Program Manager

Position description

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

 

The Program Manager will lead and support initiatives that deepen partnerships with U.S. allies and international stakeholders to advance a shared vision for digital connectivity, cybersecurity, and open internet access. Performs program management duties in support of cyber and digital foreign assistance activities. Oversees program implementation and assesses the effectiveness of foreign assistance project-related operations This role requires collaboration across U.S. government agencies, including the State Department, to promote and implement U.S. cyberspace and digital foreign policy. Responsibilities include managing strategic engagements, supporting public diplomacy efforts, and coordinating bilateral and multilateral diplomacy-focused programs. A strong understanding of program and resource management, foreign policy, and interagency processes is essential.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay will be negotiated and commensurate with education and experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

 

Program Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains currency on digital connectivity and cybersecurity foreign assistance programs and develops program options; integrates contributions from various offices as well as other USG agencies.
• Provides implementers with technical direction and guidance, answering programmatic questions as necessary
• Deepen relationships with existing U.S. allies and partners, forge new partnerships, and engage with a range of countries to advance a common vision for the Internet and digital technologies
• Leverage key bilateral engagements and multilateral fora to build relationships, advance U.S. policy priorities, and guard against positions that are counter to U.S. approaches to cyberspace, the Internet and digital technologies.
• Identify, enhance, cultivate, and develop strategic engagements across the private sector and multistakeholder communities.
• Integrate cyberspace and digital policy knowledge, skills, and strategies throughout the Department of State.
• Elevate the State Department’s role within the Interagency to develop and implement U.S. cyberspace and digital foreign policy, assistance, and messaging.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

 

Program Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent)
• At minimum two 2 years of experience with government management policies and procedures, government accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, and restrictions on programming stemming from Congressional provisions (preferred).
• At minimum three (3) years of experience in the development and implementation of foreign assistance capacity-building programs, multi-tasking complex projects and processes, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving, and computer skills experience (preferred).
• Ability to support in the design of program goals, objectives, outputs, and performance measurement systems, including results frameworks, providing inputs into monitoring and evaluation planning and reporting.
• Ability to support design and management of foreign assistance-funded programs.
• Ability to coordinate with interagency partners and manage complex systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse range of stakeholders including but not limited to other Department Bureaus, other U.S. agencies, Embassies, Congress, and other partners.
• Secret clearance is required
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

 

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation 3S (CN3S) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CN3S , visit cherokee-federal.com.

 

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

 

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• Digital Policy Program Manager
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Keywords:

• Cybersecurity Policy
• Digital Policy
• Diplomacy
• Digital Connectivity
• Foreign Policy
• Stakeholder Engagement

 

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

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