experience, communication with numerous stakeholders, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Demonstrate an understanding of Do D requirements, NAVSEA Program Office operations, policies, procedures, and schedules related to shipbuilding and acquisition.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) and policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, narratives, offsets and disconnects, and issue papers. Assist the government with
deliverable tracking, task management, development of milestones and objectives, strategic planning, acquisition strategies, special studies, program metrics establishment/tracking, and participation in designated meetings, milestone reviews, working groups, and Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to monitor progress against programmatic goals and objectives.
Provide review, recommendations, and drafts of strategic, programmatic, and business plans/schedules. Review current and proposed business practices, perform organizational backssments, assist with developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), improved business processes, and track major programmatic and technical issues. Provide support
in analyzing, backssing, and developing inputs to program briefings, White Papers, acquisition documentation and correspondence.
Provide support in the management of the government's Share Point site. Provide assistance and research in program engineering efforts, development of requirements documents, cost estimates, and change proposals. Coordinate meetings and Program Reviews, develop agendas, take minutes, capture actions, and track action status to completion. Utilize Do D 5000, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System, and become familiar with associated statutory and regulatory requirements of ACAT I/II programs. backss and provide information on new and existing procurement policies and procedures, and assist in the development, review, and updating of procurement contract documentation.
Effectively communicates and interfaces with customers and other outside agencies including senior Government leadership. Prepare production-related correspondence, including letters, Naval Messages and Email to Shipbuilders, support contractors, ship sponsors and other Government organizations in support of the efforts detailed in paragraphs below. Provide production management analysis, based on historical information, which identifies ship production trends, forecasts and status of ship production progress.
Gather data from Government databases and ship construction deliverables and use it to develop analyses of production issues. Coordinate and prepare Ship Program Review (SPR) briefs, Trials and Delivery briefs, Quarterly Execution Reviews (QERs) and other presentations. Minimum Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates Bachelor's degree and a minimum of (10) years of relevant experience. Must possess strong organizational and time management skills; the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with an emphasis on providing good customer service; highly self-motivated and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills; and exceptional attention to detail.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with a willingness to work effectively with a team of government and industry professionals including the ability to generate correspondence in a professional and timely manner. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of an integrated team where the workload and priorities change quickly. Exceptional command of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Power Point.
Experience in Congressional Data Calls ACAT I/II Gate 3-6 Preps Program Reviews Active Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS, or the ability to obtain one. Preferred Skill Sets Experience working with/for the Maritime Administration Project Management Professional (PMP) certified Possesses relevant senior level program and/or financial management experience as required in assigned SOW areas. The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position.
The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, interactionual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations. We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.
Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
No World Learning seeks a full time Program Associate to support the U. S. Department of State's Fulbright Specialist Program. Part of the larger Fulbright Program, the (FSP) enables approximately 425 U. S. academics and professionals each year to engage in short-term collaborative projects of between two- and six-weeks in length at host institutions abroad that build capacity and mutual linkages.
Under the supervision of the Program Officer, the Program Associate will assist the full project cycle including supporting the Specialist application process, assisting with matching Specialists to host institution projects, and providing significant logistical support to Specialists to ensure
project success. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills along with a detail-oriented focus and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Responsibilities Track Specialist applications and answer phone and email inquiries from prospective Specialists and other stakeholders. Make timely and accurate project entries into the FSP project management system on Salesforce. Support Specialist caseload in assigned regions which includes generating welcome packets, arranging logistics, assisting in the visa process, enrolling participants in a limited health benefits plan, and troubleshooting any issues that arise with Specialists' program logistics. Request disbursement
of Specialist allowances and track all costs in project management system.
Contribute to the completion of high-quality data management and program reports (both regular and ad hoc) for funder. Assume other program implementation and administrative activities as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's Degree and one year of related work experience. Strong written and oral communications skills and a professional demeanor. Energetic and resourceful team player. Excellent organizational ability and experience arranging logistics (e. g. international travel, visas). Effectively copes with change; able to shift comfortably; decides and acts without having the total picture; comfortably handles risk and uncertainty.
Demonstrates the ability to function in unstructured work environments and/or uncertain conditions. Demonstrates a curiosity about World Learning as a whole, with the aim of being able to effectively represent the organization to external audiences commensurate with the position. Supports an organizational culture of continuous learning through rigorous program monitoring, data tracking, donor and MERL reporting, research and reflection to ensure strong outcomes. Demonstrates a commitment to the organization's business development targets through ongoing program implementation, funder relationship building, and through other means as directed.
Has a commitment to fostering diverse, equitable and inclusive practices in program implementation and monitoring practices and challenging practices which may be exclusionary. Desired Requirements Experience implementing U. S. Department of State-funded exchange programs. Experience working with the U. S. higher education community. International experience. We prefer that you submit a cover letter with your application. Vaccination is strongly recommended for all employees in our U.
S. offices except for those receiving medical or religious exemptions. If boosters are subsequently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) then employees and faculty will be recommended to receive the booster within thirty (30) days of their eligibility. Benefits World Learning provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, Life/AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, EAP, Parking and Transit, 403 (b) retirement plan for full-time and eligibile part-time employees. The World Learning Inc. Family For more than 90 years, World Learning Inc.
is a thriving global organization made up of The Experiment in International Living, the nation's most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students; School for International Training, offering accredited undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT Study Abroad and internationally focused master's degrees through SIT Graduate Institute; and World Learning, a global development and exchange nonprofit organization. World Learning worldlearning. org World Learning has worked to create a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world.
World Learning's education, development, and exchange programs help people find their voices, connect with their communities, strengthen the institutions that form the backbone of a democratic society, and build relationships across cultures. With World Learning's support, these emerging leaders tackle critical global issues like poverty, conflict, and inequality. The Experiment in International Living experiment. org The Experiment in International Living is the nation's most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students. For more than 90 years, The Experiment has empowered young people to step off the beaten path, experience the world as a classroom, immerse themselves fully in another culture, and build the knowledge and skills needed to confront critical global issues.
SIT sit. edu School for International Training (SIT) was founded in the early 1960s as a training center for the first Peace Corps volunteers. For nearly 60 years, SIT has prepared students to be effective changemakers and global citizens through experiential education focused on the world's most critical global issues. SIT Study Abroad offers accredited summer and semester undergraduate programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs on multiple continents.
SIT Graduate Institute offers global and hybrid certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees. An organizational commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We are a globally diverse community of staff, faculty, board members, alumni, students, and participants who believe that inclusive and equitable practices are at the heart of a peaceful and just world. Each of us strives to honor diverse voices and lived experiences, examine our own biases and privileges, actively work to address inequities in our structures, and foster a community of open dialogue.
We are committed to acting with accountability, transparency, reciprocity, authenticity, and empathy. World Learning is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
Funding: Yes World Learning seeks a Senior Program Officer to play a vital role on the Youth Exchange programs team in the acquisition, management, and design of programs for students and adult mentors from across the Western Hemisphere.
These exchanges are based in the United States and focus on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development with students from the Western Hemisphere.
The Senior Program Officer will provide grant oversight and program management, along with staff supervision, coaching and management. This position will be part of our Global Programs unit which designs, implements, monitors and evaluates global development and exchange programs.
We work with various donors, including the U. S. Department of State and U. S. Agency for International Development, to achieve immediate impact and sustainable outcomes.
Consistent with our organization's status as both a global non-profit and accredited institution of higher education, we prioritize experiential programs that are grounded in theory, proven in practice, and that uplift diverse voices. RESPONSIBILITIES People and Team Management Provide leadership and management to Youth Exchange program staff. In collaboration with the Director, determine key staffing assignments for program portfolios. Manage and mentor program staff through the following: Coaching and supervising staff
through regular oversight of job and program related responsibilities.
Mentoring staff year-round by modeling and encouraging appropriate work/life balance and supporting strong time management. Collaborate with team Director to support staff professional development and learning within their roles and responsibilities, through trainings and other opportunities as identified. Lead performance management process and conduct regular pause and reflect and annual performance evaluations. Oversee hiring decisions for the program team, work with HR as well as coordinate onboarding, with oversight from the Director. Work closely with other Senior Program Officers to coordinate cross-team collaborations, programmatic alignments, and shared projects across the Youth Exchange program portfolio.
Organize and lead program staff meetings and retreats as needs are identified. Support Director in the management and communications of the Youth Ambassadors Consortium partners - currently including Georgetown University and Amigos de las Américas. Manage global staff as assigned. Support Director and Program Officers with funder communications for current and future portfolios. This includes being included on communications and stepping in on higher level matters as needed.
Program Management & Oversight Provide overall management and oversight of Western Hemisphere program portfolio. Maintain working knowledge of current issues, risks, and emerging trends in portfolio regions, while encouraging program staff to be fully immersed in regional understanding. Serve as primary liaison, or co-lead with Director or Program Officers, with State Department and Embassy officials to meet expectations and deliver communications in a timely manner. Support Director in managing key communications with ECA for the Youth Ambassadors Consortium. Work closely with the Director to develop work plans for each program portfolio, collaborating with staff as needed.
Provide oversight of programmatic aspects of exchanges through regular communication with program implementation teams. This may include on-the-ground support of program preparation and implementation days, and backstopping Program Officers as necessary or assigned. Support the creation and delivery of virtual programming elements where assigned. Establish consistent processes and procedures across programs and ensure compliance by program staff with established protocols. Overs and inspire key programmatic innovations.
Manage the preparation and timely submission of high-quality reports to the State Department and other donors. Implement and inform the overall monitoring and evaluation strategy across portfolios; identifying cross-cutting trends and key takeaways to inform future policy and implementation practices. Work collaboratively with Director on Youth Ambassadors Consortium deliverables (including but not limited to: capacity building training for partners, reoccurring consortium meetings, YA implementation handbook, etc. ) where assigned. Attend and fully engage in the delivery of staff training (ST), including: contributing to workshop design (prior to ST), session facilitation and content delivery (during ST), administration of staff training - sweeping, setting up classrooms, supply runs, etc.
as assigned. Maintain a thorough understanding of all policies and procedures as laid out in the Youth Exchange Team Handbook (updated annually). Review, edit, and create content for the Youth Exchange handbook as assigned. Serve as on-call and risk management support year-round when assigned - this includes occasional nighttime and weekend shifts. Take part in site visits as appropriate.
Budgeting and Financial Conduct budget oversight for programs through regular review and updating of budget trackers, check-ins with Program Officers, and support from Director - and in coordination with Finance Officers. Work closely with Program Officers to creatively manage budget line-item overages, while maintaining close tracking and documentation and updating Director as needed. Responsible for personal program advances and advance reconciliation. Responsible for monthly reconciliation of credit card. Support the development of grant proposal budgets. Business and Organizational Development Liaise with operational units at World learning such as Marketing and Communications (MARCOM), Business Development (BDU), Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL), Finance, etc.
Contribute to organization's business development targets through ongoing program implementation, funder relationship building, and through other means as directed. Play lead role in proposal design and budget development for grant bidding and renewal, attending trainings for a better understanding of the business development process, and Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Required Experience/Education: A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.
A Master's degree in a related field is valued. At least 6 year(s) of related work experience is required. International or cross-cultural experience is appreciated. Experience with youth programming and understanding of experiential education and youth empowerment pedagogies is valued. Familiarity with US Government procurement policies and grant management is a plus. Experience with monitoring and evaluation of projects. Applicants must be authorized to work in the location where this position is offered. Required Skills: Demonstrated people and project management proficiency.
Demonstrated experience organizing logistics for travel and events. Experience with international travel a plus. Ability to adapt to change and make decisions in ambiguous situations. Experience implementing U. S. Department of State-funded exchange programs is valued. Experience and understanding of proposal development, project design, grant management, and budgeting. Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency is a plus. Required Behaviors/Competencies: Collaborative and resourceful team player. Supports a culture of continuous learning and improvement through diligent program monitoring, data tracking, and reflection to ensure strong outcomes.
Displays curiosity about World Learning and is eager to represent the organization effectively to external audiences, as required. Shows dedication to the organization's business development targets through ongoing program implementation and relationship building. Committed to promoting diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in program implementation and monitoring, and willing to challenge exclusionary practices. Willingness to work outside of regular business hours as needed during program season Vaccination is strongly recommended for all employees in our U.
S. offices except for those receiving medical or religious exemptions. If boosters are subsequently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) then employees and faculty will be recommended to receive the booster within thirty (30) days of their eligibility. Benefits World Learning provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, Life/AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, EAP, Parking and Transit, 403 (b) retirement plan for full-time and eligibile part-time employees.
The World Learning Inc. Family For more than 90 years, World Learning Inc. is a thriving global organization made up of The Experiment in International Living, the nation's most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students; School for International Training, offering accredited undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT Study Abroad and internationally focused master's degrees through SIT Graduate Institute; and World Learning, a global development and exchange nonprofit organization. World Learning worldlearning.
org World Learning has worked to create a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world. World Learning's education, development, and exchange programs help people find their voices, connect with their communities, strengthen the institutions that form the backbone of a democratic society, and build relationships across cultures. With World Learning's support, these emerging leaders tackle critical global issues like poverty, conflict, and inequality. The Experiment in International Living experiment. org The Experiment in International Living is the nation's most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students.
For more than 90 years, The Experiment has empowered young people to step off the beaten path, experience the world as a classroom, immerse themselves fully in another culture, and build the knowledge and skills needed to confront critical global issues. SIT sit. edu School for International Training (SIT) was founded in the early 1960s as a training center for the first Peace Corps volunteers. For nearly 60 years, SIT has prepared students to be effective changemakers and global citizens through experiential education focused on the world's most critical global issues.
SIT Study Abroad offers accredited summer and semester undergraduate programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs on multiple continents. SIT Graduate Institute offers global and hybrid certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees. An organizational commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We are a globally diverse community of staff, faculty, board members, alumni, students, and participants who believe that inclusive and equitable practices are at the heart of a peaceful and just world.
Each of us strives to honor diverse voices and lived experiences, examine our own biases and privileges, actively work to address inequities in our structures, and foster a community of open dialogue. We are committed to acting with accountability, transparency, reciprocity, authenticity, and empathy. World Learning is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
