Program Analyst

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is fully remote.

Overview:

The Program Analyst supports the Economics section on Haiti by providing programmatic, research, and interagency coordination support for foreign policy development, alignment, and implementation. The incumbent will work closely with U.S. Government stakeholders and external partners to advance U.S. policy objectives related to Haiti. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an understanding of key stakeholders related to Haiti, including diaspora groups, NGOs and advocacy organizations, members of Congress, and foreign governments (e.g., Canada and France). 
• Draft briefing memos and talking points, often on short notice, to prepare principals for Haiti-related meetings and to keep senior State Department leadership informed of developments, assimilating inputs from U.S. Government colleagues. 
• Assist in preparations for complex major meetings, such as international partners meetings on Haiti, including coordination, logistical planning, and policy analysis and recommendations. 
• Participate in interagency committees and external stakeholder meetings, including classified meetings up to the Secret level; brief team members on outcomes and prepare written read-outs as requested. 
• Coordinate the production, editing, and clearance of mandated annual reports, such as the Human Rights Report and International Religious Freedom Report, as needed. 
• Contribute to broader section tasks and special projects supporting Haiti policy implementation, as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Supervisory responsibilities are not anticipated.

Education and/or Experience:

• Secondary education plus at least two years of college-level coursework in a relevant field (international relations, international development, political science, economics, Latin American or Caribbean studies, or related discipline). 
• Minimum of four years of combined work experience in international affairs (two years with a Bachelor’s degree), such as work with U.S. embassies or volunteer organizations abroad, foreign policy NGOs, or think tanks in the U.S. or overseas. A relevant graduate degree may substitute for two years of experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in international relations, international development, political science, economics, Latin American or Caribbean studies, or a closely related field preferred.
• Recommended: Minimum two years of college in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience working in international relations or related areas. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) to create professional documents and communicate with colleagues. 
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills, including drafting, editing, and verbal presentation. 
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to formulate a clear point of view on complex issues and produce concise, well-written narratives. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, persuasion, and ability to work effectively with individuals at all professional levels and from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines, coordinate activities in multiple locations, and work effectively in a multicultural and virtual team environment. 
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and coordinate daily requirements with minimal supervision. 
• Basic understanding of U.S. federal government agencies and stakeholders. 
• Experience promoting objectives related to implementing U.S. policy in a multi-stakeholder environment. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• None.

Security Clearance: 

• Active Secret Clearance. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment:

General office environment. Some travel both domestically and internationally required based on business demands.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.