetings, site visits, Annual Budget Reviews, etc.; an active passport is required. Company Information: Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS)
is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and
serving
the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about
CNSS , visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-SB1 Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Keywords: Foreign Assistance Coordination Stakeholder Liaison Policy Formulation Strategic Planning International Relations Democracy Similar Job Titles: Foreign Affairs Specialist Policy Analyst International Development Coordinator Strategic Planner Diplomatic Liaison Legal Disclaimer:
Cherokee Federal is an equal-opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
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Top Secret
clearance. The Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst will support the Office of the Coordinator for U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia’s Policy, Planning, and Performance (P3) with general foreign assistance to the region. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for
Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst : $121,894.00 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. Democracy Program Specialist/Analyst Responsibilities Include: Coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives, non-governmental representatives, donor community representatives, foreign government representatives and audiences, and USAID/State Department staff on USG foreign policy priorities. Serve as the liaison with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on foreign assistance priorities, planning, formulation, tracking, and negotiations in democracy, governance, justice, gender, and other functional areas for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia. Serve as the chair/lead on democracy working groups or ACE’s Annual Budget Reviews related to functional areas such as justice, human rights, media, anti-corruption, etc. Draft and clear a wide array of materials, including Congressional Notifications and other official papers, for various audiences concerning U.S. foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia as directed by ACE executive leadership. Coordinate and track U.S. foreign assistance funds and their alignment to U.S. policies in support of reform priorities for the Bureau, bilateral, and regional assistance. Attend and manage special events such as briefings, conferences, and public meetings regarding U.S. foreign policy as directed by ACE executive leadership. Produce, research, and formulate official responses to written and verbal requests as directed by ACE executive leadership. Represent ACE at strategy, planning, and other relevant meetings as the subject matter expert on human rights, rule of law, anti-corruption, and other democracy-related areas of assistance. Coordinate and discuss U.S. foreign assistance policies in support of reform priorities. Serve as a Functional Assistance Specialist in planning and coordinating program strategy and implementation among multiple U.S. government agencies. Provide expertise to the bureau and Department in areas of foreign assistance: democracy and governance, and other functional areas for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Serve as the EUR/ACE liaison with posts and missions on country and regional priorities and programs related to U.S. government assistance strategies. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities requested: Education & Experience: Degree:
Bachelor’s in a related field (e.g., international politics, foreign policy, business management, social science, IT, or accounting). Professional Background: Over 3 years of relevant experience in international politics, foreign policy, and social science. At least 2 years of experience in U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives as they relate to foreign assistance efforts in the democracy sector. At least 1 year of experience coordinating, drafting, and tracking documents/papers within the U.S. Department of State. Foreign Policy Knowledge: Policy Understanding:
Strong grasp of U.S. foreign policy goals, especially in relation to foreign assistance in the region. Communication Skills: Language Proficiency:
Excellent written and spoken English skills. Writing & Research:
Skilled in producing high-quality, authoritative documents for senior management under tight deadlines. Event & Material Preparation:
Capable of drafting and clearing informational materials for government approval, as well as developing briefings, conferences, and public meetings. Response Formulation:
Experience in creating official responses for both written and verbal requests from ACE executive leadership. Project Management & Multitasking: Task Management:
Ability to handle multiple tasks, coordinate activities across locations, and act decisively in daily work. Team Environment:
Works well in a multicultural team, collaborating effectively with diverse groups. Independent Work:
Skilled at independently prioritizing, coordinating details, and managing tasks with minimal supervision. Technical Skills: Software Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, cloud-based applications, Office 365, and SharePoint. Organizational & Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal Abilities:
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively across different teams and senior levels. Stakeholder Engagement:
Proven skill in organizing events and engaging stakeholders on U.S. foreign policy issues. Policy & Communications Strategy: Policy Evaluation:
Ability to assess and implement communication and policy changes in coordination with senior management. Process Improvement:
Experienced in working with subject matter experts to streamline communication templates, processes, and guidance. Security & Clearance Requirements: Clearance:
Requires minimum SECRET Clearance with the ability to obtain and hold TOP SECRET Security Clearance. Citizenship:
US Citizenship is required per our government client. Pre-Employment:
Must pass Cherokee Federal's pre-employment qualifications. Additional Information: In-Office Requirement:
100% Onsite. Schedule:
M-F Days. Travel:
This position may require international travel
two to four times per year
for various reasons, including conferences, subject matter expert meetings, site visits, Annual Budget Reviews, etc.; an active passport is required. Company Information: Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS)
is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and
serving
the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about
CNSS , visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-SB1 Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Keywords: Foreign Assistance Coordination Stakeholder Liaison Policy Formulation Strategic Planning International Relations Democracy Similar Job Titles: Foreign Affairs Specialist Policy Analyst International Development Coordinator Strategic Planner Diplomatic Liaison Legal Disclaimer:
Cherokee Federal is an equal-opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
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