Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Knowledge Management Specialist, Mid-Level – Macfadden – USAID
R0081971
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full_time
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World
Knowledge Management Specialist, Mid-Level – Macfadden – USAID
MacFadden, an Amentum company, employs Knowledge Management (KM) Specialists to support USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). BHA leads and coordinates the U.S. Government’s humanitarian assistance efforts overseas in response to natural disasters and protracted crises. The bureau also supports early recovery efforts that restore and protect basic systems and services and invests in risk reduction programs that prevent or reduce risks associated with chronic and recurrent hazards.
BHA’s Office of Field and Response Operations (FARO) leads and manages operational assistance and the purchase and delivery of goods and services in response to declared foreign disasters and international humanitarian needs in key functional areas on behalf of the USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), including supply-chain management, procurement, logistics, oversight, and operational coordination with the U.S. military.
This KM Specialist position is located within the Response Resources Division (R2D) within FARO. Day-to-day work assignments and oversight are provided by the R2D Division Chief or their designee with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a MacFadden contract supervisor.
The KM Specialist will:
Provide a mix of administrative, programmatic, and operational support.
Build and maintain platforms for learning, support knowledge management and sharing across R2D.
Develop tools and resources in support of overall FARO knowledge management systems.
Provide data analytics and developing projections based on available response information and synthesize findings for leadership.
Manage performance data and update relevant databases, trackers, and spreadsheets regularly.
Manage data across multiple systems as required.
Maintain and provide recommendations to improve existing guidance and KM tools.
Maintain staffing databases and provide accessible knowledge resources to the rest of BHA on staffing availability, skills, and previous BHA experience.
Research means of capturing program and technical skills and expertise to strengthen
professional staff response readiness.
Assist in supporting teams in applying knowledge management principles and best practices.
At the direction of the R2D Chief/Team Lead, assist in execution of long-range plans, goals, and objectives of the Knowledge Management program.
Train employees on using Knowledge Management tools and filing systems within the Enterprise Architecture.
Assist the R2D Division to identify the internal and external best Knowledge Management practices.
Coordinate with colleagues in FARO and other BHA offices, as requested, in support of knowledge management and learning activities.
Support teams in applying knowledge management principles and best practices.
Develop and support implementation of templates and systems to standardize communication, learning, and capacity development.
Prepare and report out on the Office level learning initiatives.
Support special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Facility Access Clearance (FAC) or Secret Security Clearance issued by the US Government for the duration of your employment on this contract.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree and at least 6 years of professional experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of professional experience, OR at least 10 years of professional experience. Professional/office experience can be derived from paid work, unpaid work (volunteering), education, internships, or military.
Skills:
Must possess excellent judgment and reliability.
Requires strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Requires strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Must be able to multitask and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Must be capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting.
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
Must be an active team member, willing to assist others as needed.
#LI-PRIORITY
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Security Clearance Required: Yes
Amentum / Equal Opportunity Employer
JBAMN R0081971 2023.02.10
FVR01 SKUUU, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Washington, District of Columbia, United States ZC ZCCX
