Program Specialist II

CRG

. Coordinate and assist Program Analysts in administering international human rights and democracy foreign assistance programs .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing foreign assistance programs, including grant administration, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in coordinating program activities and providing technical assistance while ensuring adherence to federal regulations and funding requirements.

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Foreign Assistance ManagementGrant AdministrationCompliance MonitoringStakeholder EngagementInternational Programming

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Hard Skills

Grant Budget ExecutionProgram MonitoringData AnalysisDocumentation CollectionPortfolio Spend Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CoordinationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DRL Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Human RightsDemocracy ProgramsInternational Religious FreedomLabor RightsInternet Freedom

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and assist Program Analysts in administering international human rights and democracy foreign assistance programs
Assist with foreign assistance funding across pre-award, award, and post-award phases for grants and cooperative agreements
Assist grants officers and grants officer representatives in monitoring grant budget execution and compliance
Collect grant documentation for review by Grants Officers, the Front Office, and decision-making committees
Liaise with offices involved in administration, financial planning, and acquisition of program funding
Provide briefings, status reviews, and recommendations on grant management issues
Maintain and update federal assistance award information in DRL databases
Track foreign assistance lifecycle progress throughout the fiscal year
Liaise with grantees on administrative issues
Maintain team calendars and coordinate team meetings
Keep grant program reviews, narratives, award files, organizational files, and shared-drive records up to date
Assist with award compliance, quarterly updates, grantee check-in meetings, and project updates
Coordinate stakeholder workshops and prepare event documents
Attend workshops and conferences, monitor programs, and provide technical assistance to grantees
Create and track annual portfolio spend plans
Organize and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences
Support travel of senior officials and conduct program monitoring visits to implementation sites as directed
Report on monitored program activities and analyze findings to support grant evaluations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with foreign assistance and international programming
Must be able to travel globally to highly sensitive areas as needed
Must be able to obtain/hold a Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2–4 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 1–2 years of experience
Ability to support programs involving democracy, human rights, labor, Internet Freedom, international religious freedom, and monitoring and evaluations
Ability to safeguard classified and sensitive materials and equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) and Roth retirement plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and families
Supplemental Insurance
11 Federal Holidays
At least three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), including sick and personal leave
Collaborative work environment
Competitive compensation
Professional development through additional training
Attendance at trainings or conferences to further knowledge and expertise