OverviewNakupuna Solutions seeks a Program Analyst to support U.S. Department of State global health policy and foreignaffairs objectives. This position will advance U.S. interests by coordinating global health policy in MOU development, implementation, and engagement activities with partner governments and organizations in the Western Hemisphere (WHA) region, ensuring alignment with U.S. policy objectives and effective regional collaboration.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to mission requirements and reasonable accommodation.
The Program Analyst (WHA) will serve as a primary action officer and policy advisor for global health issues. The position will coordinate and clear Department and interagency actions, analyze complex international health developments, develop policy recommendations, and represent U.S. positions in multilateral settings.
Job Duties Include:
- Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of MOUs with WHA region partners
- Coordinate the implementation of signed MOUs, tracking progress and ensuring compliance with agreed terms
- Facilitate engagement and communication between U.S. government stakeholders and WHA region counterparts
- Organize and participate in meetings, briefings, and events related to MOU activities
- Prepare reports, updates, and briefing materials for senior leadership
- Identifyand address challenges or barriers to effective MOU implementation
Deliverables:
- Cleared action memoranda, policy responses, implementation guidance, and related correspondence
- Policy analyses, position papers, decision-support materials, briefings, talking points, and Congressional testimony
- Global health situation assessments and portfolio analyses with actionable policy and program recommendations
- Negotiation positions, strategies, interventions, and meeting readouts for multilateral and interagency engagements
- Program effectiveness assessments and recommendations for adjustments to foreignassistanceprogramming
- Regular progress reports and a final summary report detailing achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:Demonstratedability tooperateeffectively in complex, sensitive, and rapidly evolving foreign policy environments. Strong analytical, diplomatic, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability toadvisesenior officials and advance U.S. positions across diverse international audiences.
- Experience in drafting, negotiating, and implementing MOUs
- Strong understanding of diplomatic engagement and regional dynamics in the WHA region
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities
- Proficiencyin Spanish or Portuguese preferred
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor27s degree or higher in International Relations, Public Administration, Latin American Studies, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in international program coordination, MOU development, or regional engagement, preferably with experience in the WHA region
Work Schedule and Location:Position is full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)inWashington, DC
Travel:Occasional domestic and international travelrequired, including travel to meetings, conferences, and multilateral engagements (25% international travel).
Clearance:Secret clearancerequired. Must be a U.S. citizen.
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual27s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $98,500 to $116,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.