Program Analyst [Academies & Institutes]

Washington, DC

Full Time

Academies & Institutes

Experienced

Organization Overview:
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

Position Summary:

ARC seeks a highly organized and collaborative team player to join our Research and Evaluation Division as a Program Analyst to provide program administration, planning, and logistics support for ARC's academies and institutes initiatives, such as the Appalachian Leadership Institute, the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge, the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy, and the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative. These enhance ARC's mission by providing experiential learning opportunities, network and skills building, and leadership development for students and individuals in the Appalachian Region. This position will partner with states, agencies, community groups, educational institution, and other stakeholders as needed to implement impactful experiential learning and leadership development models impacting next generation leaders, particularly those in distressed or rural communities in the Appalachian Region. This position reports to the Program Manager, Academies & Institutes.

Required Qualifications:

2 to 3 years of solid demonstrated project management experience to develop and follow project timelines and produce deliverables.

2 to 3 years of experience with meeting and event planning, logistics coordination and delivery.

Advanced experience using databases and Excel to maintain, track and report program metrics and outcomes as well as maintain reimbursement process.

Exceptional writing skills for drafting NOSA’s and Contractor/agreements and implementation process of scoring.

Adept knowledge of relevant leadership programs and/or event management, including speaker selection, field experience, networking with local and state officials.

Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, critical analysis

Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and bring an energetic and innovative approach to his or her work.
A bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion (prior to hire) and maintenance of background security review.
Ability to travel (~25%).
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Why ARC?

ARC offers a collaborative work environment and a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, commuting subsidy, professional development, etc. This is not a federal position; however, if a federal employee is selected for this position and transfers without a break in service of more than three calendar days, he or she may be able to continue his or her retirement and life/health insurance benefits. ARC generally follows the General Schedule Salary Table of the Federal government. ARC’s grades denoted by “NF” are equivalent to the federal grade(s) on the GS chart. This position is located in Washington, DC and is a grade NF-12 (DC locality).

Equal Employment Policy
ARC is an equal employment opportunity employer and endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of ARC’s business. If an applicant believes he or she requires such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, he or she should contact the Director, Human Resources. If an applicant has any questions or concerns, he or she should reach out to the Lisa Pansegrouw, Director, Human Resources at 202.884.7770 or at [email protected]

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