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Program Specialist

Akima

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Washington, DC
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$125,000 - $128,913.12

Job Description

Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for a Program Specialist to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

EUR/ACE requires Program Specialist to support knowledge sharing and understanding about the goals and purpose of foreign assistance to the Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia region and the Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia (ACE) in order to help reach foreign policy objectives. The Program Specialist will coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives, non-governmental representatives, donor community representatives, foreign government representatives and audiences, State Department public affairs staff, and the public concerning the role of foreign assistance to the region and the role of ACE. The Program Specialist will draft a wide array of materials for a variety of audiences concerning the role, goals, success, and challenges of U.S. foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. TThe Program Specialist will utilize a variety of platforms, including the Department's intranet and internet, SharePoint, newsletters, and social media to disseminate information about foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia to key stakeholders. The Program Specialist will work with Public Affairs staff and on any media inquiries, statements, or other written material concerning foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The Program Specialist will facilitate and oversee the development and execution of special programs and events for targeted audiences to disseminate information about foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia.

The Program Specialist will support the coordinator's participation in meetings with foreign officials and other international and multilateral events that feature discussion of foreign assistance, and/or participate him/herself. This includes press, website, and newsletters regarding ACE's role and other related priorities. The Program Specialist will perform office support duties to include but not limited to assembling documents in orientation binders for new staff, delivering documents to various Department offices.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with stakeholders on role of foreign assistance to the region and the role of ACE.
  • Draft a wide array of materials for a variety of audiences concerning the role, goals, success, and challenges of U.S. foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia.
  • Utilize a variety of platforms to disseminate information about foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia to key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate development and execution of special programs and events.
  • Provide draft or advice on information sharing promotion.
  • Produce, research, and formulate official responses written and verbal requests as directed by ACE's executive leadership.
  • Draft, manage, and execute all informational materials, projects, tasks, and deliverables as directed by ACE executive leadership.
  • Evaluate implementation of significant communications and policy changes with appropriate staff and senior management as necessary.
  • Develop, update, or streamline templates, processes, and guidance.
  • Coordinate and develop outreach and communications project, e.g., monthly newsletter, fact sheets, website updates, etc. Data Analytics and Learning
  • Draft, coordinate, and post fact sheets on U.S. foreign assistance strategies, resources, and programs
  • Assist with the budget planning, reporting, and execution processes
  • Enter fiscal budget data in appropriate databases or spreadsheets
  • Store and maintain files and documentation in SharePoint, including but not limited to approved Operational Plans, CNs, F memos, etc.
  • Support participation in oversees meetings with foreign officials and other international and multilateral events that feature discussion of foreign assistance, and/or participate him/herself. This includes press, website, and newsletters, and other materials.
  • Provide expert policy advice on grants and contracts policy and approaches
  • Initiate, develop, and recommend award management policies, procedures, guidance, and controls for contracts and the various program portfolios
  • Coordinate with procurement/acquisition/award and program managers to implement training strategies
  • Authoritative technical expert, develop and present innovation
  • Plan, implement and coordinate comprehensive approaches to properly maintain and address both the technical and administrative requirements of the office/organization
  • Prepare briefing checklists, letters, reports, agendas, talking points, meeting minutes, and responses to interagency inquiries.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (in related field) and/or at least 5 years' experience in international affairs/foreign policy, business management, social science, information technology, accounting, or other related fields.
  • At least Three (3) years of experience in project management
  • Project management certification (Possess active Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
  • At least Three (3) years of experience in production, communication, and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
  • Experience developing strategies, evaluating process performance to keep teams organized, and allocate resources across projects.
  • Experience using and navigating Power Apps, Power Automate, and Visio for process mapping
  • Ability to produce, research, and formulate official responses for written and verbal requests as directed by leadership.
  • To prioritize and order tasks effectively, to employ a systematic approach to achieving objectives, to make appropriate use of limited resources.
  • Experience with Microsoft office, cloud-based applications, Office 365, and SharePoint.
  • Excellent writing, speaking, and research skills to produce independently prepared, authoritative documents under tight deadlines for consideration by senior managers in the Department.
  • Ability to manage and execute all information projects, tasks and deliverables as directed
  • Ability to evaluate implementation of significant communications and policy changes with appropriate staff and senior management as necessary.
  • Ability to work with subject matter experts to develop, update, or streamline communications templates, processes, and guidance.
  • Familiarity in developing project and program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones involving complex programs, systems, or issues of critical importance to the entire organization.
  • Knowledge in assessing project progress, conducting briefings, and preparing comprehensive reports with solutions and recommendations for top-level managers and executives.
  • Active Secret Clearance


Job ID

2026-22878
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$125,000 - $128,913.12
Health & Welfare

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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.
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.

As a Tuvli employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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