Program Analyst

Travel Requirements: This position is not expected to travel on a regular basis. Position Description 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 advance public trust within INL by testing the efficacy of the Bureau’s management controls and regulatory compliance, to identify, assess and mitigate various risks associated with INL programming. Under this BPA Call, the Program Analyst will assist the INL/SAO/AT team in meeting the Bureau's enterprise risk management, management controls, and records management needs. The Program Analyst supports the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across Bureau programs and operations in compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and other relevant guidance. In addition, the Program Analyst advances organizational effectiveness and compliance by testing the efficacy of the Bureau's management controls, ensuring adherence to records management requirements including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) processing and records retention policies, and assisting with special projects that strengthen internal operations and regulatory compliance. Period of Performance The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award with the option to extend for six (06) months subject to performance, need, and funding. Duties and Responsibilities Receive direction from the INL/SAO/AT/A Branch Chief and shall maintain open, timely, and effective communications, resulting in a relationship that proactively addresses potential problems with flexible, workable solutions. Assist with gathering, analyzing, consolidating, and preparing data in various formats for incorporation into analysis, documents, and activity reports. Respond to oversight community requests for information, ensuring to coordinate responses to engagements related to risk and/or management controls; assisting and supporting auditors who are examining the Bureau’s programs and projects for compliance with directives, laws, and regulations. Assist with 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. Assist in coordinating property management activities, including tracking and monitoring End Use Monitoring (EUM) requirements for INL-provided equipment and commodities, ensuring compliance with relevant agreements and regulations, liaising with post, program offices, and implementing partners on property accountability, and supporting site visits and verification activities. Assist in coordinating relevant training modules related to management controls and risk. Develop a records management process. Final approval for implementation will be a Civil Servant. Manage records in accordance with Department policies and federal regulations, including processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, coordinating with relevant program offices to identify responsive records, ensuring proper records retention and disposition, and maintaining compliance with records management requirements. 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) material and equipment in assigned areas; and report security violations/problems to appropriate authority. Minimum Qualifications 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; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; and Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally to conduct fact finding interviews, meet with management officials, and present recommendations to management. Demonstrated 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 and records management. Program Analyst Location: Washington, DC Remote Work: No Clearance: Secret Work Status: Full-Time Travel Requirements: This position is not expected to travel on a regular basis. About ATSG ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home. ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr