Crisis Operations Specialist (Political Transitions)

Researches and analyzes topics in international assistance crisis operations and develops strategies, plans, and guidance for application into USG policies, programs and/or operational functions;Coordinates, advises and collaborates on interventions with Agency leadership and external stakeholders on developments and approaches for effective international assistance crisis operations in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives;Participates in developing strategies and plans for formulating and implementing international crisis operations policies, programs, and/or operational functions, and develops detailed plans for implementing them and ensuring goals are achieved;Fosters and cultivates professional relationships and information networks with partners at all levels of government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, host nation governments, and other groups to ensure effective crisis operations;Identifies and proposes solutions to problems towards planning the direction of future international crisis programs and/or operational functions that have implications for foreign and national security policy, strategy, programs, and budgets; andExercises independence and applies good judgment in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the international crisis operations community.