Who We Are

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

Position Description

ZemiTek is seeking a Mid-Program Specialist to provide administrative and programmatic support and expertise to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Asia's Office of Strategic Planning and Operations (Asia/SPO). The position reports to the Office Director. The start date is immediate.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Work Schedule: Hybrid (2-3 days)

Salary Range: Starting at $80,000

Clearance: Active secret level clearance Required

Responsibilities

As a Mid-Program Specialist, you will directly support the Director of Bureau for Asia/SPO through the following duties:

• Assist the Director in managing Office work streams/taskers, and logistical support for Office/staff management.

• Manage official memorandum for the Office, and official files.

• Manage and schedule official meetings and visits; help organize special events.

• Provide program management systems and knowledge management including tracking field mission needs and support requests.

• Help manage USAID Asia project/program tracking, data analysis, and documentation.

• Support strategy and programming in Asia:

• Work on discrete complex assignments (data analysis, writing assessments, drafting concept notes, etc.) where independent action and decision-making is needed.

• Assist program analysts, if needed, with researching and drafting the analysis and synthesis of information and provide time-critical oral and written reports and updates.

• Support program analysts, as needed, to schedule strategy discussions and meetings with missions, within the Asia Bureau, and with other Bureaus and Operating Units.

• Work with program analysts and missions to prepare and edit strategy documents to meet posting requirements.

• Provide support and liaise with relevant parties on tasks related to international development planning and programming: develop briefings, internal presentations, meetings, memorandum, emails, and letters that seek approval or request information relating to program matters.

• Coordinate the development and support the Asia Bureau operating unit's portfolio planning and review, including support for annual reporting

• Be responsive and proactive in support of the technical and programmatic needs of the Asia Bureau Program Office and Asia Missions.

• Backstop the other Office program specialist as needed.

Qualifications

• Active secret-level security clearance will be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and six (6) years of professional experience OR Master’s degree in relevant field and four (4) years of professional experience, preferably related to Asia and/or international development

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Google systems

• Experience in the use of applications such as spreadsheets and/or other data management tools.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of US Government administrative procedures.

• Experience or knowledge of social science or research methods.

• A team player with the ability to learn quickly, with minimal guidance.

What We Believe

If you are hired for a ZemiTek corporate, project, or consultant position, we will require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine and are fully vaccinated, unless you qualify for a reasonable accommodation due to a valid religious or medical reason preventing you from being vaccinated.

ZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@zemitek.com.

ZemiTek embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.