This position reports to the Employment Program Officer. Major responsibilities include: A. Manage the Family Member Training Portfolio to include advising family members on more...

This position reports to the Employment Program Officer. Major responsibilities include: A. Manage the Family Member Training Portfolio to include advising family members on training opportunities at FSI, administering pre-tests and processing registration requests and tuition waivers. Compile program reports, producing statistical analyses to track program activity, and developing new program materials. B. Manage Employment mailboxes, providing guidance and information on in-mission and federal employment . Conduct research, draft guidance, and develop resources for clients on in-mission and federal employment; local employment overseas, home-based business, and teleworking. C. Provide back-up to manage "The Network," FLO's employment listserv, developing job leads and marketing the program to hiring officials, HR staff and family members. E. Provide information and referral on a wide range of overseas and domestic employment opportunities. Qualifications: US Citizen family members, including members of household, with a minimum 3 years of experience living in a Foreign Service community abroad. Awareness of and sensitivity to the employment issues facing Foreign Service family members in a mobile lifestyle. Good judgment, analytical, able to manage information on confidential basis and eager to provide administrative support to the program at a professional level. Strong written communication skills including ability to format letters, cables, email messages, and to edit for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Must be able to handle multiple tasks under time constraints, prioritizing appropriately. A team player with excellent customer service skills, positive, energetic and used to working in a fast moving work environment . Suggested specific software qualifications include Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Microsoft Viso, Yahoo groups, Adobe Acrobat and Website management skills.
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Reporting to the S/CRS Public Affairs Officer, the Writer-Editor writes and edits text for blog postings, academic journals, newsletters, Op-ed articles, first person stories, marketing more...

Reporting to the S/CRS Public Affairs Officer, the Writer-Editor writes and edits text for blog postings, academic journals, newsletters, Op-ed articles, first person stories, marketing materials, PowerPoint presentations, video scripts, website content, press guidance/releases, speeches and other communication products. The incumbent writes and edits complex material for S/CRS based on reconstruction and stabilization theories, doctrine and best practices. The Writer-Editor will support continuity of brand and messaging in all work. Specific Duties: • Tailors preliminary written material provided by subject matter experts to S/CRS requirements of communication materials for public distribution, and reviews for grammar, punctuation, style and form. • Writes and edits materials tailored to appeal to a wide range of public audiences with varying degrees of interest, awareness and understanding, paying attention to "main texts” and "headlines" intended for general readers and "sub-subtexts" to appeal to readers with specialized knowledge of or interest in the subject. • Offers suggestions to subject matter experts and/or designers on presentation of subject matter, based upon knowledge of the techniques and methods of online and print media and the needs of the target audience. • Recommends inclusion of additional information, or condenses the material to suit the constraints of a target publication or audience, as appropriate. • Performs work associated with media monitoring, outreach, publication, press relations and internal communications. Key Qualifications: • Work experience in writing, editing and/or journalism. • Additional knowledge and understanding of a broad array of print and online publications, recordings, and/or electronic media. This may include the production and/or management of publications and/or recordings; or the planning, design, and/or execution of graphics or art for publications or related items; and/or the execution or development of photographs for publications or related items. • Academic training in English or writing fields. Minimum BA in Communications or associated field.
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The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Resources Management (RM), Information Management Division (IM) is responsible for ensuring that more...

The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Resources Management (RM), Information Management Division (IM) is responsible for ensuring that the Bureau’s programs make full and appropriate use of information technology (IT). INL/RM/IM supports the increased use of leading edge technology to enable the Bureau to carry out its mission, with improved products and services at the lowest cost. The Division oversees and manages the hardware, software, infrastructure, and services for INL’s IT and telecommunications networks. A SharePoint and Database, Administrator/Specialist is needed to assist with INL’s intranet/SharePoint web portal in order to consolidate and centralize the administration, maintenance, and development of INL’s intranet portal. The incumbent will manage customer-facing websites; assist customers in producing professional-grade and “theme-consistent” web layouts and design; develop intuitive interactive web applications; install/configure Key Performance Indicators, Dashboards, Business Data Catalogs, form services, and other tools and add-ins; assist with developing and instituting governance procedures, techniques, and best practices; create and deliver training for users; assist data input efforts when needed; and maintain 508-compliance on INL intranet design. Installation, upgrades, patches, configuration, administration, and support of all Share Point Services/Share Point portal servers. Application deployments and administration including change control policies. Manage user permissions. Design and develop custom web parts to adhere to current user requirements for case information. Design and develop reports and dashboards for Share Point 2003/2007 using SQL Server reporting Services. Facilitate testing, defect resolution, and user acceptance. Provide production deployment support. Identify and develop appropriate lifecycle documentation to support the design, development, and deployment. Troubleshooting of PC client vs. Share Point issues. Use of enterprise issue tracking system to track all issues and requests. Optimize Share Point content for indexing and searching. Assist in defining resources and schedules for project implementation and completion. Assist in creating strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning. Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, milestones. Identify and resolve project issues keeping Division Chief apprised. Draft and develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) for external services. Draft, design, and maintain technical and project documentation. Demonstrate strong communications, presentation, and customer service skills and abilities. Perform other administrative duties as assigned (related to the above responsibilities, i.e., database input and management.
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prepares dossiers on new abduction cases, prepares packets for cases going as Hague Convention cases, answers phone calls and receives on behalf of officers visitors, responds to routine more...

prepares dossiers on new abduction cases, prepares packets for cases going as Hague Convention cases, answers phone calls and receives on behalf of officers visitors, responds to routine correspondance,files and maintains records for officer to whom he/she reports
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• Initiate assessment, in consultation with the INL/LP Merida Coordinator, to determine current forensic laboratory capabilities throughout the Central American region and be responsible more...

• Initiate assessment, in consultation with the INL/LP Merida Coordinator, to determine current forensic laboratory capabilities throughout the Central American region and be responsible for examining laboratory facilities, instrumentation, personnel, quality assurance procedures, and the needs of investigators. The assessment results will be used to create a forensic development plan outlining short-and long-term training and equipment needs. • Advance basic, low-tech, forensic techniques throughout the Central American region and maximize the region’s current capabilities by improving cross-country cooperation • Provide advisory and training assistance to the Governments of Central America in order to establish an effective, humane, and appropriate forensics laboratory and the associated policies, procedures, curricula, programs, and systems required to operate a modern forensics center. • Provide significant input in strategic planning and development of future Central American forensic programs. Develop forensics programs which are coordinated with the police, law enforcement criminal justice and judicial programs, as needed. • Serve as forensics expert during the first year. In addition to assessments, this may include policy analysis and program guidance on issues such as program progress, budgeting, development of host country forensic capacities and institutions, minor refurbishment of forensics facilities and training plans. • Other duties as requested and assigned by INL/LP. Requirements: - Bachelors Degree from an accredited - Graduation from a Federal Forensics training acadamy - 10 years in Forensics Field - 8 years in forensics management,organizational,leadership, and development - 2 years being at a supervisory level in forensics. - Fluent in Spanish *Candidate Must be able to obtain a secret clearance*
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The incumbent must work cooperatively with other persons and operating units in S/GAC, with partnering U.S. Government agencies, and with external stakeholders to achieve tasks, and more...

The incumbent must work cooperatively with other persons and operating units in S/GAC, with partnering U.S. Government agencies, and with external stakeholders to achieve tasks, and will be responsible for: • Coordinates and facilitates the meetings of the interagency HOP working group, drafting agendas, keeping meeting minutes, and ensuring execution of all follow-up actions. • Develops, drafts, and finalizes the HOP guidance document, representing the objectives and processes determined by the HOP working group. • Coordinates and manages communications with all appropriate HQ entities regarding the processes and objectives of the HOP exercise. These entities will include, at a minimum, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, the Deputy Coordinators, PEPFAR Deputy Principals, and the Technical Working Group co-chairs. • Manages the allocation and tracking of HOP budgets, preparing budget tables and other graphic representations for presentation to the S/GAC Budget Office, to State Department offices, and to Congress. • Develops, in collaboration with the appropriate persons, the IT system for submission and processing of all HOP information. Conducts analyses of these data and produce appropriate reports, as required. • Coordinates the development and implementation of the Headquarters Staffing for Results (HQ SFR) exercise in conjunction with the S/GAC Deputy Coordinators and PEPFAR Deputy Principals. SFR means having in place a fully functioning, interagency team that jointly plans, implements, and evaluates its programs with appropriate technical leadership and management oversight. Establishes and maintains effective liaison Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) to develop the Task Order Requirements (TOR) Package to establish a contract to perform the HQ SFR. Implements the findings of the HQ SFR exercise into the HOP. • Renders authoritative analysis, consultative advice and assistance for all phases of S/GAC’s strategic planning and budgeting within the Department, i.e., strategy development, performance planning and evaluation, organizational reporting and recognition, and implementation/execution planning. Develops the requisite documentary material – clear, comprehensive policies and procedures – in support of S/GAC’s strategic planning efforts. Establishes and maintains effective liaison with the appropriate organizational element in the Department (Bureau of Resource Management (RM), Office of the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance (F), or Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources (D(L)) to coordinate and resolve any issues or concerns with the strategic planning and budgetary processes. REQUIREMENTS: • Familiarity with the mission, functions and program initiatives of the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and PEPFAR, as well as awareness of the State Department's policies, precedents, goals, objectives and regulations sufficient to coordinate with the development of policy guidance and strategic planning documents. • Organization skills and attention to detail. • Superb written and verbal communication skills and ease interacting with both junior and senior staff. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing tasks. • Ability to compile/consolidate, review and analyze budget data. • Ability to draft procedural instructions and policy guidance for use by officials in planning and estimating funding needs. • Advanced skills with a variety of automated software programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint in order to prepare special and recurring financial reports, exhibits, charts and other statistical material.
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Must possess the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expecations, implement the organizational vision in a continuously changing environment, an dmake well-informed, more...

Must possess the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expecations, implement the organizational vision in a continuously changing environment, an dmake well-informed, effective, and timely decisions and perceive the impact and implications of decisions. -Under stands and keeps abreast of local, national, and international policies, and trends that afect the organization an dshape of stakeholder's views. -rapidly adapts to new info, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent. -Understands the organization's financial processes; prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget, oversees procurement ot achieve desired results; and monitors expenditures.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION The Program Coordinator in Ciudad Juarez will support, assist, and advise NAS in its efforts to develop and implement comprehensive and integrated justice more...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Program Coordinator in Ciudad Juarez will support, assist, and advise NAS in its efforts to develop and implement comprehensive and integrated justice sector projects – to include the police, prosecutors and corrections -- in Ciudad Juarez with the objective of helping the GOM significantly reduce the levels of violence in that city. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct, coordinate, and/or update assessments of public security force capabilities and requirements in the Juarez, the state of Chihuahua, and surrounding areas. • Assist in the identification and development of appropriate projects within a comprehensive and integrated program to help the GOM reduce violence and criminality in the designated city and surrounding area, with the objective of institutionalizing such projects and ensuring GOMs nationalization and sustainability within 3 years.
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• Liaise with Counternarcotics Advisory Teams (CNAT), ISAF, and USMIL Public Information/Information Operations Officers regionally based. o Independently identify and assess political more...

• Liaise with Counternarcotics Advisory Teams (CNAT), ISAF, and USMIL Public Information/Information Operations Officers regionally based. o Independently identify and assess political motivation. o Identify opportunities for assistance. o Assist with the formulation and implementation of policies/programs at the regional level. • Ensure open lines of communication between NAS-Kabul, U.S./ISAF military, the GOA, and other international partners on counternarcotics programs. o Acquire a good knowledge and understanding of activity under all 8 pillars of the Afghan counternarcotics effort. o Assist with the formulation and implementation of policies/programs at the local and regional level. • Work with USAID, CNAT, and U.S./ISAF military to coordinate public information and alternative development initiatives with various implementing organizations and military efforts. • Manage and report on special projects requested and funded by NAS-Kabul and INL/AP, as requested. • Work with program office to solicit and deliver resources and funding from third party sources (for example, UK Embassy, ISAF, CSTC-A).
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• Administer, and support all INL Web Development projects including but not limited to SharePoint Services/SharePoint portal servers • Perform application deployments and administration more...

• Administer, and support all INL Web Development projects including but not limited to SharePoint Services/SharePoint portal servers • Perform application deployments and administration including change control policies • Design, deployment, and administer databases including change control policies • Facilitate testing, defect resolution, and user acceptance • Provide production deployment support • Identify and develop appropriate lifecycle documentation to support the design, development, and deployment • Troubleshoot PC client vs. INL intranet site issues • Test the web sites for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions • Update current information on web pages • Manage fully the layout, visual appearance, and usability of the INL website • Participate in the planning of a Web site • Optimize INL’s website content for indexing and searching • Assist in defining resources and schedules for project implementation and completion • Assist in creating strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning • Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, milestones • Identify and resolve project issues keeping Division Chief apprised • Draft, design, and maintain technical and project documentation • Demonstrate strong communications, presentation, and customer service skills and abilities • Perform other administrative duties as assigned (related to the above responsibilities, i.e., Web page updating and maintenance; and data compilation and analysis.)
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Job Functions: 1) Worldwide travel, including high-risk, danger, and war zone locations to perform system installations, maintenance, upgrades (both software and hardware), moves/adds/changes, more...

Job Functions: 1) Worldwide travel, including high-risk, danger, and war zone locations to perform system installations, maintenance, upgrades (both software and hardware), moves/adds/changes, repairs, surveys, de-installations, etc. 2) Participate in the research, identification, testing, and installation of systems, integration planning, and the development of performance measures. 3) Provide installation and maintenance support concerning the design, documentation, fabrication, wiring and actual installation of communication, computer equipment (to support office operations) and networking systems. 4) Assist with all aspects of RPB’s Washington Area Radio Network II (WARN-II) system. 5) Provide technical expertise on all LWS deployed systems. 6) Assist with the development and implement of a quality control (QC) plan to ensure technical quality for all deliverables, work products, and tasks. 7) Assist with the engineering and installation of new equipment, or the removal and reinstallation of legacy equipment. 8) Provide operational support by operating communication equipment and networking systems at designated locations. 9) Design, fabricate and installed work-around solutions to assure LWS equipment is fully operational on DS armored vehicles. Job Qualifications: 1) A minimum of 5 years experience with working knowledge and understanding of two-way radio theory (RF) and communication system spanning multiple technology platforms 2) College degree in electronics / communications field or equivalent working experience. 3) Working knowledge of IRM’s methodologies regarding the support of all DoS’s Radio infrastructures considered a plus
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Provides support to the program office in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., Voice, Data, VoIP, LAN, WAN, and Video) requirements, designs and more...

Provides support to the program office in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., Voice, Data, VoIP, LAN, WAN, and Video) requirements, designs and orders. The successful candidate will provide engineering analysis, recommendations, and alternatives to with respect to DoS’s OCONUS telephony infrastructures. Responsibilities include providing network engineering functions associated with planning, testing, analyzing, implementation, operation and maintenance of all voice/data applications in and outside OpenNet. Provide in-depth engineering analysis, recommendations, support on all existing and future products associated with DoS’s worldwide voice infrastructure including all hardware/software, proof of concept testing, integration design/ plan, and deployment phases. Primary - Minimum 5 years of IT related experience with emphasis on LAN/WAN Engineer - Knowledgeable of network engineering and security, LAN/WAN, routers, switches, VPN - Must be able to work in a multivendor network - Working knowledge IP subnetting, IP routing, and troubleshooting IP issues - Experience with DoS network, network integration, and network hardware - Knowledgeable of 24x7 NOC environments - TS clearance Secondary - Experience with Nortel PBX systems - Experience with VoIP design and implementation - Technical knowledge and use of Unix based Operating Systems - Familiar with the setup, configuration and maintenance of Network Monitoring tools - Knowledgeable of network security, infrastructure protection and support A SECRET clearance is required for this task order in accordance with the guidelines set forth in BPA agreement. A TOP SECRET U.S. Government Clearance may be required for the contractor to gain access to buildings and information as required by the task manager. This clearance may be necessary to access all information within the LWS Division operations. A TOP SECRET SCI U.S. Government Clearance may be required for the contractor to not only support the REACH Program (IRM/OPS/ITI/LWS) but also the S/CT FEST with I.T. procurement, financial management, and most importantly logistics.
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Procurement Assistance • Reviews and amends all manner of procurement requests, including statements for work and purchase requests for good and services. • Initiates and prepares more...

Procurement Assistance • Reviews and amends all manner of procurement requests, including statements for work and purchase requests for good and services. • Initiates and prepares contracts to secure adequate resources to facilitate operations to include determining appropriate costs, performing costs analysis, soliciting bids, and writing sole source justifications. • Manages contracting and procurement for commoditty purchases that require varying approaches. • Prepares final award documents for all types of contracting actions, both electronically and physically. Ensures that all required documents are included and attached. • Maintains procurement documents and contracting records/files as required. • Routinely interacts with vendors and, under the close direction of the CO, requests quotes, submits RFPs, and responds to proposals. Follows-up with vendors, as appropriate. • Provides routine updates to vendors and program offices regarding changes in Department and Federal regulations. • Responds to program office inquires as necessary. • Maintains funding and budgetary spreadsheets pertaining to task orders. • Performs other duties as assigned. Grants Assistance • Posts/Retrieves "Requests for Applications" on Grants.gov • Assebmeles & distributes applications to evaluation panel for revriew. • Assembles grant documentation, which includes compeletion of the grant folder and all necessary documetation therein. • Creates Grant numbers, and drafts award specific and bureau/post specific documents, the Grants Officer Representative letter, and supporting negotiation memo. • Distributes Grant awards to the Recipient, budget, program office, and grant file. • Drafts grant and cooperative agreement amendments. • Performs research in the HHS/Payment Management System to ensure payments are recorded in GFMS and close out sub-accounts. Database Maintenance/Office Research • Inputs information derived from a variety of documents/sources and assures that the multiple office databases are updated and kept current. • Uses automated data processing systems and a variety of software; another job function will be security awareness, interagency applications, and databases. Document Preparation • ARIBA Procurement System: Acts as an ARIBA initiator/approver for the office (with training), entering data, following the procurement, and working with program officers, the INL procurement office, and the INL budget office on any outstanding issues. • Produces a variety of written documents utilizing a personal computer with varied and advanced functions and one or more types of office automation software. • Ensures that all documents are in proper Department format and that spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar are verified. • Uses automated data processing systems and a variety of software to accomplish a wide range of clerical, statistical and data entry/retrieval tasks in support of administrative and contractual work within the office. • Creates, deletes, maintains and retrieves files; edits and reformats text; searches files and records; stores or extracts material; transmits information; generates cumulative, statistical, tabular, narrative, and graphic reports; and uses electronic mail, calendar, and/or suspense systems. Applies judgment in selecting spacing, arranging material, and ensuring proper punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Uses the full range of keys, codes, and function commands of the software to manipulate text to accomplish revisions, deletions, additions, and complex formats as desired by the Contracting Officer. • Drafts Letters of Authorization (LOA), serving as the Government Authority for SPOT LOA’s, CAC applications, CAC card requests, International COR delegation letters, passports, and visas all for signature by the Contracting Officer.
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The Office of the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance (F) is in need of a software developer to enhance the FACTS info system which is the Office’s primary tool for the dissemination more...

The Office of the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance (F) is in need of a software developer to enhance the FACTS info system which is the Office’s primary tool for the dissemination of planning and performance information as well as for foreign assistance budget formulation. New capabilities needed include: 1) addition of current year budget execution, collection, and reporting features; 2) snapshots of the data as it was reconciled at key points in time and maintained in such a way that they can be easily compared; 3) an authorization scheme that will allow groups of users to be defined alongside the specific data and group members will be permitted to view and edit; 5) a module that will allow users to define document formats interactively, save these formats for later use, and generate documents based on these formats, whether singularly or in batches; and 6) data entry screens capable of displaying the history of all changes to each data element, whether text or numeric. Candidates will also be expected to aid in the refinement of the system architecture. This will involve working with a technical team to ensure that the system is scalable, responsive, available, secure, maintainable, and easy to administer. Candidates must be able to hold a SECRET clearance possess the following: Practical Experience: • 5+ yrs experience as a software developer/programmer (any language). • Minimum of 3 yrs recent experience with C# in .Net 2.0 or .Net 3.5, on Windows Forms applications and ASP.Net Web Services. • Minimum of 2 years recent experience with SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008, authoring stored procedures and functions, designing table structures, and implementing ETL solutions between databases. • Experience building applications that utilize a data-warehouse for reporting purposes. • Experience taking requirements directly from clients and providing user support. Theoretical Knowledge: • Formally studied advanced programming and database concepts (college degree preferable) • Must be familiar with desktop application development concepts. • Must be familiar with web services and other internet and networking concepts (experience with web development preferable). • Must be familiar with relational database design and data warehouse concepts. • Must be familiar with developing for Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, templates, scripts). • Must be comfortable taking responsibility for delivering complete solutions, troubleshooting and resolving software system problems independently. • Must work effectively in a government team environment. • Must be comfortable developing software controlled by source control tools. Preferable Skills: • Experience as a Database Administrator with SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008. • Experience as a Systems Administrator with Windows Server 2008 supporting web-enabled applications. • Experience developing for Microsoft Word, particularly producing RTF-formatted documents.
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Responsibilities of the position require the establishment of a highly professional and supportive relationship with an Office Director. Goals and duties consist of the following: • more...

Responsibilities of the position require the establishment of a highly professional and supportive relationship with an Office Director. Goals and duties consist of the following: • Maintain and oversee the Director’s calendar to assist in ensuring that priority needs are considered and met. • Make all travel arrangements necessary for the Director’s travel and that of his staff. • Prepare the Director’s travel vouchers for reimbursement upon returning from travel. • Review, analyze, and screen incoming correspondence, routing issues of overriding and central importance to the Director and all other correspondence to other appropriate staff members. • Ensure materials are clear, concise, coherent, and complete. Request any necessary amplification and revisions of material prior to transmittal to the Coordinator or other staff. • Candidates must have a minimum of one-year of State Department experience.
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1) Must have experience performing testing of a MS based application 2) Must have experience with MS Visual Studio 2008 or above. 3) Strongly prefers knowledgeability of Team Foundation more...

1) Must have experience performing testing of a MS based application 2) Must have experience with MS Visual Studio 2008 or above. 3) Strongly prefers knowledgeability of Team Foundation Server (TFS). 4) Must have significant experience writing automated test scripts and managing testing tools 5) Must have firsthand experience with system administration of testing tools, such as backup, restore, applying patches, managing license keys 6) Must have advanced knowledge with testing concepts, methods, and processes. 7) Must have good communications skills (both verbal and writing). 8) Experience working on Gov’t contracts (esp., DoS) is a plus. 9) Experience writing test result reports, status reports, trip reports, and/or management summaries, etc. is a plus.
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The Office of Policy, Planning and Resources of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R/PPR) requires assistance in the development, implementation, and coordination more...

The Office of Policy, Planning and Resources of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R/PPR) requires assistance in the development, implementation, and coordination of a performance measurement system for the Department of State’s Public Diplomacy operations. These efforts will be coordinated with program evaluation, strategic planning, and communication initiatives conducted by R/PPR and its Evaluation and Measurement Unit (EMU). The individual will work with R/PPR, the Department’s Resource Management Bureau, regional and policy bureaus, and U.S. embassies to develop a system of performance metrics that can be aggregated by country, region, and the Department. The indicators must be suitable for inclusion in the Department’s Mission Performance Plans (MPP), Bureau Performance Plans (BPP), Joint Performance Plan (JPP), Performance and Accountability Report, the triennial State-USAID Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan and Strategic Goal processes, as well as the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Most of the effort will focus on developing indicators for information dissemination and campaign type programs. The individual will be responsible for assisting R/PPR in: 1. Developing and implementing an outcome/results-oriented monitoring and evaluation system that includes common performance measures and metrics. 2. Serving as Senior Evaluation Officer in managing performance measurement and program evaluation efforts for public diplomacy and public affairs activities, including the use of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methodology to analyze public diplomacy activities, products and services, for effectiveness and efficiency in context of foreign policy objectives, regional goals, target and constituent audiences and resource levels. 3. Integrating performance measurement and evaluation with the strategic planning process among the Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs elements throughout the Department of State, including work on MPPs, BPPs, JPPs, the Performance and Accountability Report, the triennial State-USAID Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan and Strategic Goal processes, as well as the Office of Management and Budget’s Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) to ensure compliance with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); and other related legislation. 4. Reviewing data on international attitudes, media, education, country demographics and economic impact to identify trends and provide input into improved program development. 5. Analyzing the accuracy and validity of statistical data, determining whether the processes and operations are appropriate, recommending improvements to the collection and analysis of statistical data, and preparing and disseminating technical documentation of their work. 6. Developing and refining sample frames. Defining and implementing sample designs. 7. Identifying, defining and implementing quantifiable tools, statistical models, and measurement systems to achieve greater organizational efficiencies and increase accountability; developing and deploying performance metrics to standardize processes and all quantifiable process analysis across Public Diplomacy. 8. Building evaluation capacity through guidance and training of Public Diplomacy officers and staff in evaluation and performance measurement.
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A. TASKS: Serve as technical resource manager and support staff on the Kyrgyzstan team, which consists of approximately eight members. The selected individual will be expected to more...

A. TASKS: Serve as technical resource manager and support staff on the Kyrgyzstan team, which consists of approximately eight members. The selected individual will be expected to perform the following: • Facilitate the process of knowledge management by ensuring all information related to our engagement is captured stored, shared and disseminated as needed; • Work with technical team on human resources, including backstopping of deployment schedules, monitoring movements, preparing training materials, organizing briefings, etc; • Produce background materials for the front office, and for other governmental agencies. This includes weekly reports, special flyers, newsletters, briefings etc; • Support leaders in development of planning materials, metrics development and conducting analyses; • Represent S/CRS in meetings and serving as an active participant, capturing and disseminating relevant data to the Team; • Support specialized teams that are developed periodically with products, logistical and substantive support • Any additional duties, as requested. Please note: the position may require movement to other country engagement teams, as the situation permits. Position reports to the Kyrgyz team lead and is reviewed by the Deputy for Plans.
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Senior HR Specialist Provide service to OBO/HR in the following key areas: staffing and placement, classification and position management and policy recommendations. The more...

Senior HR Specialist Provide service to OBO/HR in the following key areas: staffing and placement, classification and position management and policy recommendations. The Senior Human Resources 2 Specialist regularly performs these duties: Staffing services in support of HR functions such as assisting AGENCY managers with preparing job analyses and rating schedules and preparing vacancy announcements. Reviewing personnel records, employee benefits actions, service dates, and utilizing staffing tools. The Senior Human Resources 2 Specialist may occasionally perform these duties: 1. Research, evaluate and interpret HR management and related policies and regulations in order to provide innovative solutions and recommendations to achieve organizational goals. 2. Interpret, implement, adapt, and apply civilian personnel laws, regulations, practices, and procedures related to staffing and recruitment. This position requires a Secret clearance. Will work in an office setting in Rosslyn, VA. They will be expected to work a standard workweek with normal business hours. Reports to the Division Director. No supervisory responsibilities. This position requires: 1. 8 years of HR experience in a federal agency’s personnel office or at OPM and attained experience. 2. Have had at least 5 years of HR experience in a federal agency’s personnel office or at OPM and attained experience equivalent (in US Government terms). The successful incumbent will: 1. Have the ability to research, evaluate, and interpret human resource management and related policies and regulations in order to provide innovative solutions and recommendations to achieve organizational goals. 2. Have the ability to write position descriptions, including OF-8 cover sheets. 3. Have the ability to assist HR staff in answering any questions supervisors May have regarding a candidate selection process 4. Have the ability to provide advice and assistance to employees and managers regarding position classifications and position management.
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•Provide analysis to S/CRS and R&S IPC by serving as a link to outside expertise •Engage academics, think tanks (both in and outside the USG) on concepts and LLt •Develop partnerships more...

•Provide analysis to S/CRS and R&S IPC by serving as a link to outside expertise •Engage academics, think tanks (both in and outside the USG) on concepts and LLt •Develop partnerships with outside organizations (such as the Center for Complex Operations (CCO), United States Institute of Peace (USIP), etc) and develop a process to allow an outside organization to manage the production of broader, interagency, strategy AARs, to provide a neutral means of generating interagency LL. •Support development of a research, learning and evaluation strategy specific to major country engagements and disseminate knowledge gained to the interagency. •Support the organization of specific work groups in addressing key learning or research projects (e.g., best practices on PRTs). •Correlate and catalog reports, capture potential best practice products, and organize them. •Evaluate in-country implementation efforts and evaluate results. •Oversee the Interagency aspect of the After Action Review Process •Facilitate roundtable discussions with the Interagency to capture LL and BP following country engagements •Field and response to LL and requests from members of the interagency •Manage the Interagency Reconstruction and Stabilization (R&S) Best Practices process. •Manage the work plans of the Best Practices (BP) working group. •Assist BP experts in their efforts to lead interagency groups within their sectors. •Manage membership, meetings, content flows, and other support functions. •Conduct and otherwise enable BP group research. •Work with experiments team to design BP tabletop exercises as needed. •Provide research capacity for various R&S IPC subject matter areas (i.e., process, structure & organization, international integration, the Civilian Response Corps, and sectoral/thematic areas such as transitional security). •Catalogue, evaluate, and set up systems to use various research capacities and efforts of the USG interagency and other stakeholders. •Manage any required outsourcing of research. •Conduct in-house research efforts. As necessary, draft doctrinal products on a variety of topics. •Outreach – As required, participate in various forms of outreach, including: •Attending and/or presenting at conferences, seminars, etc; •Participate in S/CRS and other interagency R&S training; and •Other activities as required. •Represent S/CRS and interagency best practices and lessons learned efforts as needed at seminars, conferences, and briefings.
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 Provide technical gender based violence law enforcement expertise, policy analysis, and program guidance, while assisting in establishing goals, objectives and priorities consistent more...

 Provide technical gender based violence law enforcement expertise, policy analysis, and program guidance, while assisting in establishing goals, objectives and priorities consistent with internationally accepted rule of law and democratic policing principles.  Assist in conducting assessments of existing programs and procedures as a predicate to the development and implementation of initiatives and projects designed to improve the training and mentoring of actors across the criminal justice system as it relates to gender based violence.  Assist in the writing of scopes of work, reports, program plans, training curricula or other materials as needed that support the effort of INL and program offices in this endeavor.  Aid in the establishment of direct and frequent contact and relationships with appropriate directors, managers, and officers of relevant U.S. Government federal agencies, state and local law enforcement, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations in order to coordinate on relevant gender based violence assistance programs.  Support the development of measurable criteria to program success in the area of gender based violence.  Assist in the preparation of reports, papers, and briefs for presentations to DOS officials, inter-agency law enforcement partners, and other government entities, as directed by the Senior Police Advisor Team Leader.
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Senior HR Specialist Provide service to OBO/HR in the following key areas: staffing and placement, classification and position management and policy recommendations. The more...

Senior HR Specialist Provide service to OBO/HR in the following key areas: staffing and placement, classification and position management and policy recommendations. The Senior Human Resources 2 Specialist regularly performs these duties: Staffing services in support of HR functions such as assisting AGENCY managers with preparing job analyses and rating schedules and preparing vacancy announcements. Reviewing personnel records, employee benefits actions, service dates, and utilizing staffing tools. The Senior Human Resources 2 Specialist may occasionally perform these duties: 1. Research, evaluate and interpret HR management and related policies and regulations in order to provide innovative solutions and recommendations to achieve organizational goals. 2. Interpret, implement, adapt, and apply civilian personnel laws, regulations, practices, and procedures related to staffing and recruitment. This position requires a Secret clearance. Will work in an office setting in Rosslyn, VA. They will be expected to work a standard workweek with normal business hours. Reports to the Division Director. No supervisory responsibilities. The successful incumbent will: 1. Have the ability to research, evaluate, and interpret human resource management and related policies and regulations in order to provide innovative solutions and recommendations to achieve organizational goals. 2. Have the ability to write position descriptions, including OF-8 cover sheets. 3. Have the ability to assist HR staff in answering any questions supervisors May have regarding a candidate selection process 4. Have the ability to provide advice and assistance to employees and managers regarding position classifications and position management.
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The contractor will be responsible for design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting various applications. Analyze applications and recommend solutions. The contractor will more...

The contractor will be responsible for design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting various applications. Analyze applications and recommend solutions. The contractor will be responsible for compliance of the systems with the Department of State's security. The work requires a systems programmer who serves as a technical consultant, designs and writes code on complex development projects and on applications where existing architecture is already in plance. The programmer must have a minimum of 4 years experience with Visual Basic and VB.NET for Applications. He/she must also fund expert-level knowledge (minimum of 4 years) of SQL server databases. Prefer knowledge of Crystal Reports. Must prepare and provide necessary documentation. Provide status reports on ongoing to work.
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7. POSITION ELEMENTS: The PM will work with the NAS Director and Deputy Director on all substantive and bureaucratic tasks related to INL’s Anti-Corruption, Judicial Security and counternarcotics more...

7. POSITION ELEMENTS: The PM will work with the NAS Director and Deputy Director on all substantive and bureaucratic tasks related to INL’s Anti-Corruption, Judicial Security and counternarcotics justice programs. They will also represent INL to interagency and international partners that share in the responsibility for supporting these facilities. Specific duties include: • Monitoring, coordinating, and guiding all INL contractor and grantee activities to ensure foreign assistance priorities set by the U.S. Government are being fulfilled. • Representing INL equities to interagency partners including U.S. Military, Department of Justice, FBI, U.S. Marshalls, DEA as well as international partners assisting in the justice sector. • Developing and maintaining contact with members of the international community, non-governmental organizations, Afghan justice officials, the United Nations, and NATO. • Monitoring and expressing professional opinions on the quality and scope of INL anti-corruption and counternarcotics justice programs, including evaluating programs for compatibility with U.S. and Afghan law. • Designing, developing, and writing contract proposals, bilateral letters of agreement, and memorandums of agreement and budget plans. • Drafting reports and cables detailing pertinent activities in the sector. • Working effectively under pressure, within short time constraints, and during times of rapidly developing events.
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REQUIREMENTS: A. TASKS: • Provide field-based planning/coordination support and structure for assistance monies dedicated to u.s. Government short-term assistance efforts. • more...

REQUIREMENTS: A. TASKS: • Provide field-based planning/coordination support and structure for assistance monies dedicated to u.s. Government short-term assistance efforts. • Ensure U.S. short-term assistance is integrated and coordinated with broader diplomatic/donor efforts, minimizing duplication/redundancy. • Attend diplomatic/donor coordination meetings as directed by COM. • Provide feedback to Washington funding offices and counsel to Post’s stabilization secretariat on available funding mechanisms, methods of leveraging/enhancing assistance an collaborative efforts/options available to Post within Bishkek’s diplomatic corps. • Ensure commonality/continuity of funding priorities in the run-up to the October 10, 2010 elections. Travel to U.S. Embassy Bishkek for 95% of time is envisioned.
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Daily responsibilities will include: • Packaging equipment for shipment • Pulling inventory as required for shipments • Data entry for tracking shipments • Filing documents • Preparing more...

Daily responsibilities will include: • Packaging equipment for shipment • Pulling inventory as required for shipments • Data entry for tracking shipments • Filing documents • Preparing shipment paperwork • Excess outdated radio equipment that cannot be repaired
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Perform back-up webmaster duties to include, but not limited to the following: - The Contractor will be responsible for the accessibility and contingency planning of the FSI LearnCenter more...

Perform back-up webmaster duties to include, but not limited to the following: - The Contractor will be responsible for the accessibility and contingency planning of the FSI LearnCenter Website. - He/She must identify and implement methods, tools and configurations that ensure 24/7 accessibility of the Website and optimize the performance of the Learning Management system. - The contractor shall possess a minimum of five years of experience supporting a 24/7 Website in a Microsoft environment. - The personnel specifically must have working experience with troubleshooting and optimizing IIS on Windows 2000 cluster servers. - In-depth knowledge of Web-based application design, ASP coding, and Website management tools is required. - The following are strongly desired: familiarity with Distance Learning Management systems and distance learning concepts, and relational database concepts. - Provide status reports on ongoing work. - The contractor must be able to work as a team member with a number of personnel from various offices, responsible for different aspects of the operation, to coordinate actions.
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This position is located in the Presidential Travel Support Division, Bureau of Administration. The incumbent of this position serves as an Administrative/Travel Specialist. This more...

This position is located in the Presidential Travel Support Division, Bureau of Administration. The incumbent of this position serves as an Administrative/Travel Specialist. This position coordinates with White House and Departmental officials, the National Security Council Staff, the United States Secret Service, and the White House Military Office and ensures that each official traveler’s administrative and logistical travel requirements are successfully fulfilled. Duties of Incumbent: • Plans administrative and logistical support for the President, Vice President and First Lady for official foreign and State Department funded domestic travels; • Creates travel authorizations based upon an approved list provided by the White House, as well as traveling personnel employed by the Department in the E2 Travel System. Stays abreast of changes to the E2 Travel System, changes to travel-related policies, or changes to travel-related regulations for DOS and their impact on the support to the White House. • Process required documents to obtain travel advances • Organizes travel packets for each traveler • Process travel vouchers on behalf of the travelers and ensure travel advances are reconciled with the actual travel expenses incurred, thereby, closing out the travel authorization for that traveler; • Drafts memos to the U.S. Embassies so clearances and local “meet and greet” support can be provided; • Monitors all subsequent travel traffic for changes to ensure all parties are aware of the latest accurate information that may require sending updated information to the overseas posts; • Advises agencies on travel and related policies, precedents, and procedures; • Works with Management Officers at DOS to secure hotel arrangements for Presidential travel; • Travels to overseas locations as a team member on the actual Presidential, Vice Presidential, or First Lady trip to coordinate and/or approve the obligation of funds on behalf of DOS and/or provide on-site administrative support. • Represents A/PTS regarding all debt reconciliation processes to include interaction with Embassies; • Maintains and archives all official records to include locations, purpose of visit, dates, travel authorizations, advances, vouchers, and other travel related documents and/or trip funding authorizations. • Maintains records for all overtime worked by Departmental employees while on Presidential travel and submits the requisite forms to ensure the employees additional house are paid from the correct allotment of funds.
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The Senior Network Engineer regularly performs these duties: 1. Provide engineering support network infrastructure operations and special projects. 2. Provide guidance regarding more...

The Senior Network Engineer regularly performs these duties: 1. Provide engineering support network infrastructure operations and special projects. 2. Provide guidance regarding information assurance functions. 3. Provide guidance regarding security planning, assessments, risk management and awareness. 4. Provide technical support and guidance in all phases of the system lifecycle. 5. Interact closely with Program Management Office (PMO) regarding network security functions and operations.
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The Information Systems Security Officer regularly performs these duties: 1. Complete and maintain the documentation for Certification & Accreditation (C&A) of each Information more...

The Information Systems Security Officer regularly performs these duties: 1. Complete and maintain the documentation for Certification & Accreditation (C&A) of each Information System (IS) under their purview in accordance with applicable customer policies. 2. Shall be updated each time the posture (e.g. hardware and software) of the IS is modified. If the modification(s) trigger a reaccreditation, then all documentation for C&A must be reviewed and updated, if necessary. It is the responsibility of the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Systems Administrator (SA) of the system to determine how modifications and /or introduction of new technology will impact the performance and security of their system. 3. Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview and ensure that accredited ISs are operated and maintained in accordance with their documentation. 4. Be the approval authority for customer personnel access to the ISs under their purview. 5. Ensure users have appropriate clearances, indoctrinations and have a valid need-to-know for information to which they have access. 6. Ensure all remote and network connections meet or exceed the Information Systems Security (ISS) requirements of the IS. 7. Administer the user Identification and authentication mechanisms of the IS. When direct control of these mechanisms is not feasible, the ISSO will coordinate with the SA to ensure that the mechanisms are use in the most effective manner. 8. Ensure user accounts are removed once access to the IS is no longer required. 9. Ensure proper approvals are obtained and purging procedures are followed when storage devices or other components capable of storing data are prepared for release. 10. Ensure all computer monitors bear the appropriate color-coded classification and monitoring label stickers. The CPU unites/ container shall also bear the appropriate color-coded classification label. 11. Identify to management and other appropriate ISS personnel any security weaknesses as well as security improvements for the IS. 12. Ensure that physical and operational procedures do not compromise IS security or negate its certification and accreditation. 13. Review the IS security audit trails in accordance with customer policy and procedures. 14. Immediately report all security incidents involving ISs in accordance with customer policies and procedures regarding computer security incidents. 15. Advise users of the security features and procedures used on the IS. 16. Ensure that maintenance personnel are granted only those privileges required to perform their job. 17. Ensure that the appropriate configuration management mechanisms are used and maintained to protect the security posture of the IS. 18. Coordinate with appropriate SA and programmers for changes to operating systems software or applications software. Due care will be taken to minimize the reloading of old software versions containing security deficiencies when problems with subsequent releases force a “fall back” strategy.
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The INL Jordan Representative will be expected to do the following • PSD o Establish personal relationship with Senior PSD/JIPTC command o Gain trust by senior PSD/JIPTC command o Establish more...

The INL Jordan Representative will be expected to do the following • PSD o Establish personal relationship with Senior PSD/JIPTC command o Gain trust by senior PSD/JIPTC command o Establish personal relationship with senior command at PSD HQ o Ensure Amended Letter of Agreement (ALOA)/Addendum is followed according to the schedule and curriculum. o Seek to improve the comprehension and quality of training presentation delivered at JIPTC o Oversee the quality and timely delivery of translations carried out at JIPTC o Develop a comprehensive After Action Review (AAR) of the training, facilities and logistics, and compile the results of the evaluation for the State Department o Attend Intermediate Progress Review/Senior Staff meetings at JIPTC o Ensure that Mobile Training Team (MTT) and PSD provide high quality services which are consistent with the goals of the mission o Attend ceremonies, meetings and special functions • MTT o Liaise with and advise the MTT Lead and his staff where appropriate in the management of training conducted at JIPTC o Provide guidance regarding  Curriculum development  Scheduling  Monitoring/advising instruction by PSD instructors o Resolve issues identified by MTT in delivery of training o Review and forward weekly report o Review and forward any MTT-generated report o Collate and review After Action Reports submitted by MTT o Ensure that MTT members abide by the rules, regulations, and directives set forth by the DOS, INL, and the terms of the Statement of Work o Contribute expertise to help MTT members deliver/monitor curriculum with advanced presentation methodologies • INL o INL-Amman o Supervise equipment inventory use and controls o Coordinate/arrange and attend meetings between INL, MTT, and USSC when appropriate to further enhance the training at JIPTC o Embassy-related contacts and responsibilities include the following:  Petty cash -- review, submit request, pick up cash(FMO)  Payroll -- review and submit (GSO)  Ariba -- enter and track purchase requests(GSO)  Liaison with Political office • Coordinate ALOA/Addendum meetings/requirements • Invite key personnel to ceremonies  ICASS (GSO,FMO)  Supervise management of contracts (GSO) o Staff  Liaise with company representatives regarding salary and benefits  Oversee local support personnel staff.  Track work and translation of critical documents and reports including ALOA/Addendum, student data base, curriculum, schedules o INL – Jerusalem  Report to Jerusalem • Weekly reports • Decision tracker • Emerging issues  Follow through with directives and requests • USSC o Respond to inquiries and directives in timely manner o Participate in critical meetings between USSC, MTT, and PSD o Forward changes to program to appropriate PSD/MTT/INL-Amman o Facilitate the translation of training material once approved by USSC o Review/advise/coordinate specialized training including preliminary courses o Socialize and assist with arranging VIP visits including tour of training facility at JIPTC, itinerary and meetings • Other o Diplomatic Security/Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/ATA) – facilitate the coordination of training schedules with DS/ATA representatives at JIPTC and in Amman. o International Red Cross – facilitate the coordination of training at JIPTC o Palestinian Legal training – facilitate the coordination of training at JIPTC o Track requests, inquiries and directives to ensure completion of all tasks o Maintain e-copy versions of current issues and historical events • PASF o Mentor/advise the battalion commander in his role/duties at JIPTC o Liaise with DynCorp and coordinate the ordering/delivery of uniforms to the PASF
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The Grants Management Specialist is responsible for assisting with managing the full range of functions for mandatory and discretionary assistance agreements (grants and cooperative more...

The Grants Management Specialist is responsible for assisting with managing the full range of functions for mandatory and discretionary assistance agreements (grants and cooperative agreements). Under this task order, the contracted grants management specialist will provide support to the Grants Officer. The Grants Officer will provide supervision for this contractor. Duties/Responsibilities • Post requests for Grant Applications on Grants.Gov and retrieve applications. • Organize technical evaluation panels. • Evaluate application packages submitted to Grants Officer before award, including the analysis of applications requirements. • • Develop and review reports and correspondence in support of grant/agreement management and analysis of grant/agreement applications. • Prepare correspondence, files, approvals, and other documentation in preparation of, and relating to approved grants. • Organize and maintain data information within the State Assistance Management System (SAMS) required for Department of State foreign assistance. • Coordinate activities related to arrangements for funding with appropriate Embassies. • Submit regular foreign assistance reports to A/OPE for White House Report. • Monitor and track obligations for assigned programs. • Coordinate the official closeout of INL foreign assistance awards, in collaboration with Programs, Post, and other relevant offices. Monitor and track the required reporting for approved grant/cooperative agreements. • Perform other tasks as assigned to support Grants Officer.
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Report to and provide administrative and clerical assistance to the Director, Team Leaders, and INL/EA staff.  Keep the calendar of the Office Director and make logistical arrangements more...

Report to and provide administrative and clerical assistance to the Director, Team Leaders, and INL/EA staff.  Keep the calendar of the Office Director and make logistical arrangements for INL/EA meetings, as required. Meet, clear, and escort visitors to INL/EA.  Receive and make proper disposition of incoming telephone calls and respond to general telephone or voicemail inquires.  Act as the timekeeper for the INL/EA office, collect leave slips, track attendance, and follow up with the Office Director. Acquire and maintain knowledge of time and attendance rules, regulations, and procedures (training available).  ARIBA Procurement System: Act as the ARIBA initiator for the office (with training), enter data, follow procurement procedures, and work with INL/EA’s program officers, the INL procurement office, and the INL budget office on any outstanding issues.  Travel: Act as main point of contact and travel arranger for all INL/EA employees. Enter data in E2 solutions, work with approvers to have authorizations approved, liaise with Help Desk or Carlson Wagonlit on software issues or travel questions, and complete travel vouchers for INL/EA employees. Acquire and maintain knowledge of travel regulations and procedures (training available).  Interact with the IT Office to maintain a Blackberry request log for INL/EA personnel when on travel.  Prepare or assist in the preparation of correspondence, forms, reports, cables or other documents, utilizing desktop computer work processing systems, ensuring correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and conformance to style. Finalize INL Front Office documents, ensuring all tabs, cover pages, etc., are in the proper configuration, securing the Office Director’s signature, and delivering to the front office.
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The FACTS info system will be the Office of the Director of Foreign Assistance’s (F) primary tool for the dissemination of planning and performance information as well as for foreign more...

The FACTS info system will be the Office of the Director of Foreign Assistance’s (F) primary tool for the dissemination of planning and performance information as well as for foreign assistance budget formulation. It is currently operational in USAID and Department of State domestic and overseas locations; however, many new capabilities and requirements are being evaluated and added regularly. New capabilities that are needed include but are not limited to: 1) the addition of current year budget execution collection and reporting features; 2) snapshots of the data as it was reconciled at key points in time – e.g., the submission to the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ), etc., - maintained in such a way that they can be easily compared; 3) the capability to highlight instances where budget allocations do not match control levels; 4) an authorization scheme that will allow groups of users to be defined alongside the specific data and group members will be permitted to view and edit; 5) a module that will allow users to define document formats interactively, save these formats for later use, and generate documents based on these formats, whether singularly or in batches; 6) data entry screens capable of displaying the history of all changes to each data element, whether text or numeric; 7) design stored procedures that efficiently transform (including pivot) datasets; 8) author stored procedures, table functions, and views that provide grouping, filtering, sorting and permissions reporting logic for the data warehouse; and 9) improve efficiency of existing functionality by rewriting code as .net Common Language Runtime C# code embedded within the database. Beyond contributing to the implementation of these features, the contractor will be expected to aid in the refinement of the system architecture. This will involve working with the F technical team to ensure that the system is scalable, responsive, available, secure, maintainable, and easy to administer. Specific tasks might include designing load tests and tuning the database and application components to meet performance goals; defining workable source control and software configuration management schemes, performing database administration tasks such as preparing backup plans and assigning database-level permissions, and investigating novel approaches to technical problems. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Practical Experience: • 5+ years experience as a database developer. • Minimum of 3 years recent experience with SQL Server 2005 and/or 2008 and Transact-SQL, working in data-warehouse environments. • Experienced in authoring stored procedures and functions, designing table structures, and implementing ETL solutions between databases. Theoretical Knowledge: • Formally studied advanced database concepts (college degree preferable) • Must be familiar with relational database design and data warehouse concepts. • Must be comfortable taking responsibility for delivering complete solutions, troubleshooting and resolving software system problems independently. • Must work effectively in a government team environment. • Must be comfortable developing software controlled by source control tools. Preferable Skills: • Experience as a Database Administrator with SQL Server 2005 and/or 2008. • Experience as a Systems Administrator with Windows Server 2008 supporting web-enabled applications. • Familiar with web services and other internet and networking concepts (experience with web development preferable).
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The IT Manager's role is to manage and ensure the efficient operation of the company's Enterprise data infrastructure. This includes managing the IT staff and, designing, implementing, more...

The IT Manager's role is to manage and ensure the efficient operation of the company's Enterprise data infrastructure. This includes managing the IT staff and, designing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring and supporting the IT infrastructure. This role will also work closely with the IT leadership staff, and decision makers in other departments, in order to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support infrastructure technology solutions for all aspects of the organization in accordance with the organizational policies and goals. Duties and responsinbilites of this position include: Lead the company's IT infrastructure planning and projects. This includes organizing the allocation of IT resources. Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of IT infrastructure hardware and software. Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new IT implementations. Ensure the efficient utilization of team resources- including personnel and equipment-across the organization. Oversee reports and documentation related to IT. Develop maintenance schedules for IT systems. Practice asset management for IT hardware and software. Builds and maintains vendor relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software products. Manage IT operations staff, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. Conduct system feasibility studies and testing. Analyze existing operations and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and systems. Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT initiatives. Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies in order to meet IT requirements of the business. Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, department heads, and end users. Conduct research and remain current with the latest technologies and solutions in support of procurement efforts. Develop and implement functional policies and procedures, including those for network architecture, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
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