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Overview 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 RAM Program Analyst is responsible for Counter Terrorism (CT) vetting for the State Department. Vetting is a ‘due diligence’ check 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. Essential functions include meticulous data entry, excellent customer service skills, database management, QA/QC, accountability, controls, reporting, and providing general administrative support. Responsibilities 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 including: maintaining office needs (supplies, equipment), project records, schedules, files, and system outages Record daily, weekly, and monthly activities/metrics. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; 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 Office of the Procurement Executive and Bureau of Administration Implement new methods and findings through quantitative and qualitative methods to improve service to different bureaus and stakeholders Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to higher-echelon government supervisors, and collaborate with employees at all levels to provide new efficiencies in the government process; review, analyze and follow applicable laws, regulations and policies Know and follow the Department’s policies and protocols for working in a SCIF; 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 At least one year of experience providing vetting support Computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office Suite and databases Security Clearance An Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS SCI) access is required. Must be U.S. Citizen. Physical Requirements 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 Compensation The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 annually. This range is typical and one component of Nakupuna Companies’ total compensation package. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Nakupuna Companies

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