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Macfadden, part of PAE, is seeking a Policy Support Team Lead to supervise junior- and mid-level staff providing administrative, programmatic, and operational support to USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) through the Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract. BHA leads and coordinates the U.S. Government’s humanitarian assistance efforts overseas in response to natural disasters and protracted crises. The bureau also supports early recovery efforts that restore and protect basic systems and services and invests in risk reduction programs that prevent or reduce risks associated with chronic and recurrent hazards.

The Policy Support Team Lead reports to the task order Program Manager and/or Deputy Program managers. The Policy Support Team Lead works closely with other Macfadden team leads, PAE Recruiting, and PAE Procurement. Externally, the Policy Support Team Lead works closely with client leadership within USAID/BHA, particularly with the Office of Global Policy, Partnerships, Programs, and Communications.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All aspects of personnel management – Recruitment, onboarding, orientation, staffing, performance reviews, etc.
• Ensure all documentation for timesheets are properly prepared and compliant.
• Provide staff supervision and ensure staff are compliant and adhering to government rules and regulations.
• Maintain good communication and professional relationships with all colleagues and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Overseeing recruitment, time and attendance, training, scopes of work, performance, and other administrative requirements for unit staff embedded with client teams;
• Communicating regularly with the program manager and deputy program managers, as well as BHA leadership, on issues related to administrative, programmatic, or operational support;
• Collaborating with client and unit staff to develop staffing plans that fulfill client needs while providing growth opportunities for staff;
• Conducting regular check-ins with unit staff and their client managers to evaluate staff workload and assess performance;
• Creating and regularly updating written guidance and providing other support to ensure unit staff meet contract, BHA, and USAID requirements for travel, training, and other administrative processes;
• Drafting and editing the team's quarterly reports and other contract-required deliverables; and
• Occasionally marshaling unit staff across BHA offices or divisions in coordination with client leadership to respond to data calls, filing system updates, and similar requests.
• Participating as needed in procurement processes for G3PC-facilitated bureau-wide meetings, such as partner consultations or annual global meetings

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret Security Clearance and maintain it for the duration of employment on this contract.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
Education: Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience.

Experience: Must have at least one year of team oversight, determining strategic objectives for a group, or other management experience required. Familiarity with the international humanitarian architecture preferred, but not required.

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