Creative Corrections, LLC · 10 hours ago
Program Assistant
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expCreative Corrections is actively recruiting for a Program Assistant position located in Washington, DC, within the U.S. Department of State. The role involves providing programmatic and budgetary analysis support for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and assisting in budget formulation and program management.
AdviceConsultingStaffing AgencyTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports INL officials in coordinating policy issues relating to portfolio
Aid in managing program budget formulation; analyze budget proposals and assists with preparing justifications and memoranda for presentations to Department leadership, OMB, and Congress
Aid in evaluating program effectiveness in relation to the funding expended for programs
Aids in drafting briefing papers, talking points, and presentations for management review and use
Aids in office outreach projects by traveling to relevant countries and conducting logistical support for others
Manages program files and records, tracks reports
Coordinate and lead meetings as necessary with INL internal and external officers
Research materials as required to compile information, reports, and statistical information regarding the supported program
Performs administrative duties when required to support program requirements
Assist with determining the status of funds for the Bureau, and other funds control duties
Determine if funds can be de-obligated and/or reclassified/reprogrammed. The contractor shall determine the type, country, purpose, and status of obligations, points of contact, and supporting documentation. The contractor shall determine which obligations are available for either de-obligation or reclassification/reprogramming
The contractor shall run data reports for specific accounting data and fiscal years; create spreadsheets or databases for future reference and formulated use (Pivot tables, XLOOKUP formulas cross-walking future reports to past reports). The contractor shall identify the benefiting country or program
The contractor shall determine the original funding to include analyzing and tracking approved apportionments, researching electronic or paper files and coordinating with other Department offices to acquire necessary information. The contractor shall create a spreadsheet presentation, which provides beginning funding, amounts that have been obligated, expended, de-obligated, reclassified, reprogrammed, transferred, and remaining balances
Respond timely to requests for information regarding the reconciliation of agreements, amendments, and reprogramming of funds and track all pertinent information relating to these activities in established Department-wide financial system and Excel spreadsheet logs
Provide financial guidance to program officers and project managers, as well as to staff in program countries, as appropriate. Provide advice and assistance to other staff members, and senior managers on financial management and processing problems or issues. Develop and/or recommend the modification of methods and techniques to resolve accounting or auditing problems and explain such changes to all staff members, and overseas posts when appropriate, to ensure their awareness of and familiarity with such procedures
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Six to ten years' experience in relevant field
Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines
Demonstrated skilled in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance and congressional and general correspondence
Knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues
Demonstrated knowledge of federal budget processes, regulations, and reporting requirements
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare clear, concise budget reports and recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present budgetary information to diverse audiences
Experience in budget execution, to include analysis of budget execution reports produced by the Department's financial management system, and data repositories
A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance
Preferred
Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating foreign assistance letters of agreement, grants, and contracts
Demonstrated experience formulating foreign assistance budgets
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Economic Resources, Statistics, or a closely related field
Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience working for the federal government in a budget sector. Experience must demonstrate progressively responsible duties in budget formulation, execution, and analysis within a federal agency or department
Company
Creative Corrections, LLC
At Creative Corrections, we strive to create a culture where we are able to attract and retain highly talented and qualified employees.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase