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Pathfinder International

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For nearly 70 years, Pathfinder International has been a catalyst for systems transformation ... Through strategic partnerships with civil society, governments, and the private sector, we scale ...

Social Impact, Inc.

... development-sector audiences. The position may involve international travel to MCC partner countries, as well as collaboration with MCC headquarters in Washington, DC. MCC anticipates that new ...

Social Impact, Inc.

... development-sector audiences. The position may involve international travel to MCC partner countries, as well as collaboration with MCC headquarters in Washington, DC. MCC anticipates that new ...

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Partner Services Specialist

Alexandria, VA · On-site

... international development sector.* Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian operations, nonprofit financial analysis, restricted funding mechanisms, audit reviews, sanctions compliance, and ...

Anera

Writing Intern

Washington, DC · Remote

$17.50/hr

... to explore the development sector as a whole. Duties & Responsibilities: * Research and write ... for International Development (USAID), United Nations agencies, scores of foundations and ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for international development sector in the United States is $127,166.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $152,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An International Development Sector job involves working on projects that aim to improve economic, social, and environmental conditions in developing countries. Professionals in this field work with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to address issues such as poverty, healthcare, education, and sustainability. Roles can include project management, policy analysis, fundraising, and fieldwork. These jobs require skills in research, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving to create sustainable development solutions.

What typical career progression opportunities exist in the international development sector?

Professionals in the international development sector often begin as program officers or field coordinators and can advance to roles such as project managers, technical advisors, or country directors over time. Many organizations encourage skill development through training, mentoring, and rotations across projects or geographical regions. Career advancement may involve taking on larger portfolios, leading cross-functional teams, or specializing in technical areas such as health, education, or economic development. Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and a track record of successful project delivery are key factors for moving up within this sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the international development sector, and why are they important?

To succeed in the international development sector, a background in fields such as international relations, economics, or public health, along with experience in project management and cross-cultural communication, is highly valued. Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation tools, grant management systems, and certifications like PMP or language proficiency can provide a competitive edge. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams are especially important in this work. These competencies ensure effective program delivery, successful stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex, multicultural environments.

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Infographic showing various International Development Sector job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,166 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Senior Subject Matter Expert-International Finance

Washington, VA • On-site

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Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$90K - $112K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Summary:

This position calls for a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) with International Financial Experience to support The Office of Information Technology (OIT), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), on a full-time basis providing support on financial systems, business requirements gathering, providing assistance on OIT responsibilities related to the federal acquisition lifecycle process, interviewing senior government officials, and political appointees.


Essential Functions:

During the term of this task order, the consultant shall perform the below tasks to include, but not limited to, the following:

Provides assistance on Office of Information Technology (OIT) responsibilities related to the federal acquisition lifecycle process, and assist other staff, contractors and consultants with subject matter expertise of international development.
Serve as a knowledge expert on DFC business processes for staff and other consulting companies.
Conducts presentations to explain the product portfolio held by DFC: Insurance, Reinsurance, Debt, Grants etc., to lay people in simple terms.
Hosts multiple business process discovery meetings with senior and executive level staff members
Works in collaboration with the CIO and the Front Office Executive Staff to assist the Government with developing strategy documents, business processes, reporting requirements, enc other inputs and outputs required by the corporation.
Project manages multiple projects associated with reimplementation of a corporate ERP and CRM platform(s).
Develops presentations for executives, technical staff, and the general public as required.
Assist the development team with prototyping new development requests from OIT customers.
Maintains coolness in uncomfortable situations, and as the moderator for meetings maintains and establishes a calm environment with dissenting parties.

The Consultant shall submit deliverables and products as required by the COR in a mutually agreed upon format and delivery date. Deliverables and products will include, but not limited to, the following:

Bi-weekly report on work performed.
Bi-weekly inputs to the Project Lookahead document.
PowerPoint and MS Word based business communications and analysis documents
Project issues and challenges documents
Interdependency failure documents
Business requirements analysis documents
Documents related to providing assistance in the acquisition lifecycle
Project plans and gap analysis documents
White Papers
ROI Analysis
Strategic Planning documents
Roadmap documents
Executive level briefings
Business briefings

Experience:

Five plus years of consulting experience from one of the Big 6 firms, International Development Institute, or, and like organizations such as certain sections of US Department of State or USAID, and provide reference accounts where he/she has advised CEO, COO, and CIO clients (or equivalent positions).
A minimum of five years of federal government consulting experience with the federal government or on matters directly concerning it's operations.
Advanced knowledge of federal government international development and/or financial banking sectors such as SBA, MCC, DFC, EXIM Bank
Acumen to work with executive level and political appointee staff.
Ability to translate executive level ('30K foot') concepts into strategic plans and translate same for technical staff members.
Expert negotiation skills when working with clients who may have competing priorities.
Ability to develop return on investment and total cost of ownership analysis documents.
Ability to communicate at the executive and technical levels.
Experience with managing project schedules, and ensuring deliverables meet the time expectations.
Ability to work independently and research/resolve business and technical issues and provide a recommended solutions.
Former Government Employees:

Former Government employees and annuitants applying for this position who received an ethics letter from their Office of General Council (OGC) prior to separation outlining potential employment conflicts of interest, must provide that statement as part of the application package.

Place(s) of Performance:
The work under this task will primarily be virtual, with in person meetings taking place at the DFC headquarters:

1100 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20527

Security Requirement:
The consultant will require a background check prior to participation.


AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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