Akima Company
Energy Program Specialist (SME-mid level)
Akima Company, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for an Energy Program Specialist (SME-mid level) to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (EUR/ACE). EUR/ACE is responsible for designing, overseeing, and coordinating effective U.S. assistance in the areas of energy assistance for the countries of Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia as specified in the SEED Act and the FREEDOM Support Act in support of U.S. foreign policy goals. EUR/ACE requires the Energy Coordinator/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to liaise with the interagency and coordinate budget and sectoral foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia to support U.S. foreign policy objectives.
Responsibilities
Will serve as a program specialist and policy advisor for the European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau and the South and Central Asia Affairs Bureau (for Central Asia), working under the leadership of ACE’s Senior Energy Assistance Officer. Would provide support and guidance in analyzing public policy and program options and developing strategies to achieve short- and long-term U.S. government foreign policy goals. Manages assigned assistance portfolios under the supervision of a Sectoral Team Leads, undertakes and coordinates projects from senior level policy working groups, develops summaries/evaluations of programming options, and assists in forging consensus on recommended options. Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives, nongovernmental representatives, donor community representatives, foreign government representatives and audiences. Serves as the Energy assistance liaison with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on foreign assistance priorities, planning, formulation, tracking, and negotiations. Serves as the chair, lead, or back-up for Energy related working groups or ACE’s annual reviews with interagency partners on the performance of their portfolio and future funding needs. Drafts and clears a wide array of materials, including Congressional Notifications and other official paper, for a variety of audiences concerning the amount, purpose, justification, priorities, role, goals, outcomes, and challenges of U.S. foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia as directed by ACE executive leadership. Attends and manages special events such as briefings, conferences, and public meetings for a variety of stakeholders domestically and internationally regarding U.S. foreign policy as directed by ACE executive leadership. Produces, researches, and formulates official responses written and verbal requests as directed by ACE executive leadership. Represents ACE at strategy, planning, and other relevant meetings as the subject matter expert on energy assistance in the regions. Coordinates and discusses U.S. foreign assistance policies in support of reform priorities for the Bureau, bilateral, and regional assistance to countries in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Serves as an Energy Assistance Specialist in planning and coordinating on program strategy and implementation among multiple U.S. government agencies, including State Department Bureaus, overseas missions, and other U.S. agencies. Serves as the EUR/ACE liaison with posts and missions on country and regional priorities and programs related to the development and recommendation of strategies for U.S. government assistance in the areas. Serves as the lead on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) for the energy portfolio, working closely with ACE’s in-house experts on MEL to commission energy evaluations and to analyze and develop products for the Department that captures learning relevant to greater effectiveness and better decisions. This position may require international travel two-to-four times per year.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (in related field) and/or 3-5 years’ (at least five years preferred) experience in international relations. Provides technical expertise and strategic advice to the office regarding energy and climate change related programming. At least 3 to 5-year experience with U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives as they relate to U.S. foreign assistance efforts in the region. Excellent project management and interpersonal skills with basic knowledge on interrelated issues relevant to energy security in the region. Professional knowledge of the principles of political science, international relations, economics, history, geography, or other related disciplines sufficient to research, study, analyze and evaluate factors and conditions involved in the administration of U.S. energy assistance programs. Expert knowledge of the rules, responsibilities, relationships, and interests of DoS bureaus and U.S. government agencies in the development of assistance strategies. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of foreign assistance and budgetary laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of foreign assistance programs. Comprehensive knowledge of Congressional, Federal, and Department budget and financial management processes, procedures, and requirements. Extensive knowledge of the political, military, and cultural environments and developments affecting the energy sector in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Extensive knowledge of program performance measurement, monitoring, and evaluation tools. Ability to analyze international development strategies and budgetary policies of the European Union and other donors. Ability to plan, organize, and direct interagency teams and negotiate priorities and funding levels. Well-developed oral, interpersonal, and written communications skills. Ability to identify, understand, and interpret relevant political factors and considerations. Active Secret Clearance.
Pay Range
$142,412.80-$147,412.80 Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Job ID
2024-13996 Work Type
On-Site #J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Will serve as a program specialist and policy advisor for the European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau and the South and Central Asia Affairs Bureau (for Central Asia), working under the leadership of ACE’s Senior Energy Assistance Officer. Would provide support and guidance in analyzing public policy and program options and developing strategies to achieve short- and long-term U.S. government foreign policy goals. Manages assigned assistance portfolios under the supervision of a Sectoral Team Leads, undertakes and coordinates projects from senior level policy working groups, develops summaries/evaluations of programming options, and assists in forging consensus on recommended options. Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives, nongovernmental representatives, donor community representatives, foreign government representatives and audiences. Serves as the Energy assistance liaison with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on foreign assistance priorities, planning, formulation, tracking, and negotiations. Serves as the chair, lead, or back-up for Energy related working groups or ACE’s annual reviews with interagency partners on the performance of their portfolio and future funding needs. Drafts and clears a wide array of materials, including Congressional Notifications and other official paper, for a variety of audiences concerning the amount, purpose, justification, priorities, role, goals, outcomes, and challenges of U.S. foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia as directed by ACE executive leadership. Attends and manages special events such as briefings, conferences, and public meetings for a variety of stakeholders domestically and internationally regarding U.S. foreign policy as directed by ACE executive leadership. Produces, researches, and formulates official responses written and verbal requests as directed by ACE executive leadership. Represents ACE at strategy, planning, and other relevant meetings as the subject matter expert on energy assistance in the regions. Coordinates and discusses U.S. foreign assistance policies in support of reform priorities for the Bureau, bilateral, and regional assistance to countries in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Serves as an Energy Assistance Specialist in planning and coordinating on program strategy and implementation among multiple U.S. government agencies, including State Department Bureaus, overseas missions, and other U.S. agencies. Serves as the EUR/ACE liaison with posts and missions on country and regional priorities and programs related to the development and recommendation of strategies for U.S. government assistance in the areas. Serves as the lead on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) for the energy portfolio, working closely with ACE’s in-house experts on MEL to commission energy evaluations and to analyze and develop products for the Department that captures learning relevant to greater effectiveness and better decisions. This position may require international travel two-to-four times per year.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (in related field) and/or 3-5 years’ (at least five years preferred) experience in international relations. Provides technical expertise and strategic advice to the office regarding energy and climate change related programming. At least 3 to 5-year experience with U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives as they relate to U.S. foreign assistance efforts in the region. Excellent project management and interpersonal skills with basic knowledge on interrelated issues relevant to energy security in the region. Professional knowledge of the principles of political science, international relations, economics, history, geography, or other related disciplines sufficient to research, study, analyze and evaluate factors and conditions involved in the administration of U.S. energy assistance programs. Expert knowledge of the rules, responsibilities, relationships, and interests of DoS bureaus and U.S. government agencies in the development of assistance strategies. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of foreign assistance and budgetary laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of foreign assistance programs. Comprehensive knowledge of Congressional, Federal, and Department budget and financial management processes, procedures, and requirements. Extensive knowledge of the political, military, and cultural environments and developments affecting the energy sector in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Extensive knowledge of program performance measurement, monitoring, and evaluation tools. Ability to analyze international development strategies and budgetary policies of the European Union and other donors. Ability to plan, organize, and direct interagency teams and negotiate priorities and funding levels. Well-developed oral, interpersonal, and written communications skills. Ability to identify, understand, and interpret relevant political factors and considerations. Active Secret Clearance.
Pay Range
$142,412.80-$147,412.80 Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Job ID
2024-13996 Work Type
On-Site #J-18808-Ljbffr