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Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.\nWe’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and engage in solving critical, world-changing federal challenges.\nPosition Summary\nThe Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (HASC) combines deep institutional expertise, technical leadership, and a strong commitment to U.S. missions. Through HASC, Team Credence provides operational and administrative support to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to coordinate humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and foreign assistance efforts across multiple bureaus, maintaining a 24/7 response capability.\nCredence has an immediate need for a Program Design Support Specialist IV\nThe Program Design Support Specialist IV is embedded within the Office of Assistance Coordination (AC) within the DOS Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA). NEA/AC is responsible for coordinating U.S. foreign assistance in the NEA region, including by providing policy direction and operating guidance to officials in Washington and at NEA posts responsible for the implementation of regional assistance programs; overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation for the Bureau; and providing grants management of foreign assistance awards for the NEA Bureau and overseas NEA posts.\nThe position supports foreign assistance efforts in the NEA region, serving as a specialist on the design, implementation, and evaluation of foreign assistance programming that advances U.S. foreign policy. The position works closely with U.S. embassies, interagency partners, host governments, and the private sector in support of U.S. foreign assistance efforts in the Middle East and North Africa. The position requires analytical expertise, knowledge of foreign assistance, and program management skills to ensure foreign assistance resources are utilized consistent with U.S. foreign policy objectives as well as federal regulations and DOS policy.\nDay-to-day oversight of the position will be provided by a designated DOS government technical manager (GTM), with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a Team Credence contract supervisor.\nApplication Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Friday, November 6, 2026.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nUnder the direction of designated GTM, the Program Design Support Specialist IV will:\nCoordinate and communicate directly with implementing partners to support the management of foreign assistance projects, in consultation with the grants or contracting officer’s representative.\nParticipate in and support program coordination, design, and management of projects, engaging with NEA regional offices, the Office of Foreign Assistance Oversight, and functional bureaus as relevant.\nIdentify, initiate, and develop strategies and tactics to implement all assigned projects to facilitate the achievement of established objectives.\nDeploy expertise to evaluate the effectiveness of project-related operations in meeting established Bureau, office, and U.S. Government (USG) foreign policy goals and objectives, recommending improvements or other policy changes, as appropriate.\nBrief NEA leadership on developments of interest; draft memos, briefing check lists, and talking points on issues related to assigned portfolio.\nLead the drafting and review of solicitations for funding applications and proposals.\nIn consultation and cooperation with the grants or contracting officer’s representative, review and recommend action on implementer performance reports; review indicator data and workplan progress; recommend actions to address performance issues; ensure accurate project information in NEA/AC databases.\nAdvise Department and interagency officials and counterparts on assistance coordination issues and problems.\nSupport the communication of U.S. assistance strategy to Congress, policymakers, foreign governments, international organizations, implementers, and the general public.\nCoordinate effectively with other NEA/AC members and assistance colleagues at overseas posts by sharing information, facilitating cross-portfolio cooperation and sharing of best practices, and supporting other officers to accomplish team tasks as requested.\nMaintain cooperative, collegial, and professional approach in the workplace. Comply with other established standards, policies, practices and protocols, including Customer Service Standards, Sexual and Discriminatory Harassment, No FEAR Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nRequirements\nEducation and Experience\nMA/MS and 6 or more years of relevant work experience, OR \nBA/BS and 8 or more years of relevant work experience, OR\nHigh school diploma and 12 or more years of relevant work experience.\nKnowledge of USG foreign policy, preferably as relates to foreign assistance or other types of federal government programming. \nAbility to gather and retain information and to make informed recommendations to decision makers. \nAbility to work collaboratively with peers across teams and offices.\nKnowledge of and experience working on or in the Middle East and North Africa is preferred for this position but not required.\nU.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance are required. An active Secret clearance is preferred.\nOther Requirements\nPossess excellent judgment and reliability;\nHave strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail;\nPossess excellent oral and written communication skills;\nHave strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint;\nBe able to multi-task and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment;\nBe capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting;\nBe flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances; and\nBe willing to go the extra mile and participate as an active team member who assists other team members as necessary.\nSalary Range: $121,000 - $135,000 annually. 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