Senior Program Manager – Washington, DC

Background

SoCha is preparing to bid for the Analytical Services V (ASV) solicitation that will be issued by the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG). The DRG Bureau plans to release the solicitation in February 2025. Once active, ASV will provide on-demand support to:

• Conduct DRG-related analyses, assessments, and research to meet the needs of USAID’s global cadre (for example, political economy assessments, literature reviews, and surveys)
• Strengthen local capacity to conduct analytical work (including training and grants)
• Provide rapid response technical assistance and on-demand technical resources and expertise.

SoCha is currently seeking qualified candidates to propose as Key Personnel in its forthcoming ASV proposal.

Scope of Work

The Senior Program Manager will:

• Be the primary liaison with USAID’s Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Be responsible for day-to-day contract administration
• Ensure implementation in accordance with:
• The approved budget.
• USAID rules and regulations (including the Automated Directive Systems 200 and 500 series).
• Specifications within the statement of work.
• The Senior Program Manager will oversee the Research Director and Logistics Manager who will also be based in Washington, DC.

The Senior Program Director will report to SoCha’s Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning who oversees the global delivery of analytical services.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• PhD with twelve (12) years of relevant experience with DRG research and analysis OR an MA with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with DRG research and analysis.
• Experience managing worldwide analytical programs.
• Ability to think strategically and communicate with partners and colleagues.
• Ability to respond rapidly to USAID’s on-demand requests for global DRG analytical services.
• Experience managing work order, statements of work, and budgets.
• A working knowledge of USAID operational requirements.
• Experience with grants under contract preferred.

Location

Washington, DC

Salary

Expected salary range is $50,000-185,000, depending on advanced education and years of relevant experience.

SoCha LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.