Strategic Planning Officer

Strategic Planning Officer

***This position requires an active TOP SECRET clearance.***

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Strategic Planning Officer: $156,407.48

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Strategic Planning Officer Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting data collection, reporting, and data analysis for the Department of State's Action Plan for the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, S/GWI's functional bureau strategy, and other policy priorities.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge management systems, including SharePoint, to capture, store, share, and effectively manage the knowledge and experience of S/GWI's technical experts.
• Leading institutional reforms related to gender Data and Measurement and supporting institutional reforms for training requirements associated with the Women, Peace, and Security Act.
• Consulting with key stakeholders to maintain and update a unified monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework to assess progress of S/GWI's Functional Bureau Strategy (FBS) and the Department of State's Action Plan for the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.
• Supporting efforts to ensure complementarity between, and non-duplication of data collection, reporting, training, and other requirements related to various U.S. strategies, including Women and Girls At Risk From Violent Extremism and Conflict, Women, Peace, and Security, Gender-based Violence Globally, and Women's Economic Security.
• Leading S/GWI's knowledge management efforts, including organizing and centralizing files and institutional resources for Department personnel via relevant platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Diplopedia).
• Tracking participant information and key metrics for reporting in regular and ad-hoc processes.
• Coordinating closely across all teams to track accomplishments, run reporting, and ensure accuracy in messaging about Office successes and accomplishments.
• Coordinating with various bureaus and overseas posts for training logistics, design, facilitation, and reporting.
• Facilitating collaboration with the Equitable Data Working Group and the Office of Foreign Assistance (F) on measurement indicators, MEL frameworks, and gender data collection.
• Maintaining strong working relationships across the Office, Department, and interagency to advance professional development of S/GWI staff.
• Supporting other PPD tasks as needed, including congressional engagement and consultative mechanisms with civil society, women, and girls.
• Building a data collection tool to measure and evaluate progress on the implementation of the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality and associated strategies and policy objectives.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an optimal database platform for conducting and streamlining S/GWI annual data calls for required reporting.
• Collaborating with various partners and stakeholders to pilot, roll out, manage, and provide technical support for the data collection platform.
• Identifying database and data set needs and leading systems development life cycle for data access features.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Strategic Planning Officer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in fields such as international relations, history, economics, management, business administration, political science, or gender-related disciplines.
  
  
• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (preferred).
  
  
• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years with a Master's degree.
  • Experience in strategic and operational planning.
  • Expertise in training facilitation and training-of-trainers programs.
  • Skilled in developing measurement indicators to track the impact of policies and programs.
  • Proficiency in data analysis using tools like STATA and Tableau.
  • Proven ability to create and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks.
  
  
• Preferred:
  
  
  
  • Subject matter expertise in training, curriculum development, policy formation, and program development.
  • Deep understanding of women's rights, gender issues, and gender integration (strongly preferred).
  
  
• Skills and Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Microsoft Forms, ServiceNow, Azure Cloud, and SharePoint.
  • Capable of managing multiple tasks and coordinating activities effectively.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and capacity to foster consistent, high-quality performance.
  • This role requires a dynamic individual with a robust background in strategic planning, training, and data analysis to drive impactful programs and policies.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Advanced communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
  
  
• Clearance and Other Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Active Top Secret Clearance is required.
  • US Citizenship is required per our government client
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications with Cherokee Federal.
  
  
• Other Requirements:
  
  
  
  • schedule M-F days
  • 100% on-site
  • No travel required
  
  

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Systems Solutions provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSS is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Alternative job titles

• Gender Equality Program Manager
• Strategic Planning Analyst
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
• Policy and Program Development Specialist
• Global Gender Policy Advisor

Keywords

• Strategic Planning
• Gender Equity
• Data Analysis
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
• Program Development

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