Program Analyst

Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret ClearanceBachelor's degree or equivalent, and four years general experienceKnowledge and experience working within the framework of National Policies and Strategies, and Presidential Directives and EOsDrafts reports and presentations or other deliverables as requiredExcellent oral and written communication skills, data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge and experience working within the framework of NSM-2 and PPDs and NSPMs related to counterterrorism activitiesExperience in crisis management and counterterrorismPhysical RequirementsSit for long periods of time and repeat the same movementsUse their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controlsSee details of objects that are less than a few feet awaySee differences between colors, shades, and brightnessUnderstand the speech of another personSpeak clearly so others can understand and comprehendSee details of objects that are more than a few feet away. Past examples of such are NSC-directed exercises, lSEG, Hostage Affairs Working Group, WMDSG, and CT Technical Programs related to CT overseas activitiesAssist with Crisis Response activities for special events in support of the ISEGRequired QualificationsU.S.

Spectra Tech, LLC is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Logistics Services and Support. We have enabled our Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost-effective professional services and solutions.Spectra Tech, LLC, is currently looking for a Program Analyst to work on a government project at U.S. Department of State - Navy Hill in Washington, D.C. This position plans and designs execution of activities and tasks. They must also develop findings, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations. Prepares and presents reports. Reports on performance against budget and milestones to Principal Management Consultants.This position is full-time and onsite at Navy Hill in Washington D.C. Then, may require domestic and international travel a few times per year.ResponsibilitiesThe contractor shall assist with the coordination. development, design, and execution of CT preparedness programs, providing administrative, development, and implementation to support CT initiativesThe contractor shall assist with preparation of background and briefing materials for Front Office (FO)-level discussions related to the counterterrorism issues and policies, and assist with preparation of written materials in response to broader Department and interagency information requestsSupport the development and conduct of U.S. government interagency and/or foreign engagements at forums as required by CT BureauThis includes but may not be limited to drafting agendas, moderating forums and meetings, developing content, tracking invitations, writing after actions and lessons learned, and compiling a history of events and actions into an electronic libraryConduct liaison activities with other U.S. government agencies, as directed by CT Bureau If requested by CT, this may include but is not limited to providing updates on the mission, structure, priorities, and activities of the CTPP.Event Planning: the contractor will help identify and procure necessary meeting spaces, assist with inviting participants and tracking responses to exercises, draft and disseminate meeting agendas and summaries, and track action items identified during exercises or meetingsAssist with travel arrangements by working with Embassy to provide transportation and lodging support and other support to CT teams as needed for international trips, meetings, events, or exercisesThe contractor will have staff familiar with Department of State acquisition processes and leverage USG resources and capabilities wherever possibleContractor will have staff experienced in interfacing both with Department of State personnel CONUS and OCONUS as well as with senior diplomatic representatives of foreign countriesThe contractor working on terrorist detentions will prepare for engagement with host governments (and relevant U.S. embassies) and negotiations involving assurances or ongoing/planned resettlement processes, as appropriateThe contractor shall assist in the development and management of various CTPP knowledge assets, including but not limited to action item documents, rosters of experts, and knowledge generated through working group and inter agency initiativesThe contractor will provide the requisite staff and expertise to effectively support the CTPP's unique lines of effort that includes but is not limited to counterterrorism policy development, science and technology program implementation, program evaluation and assessment, and interagency exercise activitiesThe contractor working on terrorist detentions will work with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, and other State department bureaus to review any transfer and/or post-transfer concernsPrepare for engagement with host governments (and relevant U.S. embassies) and negotiations involving assurances or ongoing/planned resettlement processes, as appropriateThe contractor working will prepare talking points, cables, background checklists, annotated agendas, interagency/multilateral agendas, and talking points in response to information requests and preparation needs for senior-level officials, both in CT and the broader Department and interagencyThe contractor will prepare talking points and background for U.S. embassies to assist in communicating to other governments about their nationals and support those engagements as appropriateOther Program Support includes:Ability to provide ad hoc and surge support services to support the development, implementation and execution of CTPP related initiatives including:The coordination, development, and implementation of CT programs in support of National Strategies and Presidential DirectivesAnalyze policy, capabilities and technical requirements for threat-based research and development and science and technology to combat terrorismAttend meetings, facilitate meetings and seminars as directed to support any of the CT initiativesAssist the CT CTPP in the development, planning and implementation of preparedness activitiesSupport crisis response programs and activities. Past examples of such are NSC-directed exercises, lSEG, Hostage Affairs Working Group, WMDSG, and CT Technical Programs related to CT overseas activitiesAssist with Crisis Response activities for special events in support of the ISEGRequired QualificationsU.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret ClearanceBachelor's degree or equivalent, and four years general experienceKnowledge and experience working within the framework of National Policies and Strategies, and Presidential Directives and EOsDrafts reports and presentations or other deliverables as requiredExcellent oral and written communication skills, data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge and experience working within the framework of NSM-2 and PPDs and NSPMs related to counterterrorism activitiesExperience in crisis management and counterterrorismPhysical RequirementsSit for long periods of time and repeat the same movementsUse their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controlsSee details of objects that are less than a few feet awaySee differences between colors, shades, and brightnessUnderstand the speech of another personSpeak clearly so others can understand and comprehendSee details of objects that are more than a few feet away.Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the armUse fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objectsMake quick, precise adjustments to machine controlsUse one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objectsWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at support@spectratech-llc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.