Junior Program Officer

Goldbelt C6, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt C6, LLC seeks a Junior Program Officer in the Office of Sports Diplomacy within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in Washington, DC. You will support coordinating and implementing a wide range of projects for the office's sports exchange programs, including research, reporting, and administrative tasks.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years of program-management experience, and an active Secret clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management and coordinating complex programs.
• Ability to plan, analyze data, and communicate effectively under deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing exchange programs across offices and with posts.
• Provide administrative support and help with program design and implementation projects.
• Draft reports, proposals, and communications; maintain files and data.
• Monitor grant activities and ensure alignment with approved plans.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and provide regular program updates.
• Support budget tracking and resource management for programs.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Deadline-driven execution

Analytical thinking & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Goldbelt C6 protects the safety and health of the country by supporting civilian public health and defense medical marketspace. C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions.

Summary

The Junior Program Officer serves in the Office of Sports Diplomacy in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Office manages five sports-based exchange programs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Coordinator for International Athletics, a role leading cross-functional engagement around international athletics. The purpose of this position is to assist the Office Director and staff in coordination and implementation of a wide variety of projects in support of the office's sports exchange programs: conducting research; performing statistical analysis; drafting reports, proposals, and other communications; providing administrative support; and helping to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the office's exchange programs.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a wide variety of duties necessary to assist planning and implementing exchange programs (including programs related to alumni of ECA exchange programs) in coordination with regional bureaus, other bureau offices, program agencies, and posts.
• Performs relevant administrative planning and implementation for task/project completion and provide support for major organizational analysis, design and implementation projects.
• Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship with the office's day-to-day activities.
• Prioritizes project plans and deliverables as agreed upon between the staff contractor and ECA COR and Office/Division supervisor (or Office Director or Deputy Director).
• Works directly with the Office Director and staff to support the exchange of students and scholars on all programs managed by the office. This may include assisting with the implementation of orientations and other enrichment activities.
• Works directly with the Office Director and other staff in gathering, organizing, recording and tabulating data on the projects and programs conducted through the Office of Sports Diplomacy;
• Drafts, formats, and produces correspondence and reports, including factsheets and other informational tools, based on exchange and budgetary data. Maintains files and information systems.
• Assist in the monitoring, coordination, and implementation of sports grant/cooperative agreements and sports-based exchanges.
• Work alongside a senior officer to assure that grant-approved activities are conducted as planned and on schedule and that any changes in timing and types of activities or participant numbers are acceptable to and approved by the Office.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and issues.
• Providing overall execution of the exchange program, ensuring alignment with the project's goals Administration priorities.
• Manage program resources, including personnel, budget, and materials, to ensure successful delivery of program(s).
• Draft paper for Office and Bureau leadership, as required.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Have an in-depth knowledge of project management
• The ability to manage projects, to interact effectively with other in a broad range of functional and technical backgrounds and handle pressures in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be an analytical thinker who can plan and evaluate, identify solutions, and collaborate and communicate with others effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in international relations, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in program management, with a demonstrated track record of managing large-scale, complex programs.
• Must have active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with U.S. government grants and exchange programs is preferred.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.