Economic Support Funds Program Specialist II

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SUMMARY

BSPS a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Economic Support Funds Program Specialist II for SCA Staff Support Services, Office of Security and Transnational, Affairs (SCA/STA). Washington, DC  20520. The Regional ESF Indo-Pacific Program Officer will assist in coordinating all aspects of the Bureau’s SCA/STA managed regional Economic Support Funds (ESF) for South Asia. As a member of the Indo-Pacific Program Management team, and in close coordination with the SCA/ STA SPAC team, prepares annual program recommendations and presents these to the SCA/FO for decision. Leads relationships with implementing partners to maintain oversight of activities and ensures the effective execution of SCA’s foreign assistance programs. Develops contacts with representatives of civil society, think tanks, and other government agencies working in the region to further create opportunities for the most effective possible programming. Maintains, updates, and develops as necessary systems for the efficient and accessible retrieval of documents regarding the allocation, notification, transfer, and implementation of SCA’s Indo-Pacific programs. The Regional ESF Indo-Pacific Program Officer may also be called upon, as needed, to assist with other SCA/STA managed ESF programs such under the governance and security pillars of the Indo-Pacific strategy, as well as SCA’s Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bhutan program. The Regional ESF Indo-Pacific

Program Officer manages complex budget requests to Congress, identification of implementers, project design, developing program plans and performance reports required by the Director of Foreign Assistance and the Office of Management and Budget, and monitoring and evaluation of program performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Following fiscal year allocations, the incumbent develops goals, objectives, and programs; and solicits proposals consistent with the Congressional budget request and SCA front office policy priorities for regional integration. Each fiscal year, the incumbent will summarize and prioritize programming proposals for front office approval through a Decision Memo. After approval, drafts a Congressional Notification for Hill approval of activities, and drafts implementation agreements, which can be contracts, grants, or interagency agreements for review and approval by the SCA/STA front office.

• Develops and provides guidance to implementing partners. Reviews implementer program and financial reports. Assists the SPAC Team in monitoring award parameters including scopes of work, budgets, timelines, and indicators to ensure program objectives are met. Travels to assess early-phase project viability, monitor ongoing programs, and drafts evaluation reports. Contributes to all bureau reporting required by the Office of the Director for Foreign Assistance for the State South and Central Asia Regional Operating Unit.
• The incumbent represents and communicates SCA/STA’s Indo- Pacific South Asia regional foreign assistance program objectives to other State Department and U.S. government offices involved in programming and allotting foreign assistance funds including but not limited to regional bureaus, Office of Acquisitions Management, Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison office, Office of Management and Budget, and USAID offices.
• In coordination with the Indo-Pacific Program Management team, the SPAC Team Lead and SCA leadership, responds to external requests for information, including from Congress, regarding SCA/STA’s regional ESF funds. Skillfully communicates verbally and in writing to provide briefings, status reviews, and advice upon request to the other SCA/STA staff, senior SCA personnel, and interagency partners on regional ESF programming.
• The incumbent maintains, updates, and develops as necessary systems for the efficient and accessible retrieval of documents regarding the allocation, notification, transfer, and implementation of regional ESF funds. Tracks the payments of implementers and is responsible for maintaining the regional ESF program and organizational files. Participates in policy and donor coordination meetings as appropriate and tracks current funding going into South Asia, both U.S. and non-U.S. funding.
• Applies internal control measures to protect organizational integrity and prevent unauthorized use or misappropriation of sensitive and classified material; reports instances of security violations/problems to the appropriate supervisory/management official; assumes full responsibility for safeguarding all classified and sensitive but unclassified material and equipment in assignment area(s).

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of Foreign Policies

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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