Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) Program Analyst to support the Bureau of Administrations' Office of the Procurement Executive, Office of Risk Analysis and Management (A/OPE/CECAS/RAM). The Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) Program Analyst is responsible for Counter Terrorism (CT) vetting for the State Department. Vetting is a 'due diligence' checks of "key individuals" of firms bidding on State contracts or being considered for grants by the Department to ensure that none have connections and/or are supporters to terrorism. Vetting staff are not looking at all source intelligence and providing finished analysis: they gather information that is passed to program offices for decisions. The Department does not vet: government to government assistance, inter-agency transfers, assistance to international organizations, urgent humanitarian assistance, and urgent non-proliferation assistance. The key roles of a RAM Program Analyst include meticulous data entry, excellent customer service skills, database management, QA/QC, accountability, controls, reporting, and providing general administrative support.

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 reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This position reports to the State Department Project Manager.

Conduct vetting of organizations and key individuals for performance in high threat/high risk areas. This function includes but is not limited to:

Receiving and inputting the request for vetting
• Reviewing and verifying the request for vetting
• Performing the vetting searches and conducting/recording all actions in software developed for A/OPE/CECAS/RAM office
• Provide the results of the vetting search and communicating those results to either the program office and/or the contracting specialist/office.
• Input final determination from the program office.

Perform general administrative tasks in support of A/OPE/CECAS/RAM:

• Help maintain needs of the office (i.e. supplies, equipment)
• Maintain project records, schedules, files, and system outages
• Record daily, weekly, and monthly activities/metrics. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Be able to review and maintain several excel spreadsheets at once
  
• Use of unclassified/classified, open source, and law enforcement sensitive databases
• Contribute to reports, briefings and memoranda addressing program trends, significant accomplishments, potential problems, and other areas of importance to the highest level of the Office of the Procurement Executive and Bureau of Administration.
• Implement new methods and findings through the use of quantitative and qualitative methods to improve service to different bureaus and stakeholders.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to higher echelon government supervisors, and collaborate with employees on all levels in order to provide new efficiencies in the government process.
  Be able to review, analyze and follow all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Responsible for knowing and following the Department's policies and protocols for working in a SCIF.
• Must be able to work in a SCIF environment.

Skills/Qualifications: Excellent communication, strong organizational, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management, ability to prioritize work, solid judgment and decision-making ability, takes initiative and is adaptable.

Education and Experience:

• B.A./B.S. Degree from an Accredited institution
• This position requires at least one year of experience providing vetting support
• Computer skills and working knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and an in-depth knowledge of databases is required

Security Clearance: An Active Top Secret clearance and an ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS SCI) access is required. Must be U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

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