Management Analyst IIThis position requires an active Secret clearance. The Management Analyst II/Grants provides administrative and operational support in the implementation of foreign assistance programs that advance U.S. digital, cyber, and emerging technology priorities in emerging markets, in alignment with U.S. economic and national security objectives. This position supports the administration of federal financial assistance awards, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency agreements. The Management Analyst assists Program Managers, Grants Officer Representatives (GORs), and Grants Officers (GOs) in driving successful program implementation. The ideal candidate has experience with foreign assistance programs and multiple funding mechanisms. Responsibilities include supporting the complete award lifecycle, from pre-award review through closeout, file maintenance, fiscal review, and compliance. The candidate should also be familiar with regional cyberspace, digital freedom, and information and communications technology trends. Strong coordination skills across interagency servicing agencies, Department bureaus, and offices are essential.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay rate:
$100,000 to $129,015.04 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.
Management Analyst II Responsibilities:- Provide administrative, operational, and analytical support to the Grants Officer, Grants Officer Representative, and Program Managers implementing CDP programming.
- Support the complete pre-award through post-award lifecycle of foreign assistance awards, including grants, cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, and contracts.
- Support the financial and business management aspects of award administration while ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, Department policies, and award terms and conditions.
- In consultation with program staff, evaluate changes to scopes of work, activities, or budgets negotiated between recipient organizations and Department program offices when monitoring results require changes.
- Build and maintain working relationships with the Office of Global Acquisition and finance, budget, and contract teams.
- Coordinate regularly on the processing and implementation of grants and related awards.
- Use foreign assistance platforms, including PMS, SAM.gov, My Grants, and G-Invoicing.
- Apply strong analytical skills to track funding streams and ensure appropriate disbursement to implementing partners.
- Contribute to annual monitoring plans and guidelines, focusing on the administrative and operational management aspects of awarded programs.
- Share relevant documentation and information with program and project staff to support effective oversight.
- Maintain official project files in accordance with Department recordkeeping requirements, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
- Review relevant audit reports for monitoring and compliance implications and coordinate necessary follow-up actions.
- Draft memoranda related to award administration.
- Review grantee fiscal reports, monitor recipient financial performance, and identify and help resolve compliance or risk issues.
- Coordinate with program and finance offices to ensure the timely and compliant closeout of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency agreements.
- Establish and maintain internal procedures for tracking follow-up administrative actions resulting from award-monitoring activities.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Four to seven years of experience with government management systems and procedures, government accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, and restrictions on programming resulting from Congressional provisions is preferred.
- Working knowledge of foreign assistance platforms, including PMS, SAM.gov, My Grants, and G-Invoicing.
- Strong knowledge of federal grants management regulations, including 2 CFR 200, and Department of State grants policies.
- Familiarity with comparable regulations and policies governing contracts and interagency agreements.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, fiscal report review, and risk and compliance assessment.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory and policy requirements related to foreign assistance award administration.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in recordkeeping, compliance tracking, and audit readiness.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the complete lifecycle of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency agreements for foreign assistance programs.
- Ability to support the design of program goals, objectives, outputs, and performance measurement systems, including results frameworks.
- Ability to contribute to monitoring and evaluation planning and reporting.
- Ability to coordinate with interagency partners and manage complex funding systems, particularly when working with program offices, finance offices, and recipient organizations.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with program management techniques, problem-solving, and computer skills is preferred.
- General understanding of information and communications technology, cyberspace, and emerging technology issues is preferred.
- Awareness of foreign affairs and U.S. national and economic security policy priorities.
- Active Secret clearance is required.
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