Program Design Support Specialist IV (Foreign Assistance)

Location: On-site in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Salary: $121,000–$135,000 annually

Company

hirify.global delivers AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and modernization solutions supporting federal agencies, national security, health, and humanitarian missions.

What you will do

• Coordinate directly with implementing partners and support the management of foreign assistance projects in consultation with grants or contracting officer representatives.
• Support the design, coordination, implementation, and management of projects across NEA regional offices, functional bureaus, and the Office of Foreign Assistance Oversight.
• Develop implementation strategies, evaluate project effectiveness, review performance reports and indicator data, and recommend corrective actions.
• Draft solicitations, proposals, memos, briefing checklists, talking points, and other portfolio materials; brief NEA leadership on relevant developments.
• Advise Department and interagency officials, communicate U.S. assistance strategy to stakeholders, and coordinate with overseas posts and assistance colleagues.
• Maintain accurate project information in NEA/AC databases and follow applicable federal regulations, DOS policies, and workplace standards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance are required; an active Secret clearance is preferred.
• One of the following: MA/MS with at least 6 years of relevant experience; BA/BS with at least 8 years of relevant experience; or high school diploma with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government foreign policy, preferably involving foreign assistance or other federal government programming.
• Ability to gather and retain information and make informed recommendations to decision makers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers across teams and offices.
• Excellent judgment and reliability, strong organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
• Ability to multitask, work under deadlines in a fast-paced collaborative environment, prioritize tasks, follow up without prompting, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of and experience working on or in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Active Secret clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Health care coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plans, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, training and development, and wellness resources.
• Collaborative, collegial, and professional workplace supporting meaningful federal missions.