Program Analyst (SAO/AT)

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USGI is seeking a Program Analyst to assist the INL/SAO/AT team in meeting the Bureau's external audit/review needs, especially with respect to facilitating the efficient use of Bureau resources in cooperating with external oversight reviews. In addition, the Program Analyst advances public trust within INL by testing the efficacy of the Bureau’s management controls and regulatory compliance, as well as assisting with special projects.

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President’s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State’s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.

INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens through providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. A critical process in INL’s mission is to facilitate Bureau coordination of external audits/reviews that are conducted by various Offices of Inspector General (OIGs), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and other oversight entities and to identify, assess and mitigate various risks associated with INL programming.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather, analyze, consolidate, and prepare data in various formats for incorporation into analysis, documents, and activity reports.
• Serve as an intermediary between INL program officers, the DOS and the oversight community coordinating responses to engagements; arranging discussions and meetings; facilitating interactions between INL and other DOS officials and corresponding oversight community counterparts to resolve audits and other engagements; assisting and supporting auditors/reviews who are examining the Bureau’s programs and projects for compliance with directives, laws, and regulations.
• Aid in coordinating the identification, analysis, and issuance of appropriate information by managers and top-level officials of the Bureau in response to requests by auditors, analysts, and inspectors of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Congress.
• Meet with Bureau staff and representatives of the oversight and risk communities to discuss INL’s interests and negotiate fulfillment of information requests, identifying any conflicts with established procedures and persuading, if necessary, acceptable adjustments provided that Department and Bureau requirements are met.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring management information technological systems that track oversight activities and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in compliance with OMB Circular A-50, engaging relevant INL staff and other Department representatives as subject matter experts, as appropriate.
• Draft or aid in drafting comments and recommendation compliance responses in conjunction with subject matter experts in response to final draft reports, highlighting relevant policy information.
• Track engagements to facilitate timely delivery of INL general and/or technical comments for publication within final reports.
• Coordinate relevant training modules related to management controls and risk.
• Plan, conduct or participate in special projects individually or as part of a team. Assist in interpreting government-wide legislation and regulations as well as Departmental policies affecting areas of responsibility and assesses their impact on Bureau program activities.
• Coordinate the submission of information for weekly/quarterly activity reports for INL/SAO/AT, maintain and track monthly and weekly summaries. Assist in managing and updating SharePoint database and other systems, including shared files and folders.
• Comply with all appropriate regulations, internal controls, and Standard Operating Procedures to protect organizational integrity and prevent unauthorized use or misappropriation of all classified and sensitive (but unclassified) equipment in assigned areas; and report security violations/problems to appropriate authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Six to ten years’ experience in relevant field
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need (may be achieved by reading the Foreign Affairs Manual, section 18 FAM 300)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Bureau’s and the Department’s structure, missions, functions, and operations to coordinate extensive studies related to assessing and improving the Bureau’s management controls as well as identifying, assessing and tracking risk across multi-million-dollar programs related to accomplishing its mission
• Demonstrate knowledge of project management and/or case management processes and best practices
• Demonstrate ability to communicate orally to conduct fact finding interviews, meet and deal with management officials, and present recommendations to management
• Demonstrate ability to communicate in writing to develop policy, guidance, instructions, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations
• Demonstrate analytical skills to identify trends analysis over oversight, management controls and risk profiles
• Demonstrate background on Enterprise Risk Management

CLEARANCE:

A Secret security clearance is required for this position; work may begin with an interim Secret security clearance.

LEVEL OF EFFORT

The hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the Department of State: Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

POSITION LOCATION:

The physical work location is INL/ AO/AT's office within State Annex 1 (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC.

TELEWORK

If applicable, telework is authorized only with prior INL Office Director, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer’s Representative approval, in accordance with Department of State and INL policies.

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, supplemental health plans, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, transportation stipend plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.