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ProSidian Consulting lists this Program Assistant (PAS) [PR0005A] opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Program Assistant (PAS) (PR0005A)ProSidian Consulting is looking for professionals who share our commitment to integrity, quality, and value. ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations.ProSidian Seeks a Program Assistant (PAS) (Time and Materials) in Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States Federal Govt. that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. ProSidian Team Members work to provide technical, management and program support services and deliverables supporting an international Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3) Local Sustainability Institutional Support Contract (LS-ISC). Under this contract, The ProSidian Engagement Team provides staffing, institutional, operational, technical, and administrative support to "E3/LS" present and future programs, including long-term technical assistance (LTTA) and short-term technical assistance (STTA). ProSidian must provide these services in support of the E3/LS vision, development objective, and three Practice Areas (locally-led development | volunteerism | cooperative development).Program Assistant (PAS) Candidates shall work to support requirements for PR0005 Program Support and responsible for assisting the Front Office with daily tasks; drafting memos and other written communications, organizing and coordinating both internal and external meetings, supporting ProSidian Engagement Teams and stakeholders of the Foreign Aid and Development Assistance Agency, as well as other activities. The PAS provides support to Foreign Aid and Development Assistance Engagement Team Members and Client/Stakeholder leaders, performing a variety of both analytical and administrative duties.These duties range from administrative-type tasks such as scheduling briefings and meetings and maintaining program files, to more complex analytical-type tasks such as collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for various program documents, and designing and maintaining spreadsheets in support of financial tracking systems. The PAS works closely with the ProSidian Front Office Team and supports ProSidian Engagement Team Leaders on technical and various Functional Area (FA) Management issues. The PAS also works with other members across the entire Office to assist in areas such as reorganization, portfolio review, overall administrative support and other duties.The PAS ranks tasks in order of importance and impending deadlines, and handles several tasks simultaneously. The individual must develop a working knowledge of Foreign Aid And Development Assistance Agency policies and guidelines, as well as corporate practices and procedures. The individual is expected to become familiar with Office/division technical issues, policies, and workforce. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Analyze available technologies and encourage innovative use of technology to create efficient workflow by leading training sessions for Google applications and other emerging technologies at appropriate levels for various audiences.Collaborate with technical staff in the preparation of various program documents and correspondence, ensuring that all documentation is complete and in compliance with Foreign Aid And Development Assistance Agency regulations.Collect, compile, and analyze data for use in regular and ad hoc reporting on the status of programs from various sources such as cooperating agency reports, Agency reports and documents, and technical staff.Communicate, coordinate, and perform outreach with teams inside/outside the Agency.Coordinate large-scale meetings for a variety of stakeholders, USG partners and implementing partners, and ensure necessary follow-up is carried out.Coordinate with other Agency bureaus when task require a collaborative response.Create communications documents for internal and external audiences as needed.Draft meeting notes, correspondence, recommendations, reports, and memoranda.Draft program communications such as notes, cables, guidance, memoranda, emails, and letters that seek approval or request information relative to program matters.Ensure that schedules and deadlines are met and proactively identify logistical and management solutions to ensure smooth Front Office program decisions.Gather information and documents for program activity planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation from other offices and Missions, State Department, and external partners.Manage and advise travel procedures for staff including travel requirements: e.g. clearances, country travel concurrences, and voucher preparations.Oversee the preparation and distribution of minutes/notes from bi-weekly staff meeting as completed on a rotating schedulePlan and prepare meetings and events.Provide and compile technical feedback on draft documents and strategies while staying up-to-date on the latest Foreign Aid And Development Assistance Agency strategies and policy documents.Serve as POC and logistics lead during Portfolio Reviews by interpreting and outlining deliverables requestedSupport Senior Leadership in developing strategic priorities and processes.Track and maintain TDY trip report data, compiling quarterly compliance reports and sharing data and analysis as needed.Core CompetenciesTeamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leaderLeadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiativesBusiness Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and peopleCommunication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writingMotivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutionsAgility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streamsJudgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramificationsOrganization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasksOther RequirementsBusiness Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectorsCuriosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well togetherHumility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a differenceWillingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroomBenefits and HighlightsProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number
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