Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for an Energy Program Specialist (SME-mid level) to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (EUR/ACE). EUR/ACE is responsible for designing, overseeing, and coordinating effective U.S. assistance in the areas of energy assistance for the countries of Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia as specified in the SEED Act and the FREEDOM Support Act in support of U.S. foreign policy goals. EUR/ACE requires the Energy Coordinator/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to liaise with the interagency and coordinate budget and sectoral foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia to support U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Energy SME will coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives, non-governmental representatives, donor community representatives, foreign government representatives and audiences, State Department staff, and the interagency concerning the role of foreign assistance and policies in support of reform priorities for the Bureau in bilateral and regional assistance to the region. Will support the coordinator’s participation in meetings with foreign officials and other international and multilateral events that feature discussion of foreign assistance, and/or participate him/herself.
Responsibilities
Will serve as a program specialist and policy advisor for the European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau and the South and Central Asia Affairs Bureau (for Central Asia), working under the leadership of ACE’s Senior Energy Assistance Officer. Would provide support and guidance in analyzing public policy and program options and developing strategies to achieve short- and long-term U.S. government foreign policy goals. Manages assigned assistance portfolios under the supervision of a Sectoral Team Leads, undertakes and coordinates projects from senior level policy working groups, develops summaries/evaluations of programming options, and assists in forging consensus on recommended options. May also be required to engage in strategic and other planning tasks that relate to energy assistance
Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives, nongovernmental representatives, donor community representatives, foreign government representatives and audiences
Serves as the Energy assistance liaison with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on foreign assistance priorities, planning, formulation, tracking, and negotiations
Serves as the chair, lead, or back-up for Energy related working groups or ACE’s annual reviews with interagency partners on the performance of their portfolio and future funding needs
Drafts and clears a wide array of materials, including Congressional Notifications and other official paper, for a variety of audiences concerning the amount, purpose, justification, priorities, role, goals, outcomes, and challenges of U.S. foreign assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia as directed by ACE executive leadership
Attends and manages special events such as briefings, conferences, and public meetings for a variety of stakeholders domestically and internationally regarding U.S. foreign policy as directed by ACE executive leadership.
Produces, researches, and formulates official responses written and verbal requests as directed by ACE executive leadership
Represents ACE at strategy, planning, and other relevant meetings as the subject matter expert on energy assistance in the regions
Coordinates and discusses U.S. foreign assistance policies in support of reform priorities for the Bureau, bilateral, and regional assistance to countries in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia
Serves as an Energy Assistance Specialist in planning and coordinating on program strategy and implementation among multiple U.S. government agencies, including State Department Bureaus, overseas missions, and other U.S. agencies
Serves as the EUR/ACE liaison with posts and missions on country and regional priorities and programs related to the development and recommendation of strategies for U.S. government assistance in the areas
Serves as the lead on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) for the energy portfolio, working closely with ACE’s in-house experts on MEL to commission energy evaluations and to analyze and develop products for the Department that captures learning relevant to greater effectiveness and better decisions
This position may require international travel two-to-four times per year
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (in related field) and/or 3-5 years’ (at least five years preferred) experience in international relations. Subject Matter Specialists/Coordinators/Experts may be needed to cover the following areas, but not limited to, energy and/or cybersecurity
Provides technical expertise and strategic advice to the office regarding energy and climate change related programming
At least 3 to 5-year experience with U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives as they relate to U.S. foreign assistance efforts in the region
Excellent project management and interpersonal skills with basic knowledge on interrelated issues relevant to energy security in the region
Professional knowledge of the principles of political science, international relations, economics, history, geography, or other related disciplines sufficient to research, study, analyze and evaluate factors and conditions involved in the administration of U.S. energy assistance programs
Expert knowledge of the rules, responsibilities, relationships, and interests of DoS bureaus and U.S. government agencies in the development of assistance strategies; allocate resources across the U.S. government; direct interagency groups in the development of energy/climate change strategies; allocate resources across the U.S. government; direct interagency groups in the development of policies and programs to meet country/regional U.S. energy and climate change assistance objectives; monitor implementer performance and the expenditure of funds; and participate in the foreign assistance budget process as it relates to foreign assistance funding for energy assistance in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia
Comprehensive knowledge of the range of foreign assistance and budgetary laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of foreign assistance programs in order to prioritize competing needs, recommend new strategies and programs, translate U.S. foreign policy objectives into informed recommendations on energy assistance and budget levels, ensure integrity and regulatory compliance of specific actions or programs, and resolve complex high dollar assistance issues
Comprehensive knowledge of Congressional, Federal, and Department budget and financial management processes, procedures, and requirements to develop, evaluate, and execute substantial annual assistance budgets in support of programs carried out by DoS bureaus, other U.S. government agencies, and nongovernmental implementers designed to effectively contribute to U.S. energy assistance objectives in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia
Extensive knowledge of the political, military, and cultural environments and developments affecting the energy sector in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia to ensure that U.S. funded assistance programs meet the U.S. government's strategic objectives
Extensive knowledge of program performance measurement, monitoring, and evaluation tools to assess the performance of U.S. assistance programs and promote learning within ACE and the Department that can be applied to ongoing foreign assistance resource allocation decisions
Ability to analyze international development strategies and budgetary policies of the European Union and other donors to avoid program duplication, create synergies, and leverage funding
Ability to plan, organize, and direct interagency teams and negotiate priorities and funding levels to arrive at interagency consensus for the most effective program portfolios to achieve U.S. objectives in a country and/or region
Well-developed oral, interpersonal, and written communications skills sufficient to interact effectively with high ranking officials within and outside the U.S. government; produce coherent, persuasive reports, policy recommendations, memoranda, and other written documents and papers; articulate, explain, and defend U.S. and DoS policies and positions; and coordinate, participate in and conduct meetings, briefings, and negotiations to coalesce views of diverse U.S. government agencies into coherent and effective U.S. strategies
Ability to identify, understand, and interpret relevant political factors and considerations to determine their potential impact on U.S. policy and energy assistance objectives
Active Secret Clearance
Pay Range
$142,412.80-$147,412.80
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Job ID
2024-13996
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.
As a Tuvli employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).