Job Requirements
Arlington, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$88,000 - $92,500
Job Description
Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Supply Chain Advisor/Global Fund Liaison to assist the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD)'s execution and oversight of supply chain and commodities programs in more than 70 countries worldwide. The Office of Program Transition and Supply Chain (PTSC) leads the Department of State's supply chain and commodities programs and contracts on behalf of GHSD. In this capacity, PTSC develops and oversees numerous supply chain-related awards, establishing requirements, standards, targets, and timelines for programs, and monitoring progress against those plans. PTSC also serves as GHSD's center of excellence for private-sector engagement, private-finance mobilization, and economic analysis. The office liaises extensively the Geneva-based Global Fund for AIDS, TB, and Malaria to coordinate supply chain and commodities programs and to transition certain U.S.-led supply chain services contracts to Global Fund mechanisms.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
GOR/AOR award management team as Activity Manager and liaise with Global Fund counterparts to ensure effective U.S. Provide technical input into designs and guidance for new initiatives and awards, translating priorities into scopes, budgets, and results frameworks. Coordinates the award lifecycle (clearances, start-up, modifications, milestone tracking) to ensure compliant, timely delivery. Supports strong closeout and transition documentation and maintains visibility into portfolio timelines and dependencies. Works with U.S. embassy teams in numerous countries overseas to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and activities.
Assist in monitoring stock levels, technical activities and overall budget status and planning. Provide technical and strategic input to the planning of the transition of current central supply chain awards to appropriate entities, ensuring no disruption to supply availability.
Deliverables
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain secret clearance required; provisional remote work with a public trust clearance while awaiting secret clearance is possible.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation for this position is $88,000.00 to $92,500.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
GOR/AOR award management team as Activity Manager and liaise with Global Fund counterparts to ensure effective U.S. Provide technical input into designs and guidance for new initiatives and awards, translating priorities into scopes, budgets, and results frameworks. Coordinates the award lifecycle (clearances, start-up, modifications, milestone tracking) to ensure compliant, timely delivery. Supports strong closeout and transition documentation and maintains visibility into portfolio timelines and dependencies. Works with U.S. embassy teams in numerous countries overseas to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and activities.
Assist in monitoring stock levels, technical activities and overall budget status and planning. Provide technical and strategic input to the planning of the transition of current central supply chain awards to appropriate entities, ensuring no disruption to supply availability.
Deliverables
- Monitoring and performance assessment reports
- Recommendations for optimizing large global and bilateral contracts for commodities procurement and supply chain
- Routine production of reports, briefings, and guidance documents for stakeholders
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of and experience with large supply chain programs and procurement contracts
- Experience working with U.S. Embassy teams and stakeholders in international contexts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing abilities
Education and Experience:
- Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain management and resource allocation in LMIC settings
Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain secret clearance required; provisional remote work with a public trust clearance while awaiting secret clearance is possible.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation for this position is $88,000.00 to $92,500.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.
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