Program/Project III

Overview

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Administrative, Analyst and Advisor Services that shall support the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The United States Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over contractor personnel, who are the service providers performing the services described herein. The contracted service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

The incumbent’s primary duties are to provide clerical support to the Office Directors in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The incumbent’s ability to perform adequately is based on a thorough knowledge of the responsibilities, the organizations of the office, and the nature of projects and their relation to the overall mission of the Department.

Responsibilities

• Develop project strategy plans based on logical framework approaches
• Maintain project timeframes, objectives and communications
• Create and manage documentation and reports for projects
• Identify the goals and requirements of each project
• Verify data and information and analyze it to suit the direction of a project
• Track, forecast and report on project progress including metrics and challenges
• Collect the necessary information required to start projects
• Maintain current knowledge on the legislation applicable to each project
• Assists the Division Chief/Director in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of planning activities to ensure accomplishments of objectives; helps in the identification of unresolved issues that arise in the course of implementation; and checks back periodically to see that the implementation is proceeding as planned.
• Types and edits letters, memoranda, cables, reports, and other material as directed, using office automation software and equipment; and drafts some correspondence under appropriate supervision.
• Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data
• Locate and define new process improvement

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma and must have a minimum of five (3) years office experience and supporting high level officials.
• OR
• 4 years of directly related administrative and technical
• Active Top-Secret Clearance

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Experience with EZ and E2 Travel Systems
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast- paced office environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, and Teams, ZOOM, and WebEx platforms
• 2-5 years of experience managing Federal travel
• Experience with Federal Travel Systems
• Intermediate level knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Has a thorough understanding of travel policies and regulations, CONUS and OCONUS