Overview

Cayuse Technologies launched in 2006 as a US-based alternative to offshore technology delivery centers, providing information technology solutions and subject matter expertise to our clientele. Cayuse focuses on federal markets and missions and is an SBA tribal 8(a) certified company. Cayuse brings significant past performance and excellent CPARS to its clients at an exceptionally competitive price. Cayuse's 41,000 sq. ft. technology delivery center is fully redundant and prepared to meet the needs of government. Our clients include DHS, DHA, DoS, USMC, US Army, HHS/Indian Health Service, Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, among many more.

Primary Focus

The ESF Program Specialist will assist in coordinating all aspects of the Bureau’s SCA/RASTA managed regional Economic Support Funds (ESF) for South Asia. As a member of the Indo-Pacific Program Management team, and in close coordination with the SCA/RA EconSTA STAR team, prepares annual program recommendations for the energy sector and presents these to the SCA/FO for decision. The Regional ESF Indo-Pacific Energy Program Officer manages complex budget requests to Congress, identification of implementers, project design, developing program plans and performance reports required by the Director of Foreign Assistance and the Office of Management and Budget, and monitoring and evaluation of program performance. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

• In close coordination with the SCA/RA Econ team prepares annual program recommendations and presents these to the SCA/FO for decision.
• Leads relationships with implementing partners to maintain oversight of activities and ensures the effective execution of SCA’s foreign assistance.
• Develops contacts with representatives of Civil society, think tanks, and other government agencies working in the region to further create opportunities for the most effective possible programming.
• Maintains, updates, and develops as necessary systems for the efficient and accessible retrieval of documents regarding the allocation, notification, transfer, and implementation of SCA regional programs.
• The ESF Program Specialist may also be called upon, as needed, to assist with other SCA/RA managed ESF programs such as SCA’s Sir Lanka program.
• Mange complex budget requests to Congress, identification of implementers, project design, developing program plans and performance reports required by the Director of Foreign Assistance and the Office of Management and Budget, and monitoring and evaluation of program performance.
• Following fiscal year allocations, develops goals, objectives, and programs; and solicits proposals consistent with the Congressional budge request and SCA front office priorities for regional integrations.
• Each year, summarize and prioritize programming proposals of front office approval through Decision Memo.
• After approval, drafts a Congressional Notification for Hill approval of activities, and drafts implementation agreements, which can be contracts, grants or interagency agreements for review and approval by the SCA/RA front office.
• Develops and provides guidance to implementation partners.
• Reviews implementer program and financial reports.
• Assists the STAR team in monitoring award parameters including scopes of work, budgets, timelines, and indicators to ensure program objectives are met.
• Travels to assess early-phase project viability, monitor ongoing programs, and drafts evaluation reports.
• Leads on all bureau reporting required by the Office of the Director for Foreign Assistance for the South Asia Regional Operating Unit.
• Represents and communicates SCA/RA’s South Asia regional foreign assistance program objectives to other State Department and U.S. Government offices involved in programming and allotting foreign assistance funds including but not limited to regional bureaus, Office of Acquisitions Management, Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison office, Office of Management and Budget, and USAID offices.
• In coordination with the Team Lead and SCA Leadership, responds to external requests for information, including Congress, regarding SCA/RA’s regional ESF funds.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to provide briefings, status reviews, and advice upon requests to other SCA/RA staff, senior SCA personnel, and interagency partners on regional ESF programming.
• Maintains, updates, and develops as necessary systems for the efficient and accessible retrieval of documents regarding the allocation, notification, transfer and implementation of regional ESF funds.
• Tracks the payments of implementers and is responsible for maintaining the regional ESF program and organizational files.
• Participates in policy and donor coordination meetings as appropriate and tracks current funding going into South Asia, both U.S funding.
• Applies internal control measures to protect organizational integrity and prevent unauthorized use or misappropriation of sensitive and classified material.
• Reports instances of security violations/ problems to the appropriate supervisory/management official; assumes full responsibility for safeguarding all classified and sensitive but unclassified material and equipment in assignment areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of Department of State operations and protocols
• 3-6 years of related experience
• Top Secret clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and nontechnical language
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Close attention to detail required with ability to process and apply diverse and complex amounts of data.
• Professional and reliable client engagement
• Adherence to Company and Agency work policies

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time. Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Polished office protocols, high-tempo communication streams and working conditions.
• Must be able to work varying work schedules and/or extended hours to meet business needs and project deadlines.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen and communicate via information technology systems and telephones.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer.

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