Program Advisor II

Description

The Advisor will monitor and evaluate assigned projects, prepare documentation for quarterly and annual reviews, conduct monitoring visits, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions. They will represent the office’s interests, assist leadership in project planning, implementation, and execution, and ensure alignment with departmental and governmental priorities through participation in cross‑bureau and interagency meetings.

Key responsibilities include researching program requirements, applying quantitative and qualitative assessments to improve effectiveness, supporting contracts, grants, and interagency agreements, drafting notices of funding opportunities, reviewing grant applications, and reporting on program status and outcomes that advance bureau objectives.

• Conduct monitoring visits and evaluate assigned projects, preparing quarterly and annual review documentation.
• Identify program challenges and recommend corrective actions to improve effectiveness.
• Represent office interests and assist leadership with project planning, implementation, and execution.
• Participate in cross‑bureau, inter‑departmental, and interagency meetings to align programs with Department priorities.
• Research program requirements and apply quantitative and qualitative assessments to enhance management processes.
• Support contracts, grants, and interagency agreements, including drafting NOFOs, reviewing grant applications, and managing closeouts.
• Report program status and outcomes that support bureau objectives and regional goals.
• Utilize expertise in political science, international relations, security policy, and related disciplines to analyze foreign policy and assistance implications.
• Provide advice and consultation to officials on analysis interpretation and application.
• Establish liaison across foreign policy and intelligence communities to facilitate information exchange.

Requirements

Nakupuna Solutions is seeking a Program Advisor II to support a Department of State client. The role is based in the Harry S. Truman building in Washington, D.C., and requires an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Candidates must have experience using quantitative and qualitative techniques to evaluate complex, mission‑oriented programs, and possess knowledge of developing project plans, goals, and milestones. They should be familiar with political science, international relations, security policy, economics, and related fields, and have expertise in a geographic or functional specialty to advise on policy implications.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with two‑to‑five years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with two‑to‑three years. Physical requirements include the ability to perform repetitive hand motions, follow audible communications in emergencies, and sit for prolonged periods at a desk.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance