Senior Program Design & Coordination Specialist

Credence Management Solutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Credence Management Solutions, LLC is seeking a Program Design Support Specialist III to support foreign assistance programming within the DOS NEA/AC office in the Washington, DC area. The role emphasizes design, implementation, and evaluation of U.S.

foreign aid programs, coordinating with embassies, interagency partners, and implementing partners to advance policy objectives. The position requires analytical capabilities, knowledge of foreign assistance, and program management skills, with

Qualifications

• MA/MS in a relevant field or equivalent work experience; 0+ years for MA/MS option or 2+ years for BA/BS; 6+ years with high school diploma.
• Ability to gather and retain information and to make informed recommendations to decision makers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers across teams and offices.
• Knowledge of USG foreign policy and foreign assistance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with implementing partners to support management of foreign assistance projects.
• Participate in program coordination, design, and management of projects with NEA regional offices and other bureaus.
• Identify and develop strategies to implement assigned projects to achieve objectives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of project-related operations and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to NEA leadership briefings and draft memos, checklists, and talking points.
• Support drafting and review of solicitations for funding applications.
• Review and action on implementer performance reports; monitor indicator data and progress; ensure accurate project data in AC databases.
• Share information with Department and interagency officials on coordination issues and problems.
• Communicate U.S. assistance strategy to Congress, policymakers, foreign governments, international organizations, implementers, and the public.
• Coordinate with NEA/AC members and overseas posts to share information and best practices.
• Maintain professional workplace standards and comply with policies including No FEAR Act and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

MA/MS in relevant field

BA/BS with 2+ years of relevant experience

High school diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Credence Management Solutions, LLC is seeking a Program Design Support Specialist III to support foreign assistance programming within the DOS NEA/AC office in the Washington, DC area. The role emphasizes design, implementation, and evaluation of U.S.

foreign aid programs, coordinating with embassies, interagency partners, and implementing partners to advance policy objectives. The position requires analytical capabilities, knowledge of foreign assistance, and program management skills, with