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Description
Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for a Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation Program Analyst position located in Washington, DC. This will be a contract role within the U.S. Department of State. The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy, and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State's mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.
INL's Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP) seeks to counter crime in the Western Hemisphere. The position is located in the WHP Cross-Cutting Team which focuses on demonstrating results of WHP programming.
This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.
POSITION OVERVIEW
TITLE: Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation Program Analyst
LOCATION: Washington, DC.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.
CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this Third Party Contract (TPC) is to provide one (01) Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DME) Management / Program Analyst who shall be ready to 1) assist INL program teams and implementing partners in enrolling, reporting, analyzing, and visualizing performance data in INL's performance monitoring database; 2) assist INL program teams and implementing partners in the design of programs and monitoring plans, and help them develop data collection and reporting processes; 3) analyze INL performance on design and monitoring, and advise on improvements to INL DME guidance and implementation procedures; 4) advise on evaluations of Bureau programs conducted by outside implementers; and 5) provide training and coaching on INL DME standards, database enrollment procedures, and data analysis techniques.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award with the option to extend for six (06) months subject to performance, need, and funding. The INL Contracting Officer (CO) will notify the Vendor of the Government's intent to exercise an option prior to the end of each performance period in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze a large number of financial, program planning, bilateral, and program evaluation documents for standard and ad hoc reports, as needed.
• Track INL accomplishments and outcomes in the Western Hemisphere as reported in Daily Activity Reports, SMART cables, DevResults, and other resources to create summaries on INL/WHP accomplishments.
• Ensure use of quality indicators and inclusion of appropriate INL measures for data verification and data quality assessments.
• Respond to data calls and produce written and oral reports and presentations on Western Hemisphere-specific indicators and data when requested.
• Using GIS or other relevant software, and in coordination with relevant Program Officers, draft regional and country maps of security and criminality challenges across the region, and INL's policy and programmatic response.
• Research and use government and private sector best practices to measure and improve customer service, approval workflows, and processing timelines.

Improving Procedures:

• Provide feedback to management on best practices for data input, document standardization, organization, and storage; identify recurring issues that should be addressed by management
• Assist in coordinating the interpretation and adaptation of available guidelines/SOPs to specific work-related issues; aid in analyzing the issues (e.g., workflow, delegations of authority, or regulatory compliance) and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
• Assist in developing SOPs for areas identified as a potential risk or vulnerability to the INL's management control structure
• Assist subject matter expert's with the development of training modules for INL sponsored training workshops and distance learning courses based on policies and procedures.

Coordination:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships through excellent customer service skills, project management knowledge, and a related understanding of the program office needs and mandates.
• Work with the DME coordinators, INL/WHP, INL embassy staff, implementers, and all other relevant partner to meet the DME needs of INL/WHP.
• Work with the INL/WHP DME Officer, coordinate with INL embassy and Washington staff to ensure indicators and processes are standardized and reported in INL's performance monitoring database.
• Assist INL staff with the development of, and/or provide technical review of program logic models, maturity models, change maps, results frameworks, and/or performance monitoring plans.
• Use data and provide analysis to inform design and monitoring advice to INL program teams and implementing partners, such as data from previous or related projects for lessons learned, or contextual data for root cause analysis. Establish and maintain almost daily contact with INL's Office of Results and Criminal Deterrence, INL program teams, implementing partners and pertinent others to ensure required data collection activities are taking place.
• Provide training and coaching to end users on new reports and dashboards in INL's performance monitoring database. Provide staff with technical expertise on data storage structures and analyze results using statistical techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen.
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Four to six years' experience in relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines;
• Demonstrated skilled in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance and congressional and general correspondence;
• Demonstrated knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design, monitoring, and evaluation best practices such as indicator development and data collection, entry and analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the primary duties of this position.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated experience with data visualization software such as ArcGIS or comparable GIS software, Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, and other data and mapping software.
• Demonstrated superior communication, interpersonal, and writing skills, including experience drafting U.S. Government reports and documents.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
• Experience with providing training on or conducting data entry and analysis in reporting platforms like DevResults and other comparable systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Western Hemisphere issues, including specialized knowledge of international narcotics, anti-corruption, and transnational crime.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication in Spanish (proficiency 1/1 or 2/2)
• Demonstrated experience teaching and coaching others.

LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for the position will be the standard hours of the Department of State: 8:15 am to 5:00 pm, unless the INL/WHP on-site supervisor approves another time.
POSITION LOCATION
This physical work location is in INL, specifically INL/WHP office located at SA-1 - 2401 E St NW, Washington, DC 20226.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
A Secret clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.
This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.
ABOUT CREATIVE CORRECTIONS
At Creative Corrections, we strive to create a culture where we are able to attract and retain highly talented and qualified individuals. These relationships are built on trust, respect, and an assurance each person feels valued. We offer a strategic Total Compensation Package for qualified employees. In the end, we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of the Company and provide the services our customers rely upon.
In addition, we are honored to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and are equally proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to creating a diversified workplace where everyone feels valued and respected because of their differences.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.