Management Analyst II

Ecke Holding Company LLC, doing business as PCI Federal, was formed under the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribe to provide high quality products and services to Federal customers. Ecke is a Muskogee word for “mother” and reflects the role of the holding company. PCI Federal provides the common connection and integration that enables our collective success. Our portfolio of companies share the Tribe’s values of fairness, trustworthiness, commitment to something bigger than self, perseverance, respect for contribution, open, and honest communication, collaboration, open to new ideas and accomplishment. Through these values, PCI Federal focuses on delivering exceptional services that exceed our customers’ expectations. At PCI Federal, we are passionate about helping our employees meet their professional goals and achieve success, while maintaining work/life balance. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes vacation and personal time off, as well as a generous 401(k) match. Accessibility: PCI Federal’s companies are committed to working with and providingreasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation whileseeking employment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make adetermination on your request for reasonable accommodation on acase-by-case basis. PCI Federal and its subsidiaries do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race,national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity,Veterans or Disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indiancandidates. Health Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance Pet Insurance 401k and Company Matching Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement 11 Holidays Position: Management Analyst II Location: District of Columbia, DC Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 257-DOS # of Openings: 3 Summary The Management Analyst II provides support to the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs and reports to the Program Manager. The position is 100% on-site. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops andmaintainsa Compliance Calendar or tracking system of contractual reporting due dates in Excel, including contract renewals, registrations, actionitemsand other areas as necessary, etc. Assiststhelogisticsdivision in product, equipment and supplier research and guidance. Maintains complete andaccuratecontract filesin accordance withall applicable regulations tofacilitateinternal administration and audits througheFilingin ILMS. Remain current with customer policy, such as end-of-year funding action deadlines as they relate to contracting actions andmaintainfamiliarity with customer contract policies and Acquisition Manuals. Maintains liaison with operations and funding experts in functional areas. Inform Bureau of African Affairs (AF) staff and recommend strategies and approaches to best use foreignassistanceresources for the assigned portfolio at the country,regionaland global level. Research, and provide oral and written briefings, to AF leadership, other Department offices, practitioners in U.S. embassies, State Department public affairs officers, and interagency representatives- on best practices, challenges and opportunities, programming needs and gaps, and potential for interagency program co-ordination. Identify, recommend, and support the development ofnew programsaligned with AF’s strategicobjectives. Identifyand implement innovative approaches for working with embassies and grant recipients to improve the efficiency of AF/EX program management and to minimize administrative burdens. Assist AF/EX in the development of SOPs for project management life cycle of projects including initiation, planning (e.g., Statements of Work), execution, and closure. Track and analyze new political, economic, and security developments in sub-Saharan Africa that may affect current and future programming and use this to inform and support strategy development and the strategic alignment of AF program and activities with the Department and Bureau’s highest priorities. Uses technicalexpertisein assigned area to support the budget planning for AF including the preparation of foreignassistancematerials (Congressional notifications, allocation requests, and operational plans). Organize andparticipatein strategy and portfolio reviews to understand the impact and performance of AF programs. Develop and support U.S. Government and international coordination mechanisms and strategic program planning. AdviseAF/EX on synchronizing programs with other U.S. Government and international efforts, developing recommended strategies to create more efficient planning and program management and oversight with U.S overseas missions, implementers, and relevant third countries and nongovernmental organizations. Coordinate with other program practitioners to develop whole-of-government approaches to promoting immediate, medium-term, and long-termobjectives. Travel periodically to sub-Saharan Africa to enhance program coordination with embassy representatives and conduct site visits to oversee ongoing programming. Use relevant State Department and interagency databases to track funding to inform decision making for foreignassistancefor AF. Education and Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Preference will be given to those with active security clearance. Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent Minimum Years’ Experience: 4 years or more Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Demonstrated written and oral communications skills Ability to handle complexity and highly detailed responsibilities Experience and ability to work and interact with others and provide excellent customer service Ability to prioritize work and make decisions Skill and ability in managing multiple concurrent activities of varying complexity, including changing priorities and short turn-around times PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status. 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