Job description

*Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist*
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SUMMARY
The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP), Division of International Cyberspace Security has a requirement for program development and logistics support to assist with the implementation of CDP’s foreign assistance capacity building programs. These capacity building programs support the implementation of the U.S. National Cyber Strategy.

****This position requires an active Secret level security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered. ****
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist:

• Is the primary CDP POC in coordinating, reviewing, designing and implementing CDP’s monitoring and evaluation strategy in line with the goals and objectives in the CDP FBS, the DoS-USAID JSP, and other related U.S. strategy documents.
• Is the primary CDP POC in conducting and coordinating CDP’s overall evaluation effort, including the preparation of the evaluation design and methodology and data collection instruments
• Leverages a variety of evaluation methodologies, as appropriate, as well as analyzes, synthesizes and draws conclusions and lessons learned from various sources of data and findings.
• Researches, evaluates and documents information from multiple stakeholders and sources.
• Collaborates closely with appropriate Department contacts to assist with the design and management of CDP’s Monitoring and Evaluation
• Collects indicator data on programs as needed from implementing partners, Posts, participants, member country governments, and interagency members.
• Contributes to the assessment of and reporting on the accomplishments of program goals, objectives, priorities, and outcomes established by the Department, bureau, office, statutes, or executive order by collecting, assessing, and disseminating programmatic information and performance analysis from implementing partners.
• Collects and disseminates assessments as appropriate to office colleagues, and others, including via SharePoint, to ensure compliance to standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators.
• Domestic and/or international travel to certain countries/regions, as required.
• The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will work domestically in Washington DC.
• Expected travel is minimal, but some domestic and international travel may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires SECRET Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent)
• Two (2) years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Two (2) years of experience with government management policies and procedures, government accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, and restrictions on programming stemming from Congressional provisions (or equivalent).
• Two (2) years of experience in the development and implementation of foreign assistance capacity-building programs, multi-tasking complex projects and processes, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving, and computer skills experience (or equivalent)
• Experience with ICT and/or cyberspace issues is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Strong experience and background in designing and implementing evaluations and conducting evaluations.

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*
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• Strong ability to leverage a variety of evaluation methodologies, as appropriate, as well as analyze, synthesize and draw conclusions and lessons learned from various sources of data and findings.
• Understanding or willingness to learn about the mandates/responsibilities of CDP and the broader State Department on cyber policy as well as relevant research and evaluation conducted by other stakeholders.
• Must possess excellent management and communication skills, as well as experience with data collection and report writing.
• Demonstrated understanding regarding the collection and use of sensitive data in order to protect confidentiality.
• Ability to use Department of State computer systems including Microsoft Office applications, and knowledge of SharePoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to deliver on multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with minimal oversight
• Strong team player who is eager to jump in to take care of crises as they emerge
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active “Secret” clearance level
• Successfully pass a Federal background check and a drug screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work will be performed primarily in a climate controlled Government office environment.
• Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate. However it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

About the Team
Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics. Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.
Why Cherokee Federal?
Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!
*Compliance*
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Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ICT and/or cyberspace issues: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

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