International Affairs Program Analyst

Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex international programs, coordinating across federal and interagency partners, and translating evolving priorities into clear action? Are you an experienced international affairs professional who can move comfortably among program management, analysis, governance, and executive support?

Avid Core is seeking an International Affairs Program Analyst to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of International Affairs (INA). This role will manage and support a diverse portfolio of international programs and organizational initiatives while coordinating across multiple stakeholders and developing high-quality products for senior leadership.

The successful candidate will be a versatile international affairs generalist who understands how international programs operate within the federal government and can move effectively between strategic, operational, analytical, and administrative responsibilities as mission priorities evolve.

To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting.

Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $75,000

Overall Responsibilities:

• Manage and support international programs, initiatives, and projects from planning through execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Coordinate program activities across U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offices, Department of Homeland Security components, U.S. Government interagency partners, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support the development, implementation, and assessment of international strategies, policies, programs, and organizational initiatives.
• Track program objectives, milestones, deliverables, risks, action items, and performance measures and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps or emerging requirements, and recommend improvements.
• Support governance processes by preparing agendas, decision materials, briefing packages, read-aheads, meeting summaries, action trackers, and executive correspondence.
• Coordinate and facilitate working groups, governance bodies, program reviews, and other internal or interagency forums.
• Research and analyze international, policy, operational, and organizational issues affecting CBP and Office of International Affairs programs.
• Develop concise written products, including executive briefings, decision memoranda, talking points, presentations, reports, background papers, and program documentation.
• Support responses to leadership inquiries, data calls, information requests, audits, reviews, and other time-sensitive requirements.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with program managers, senior leaders, subject-matter experts, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve program processes, governance structures, information sharing, coordination, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support planning for senior-level engagements, international meetings, conferences, delegations, and other mission activities as needed.
• Maintain awareness of changing CBP, DHS, and broader U.S. Government international priorities and assess potential impacts on assigned programs.
• Provide surge support for emerging requirements and assume new responsibilities as mission needs and leadership priorities evolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting complex programs, projects, or initiatives in international affairs, national security, homeland security, law enforcement, foreign affairs, or related environment.
• Experience coordinating activities involving multiple organizations, stakeholders, or functional areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex or ambiguous issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior or executive-level audiences.
• Strong organizational and program management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing requirements.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assignments with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to shift responsibilities in response to changing mission requirements and leadership priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced federal government or mission-oriented environment.
• Previous experience supporting CBP, DHS, the Department of State, USAID, the Department of Defense, or another U.S. Government organization with an international mission is preferred.
• Experience supporting the CBP Office of International Affairs or comparable international programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of international border security, customs, immigration, trade, law enforcement, capacity building, or international cooperation programs is preferred.
• Experience with governance processes, strategic planning, policy development, executive secretariat functions, or senior-level decision support is preferred.
• Experience managing international assistance, capacity-building, foreign engagement, or overseas programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with federal program management, performance measurement, budget and resource planning, and organizational processes is preferred.
• Experience working with U.S. embassies, foreign government counterparts, international organizations, or interagency partners is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or another relevant program or project management certification is preferred.
• A Top Secret clearance or current CBP clearance or suitability is strongly preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the clearance and suitability required by the customer.

We're looking for someone who is:

• A versatile international affairs generalist who can move effectively among program management, analysis, governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive support.
• Intellectually curious and able to quickly learn new subject areas while maintaining a strong focus on execution.
• Organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a changing mission environment.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and translating complex issues into clear, practical recommendations.
• A strong communicator who can develop concise products and engage professionally with program managers, subject-matter experts, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, solutions-oriented, and willing to step into new priorities as mission needs evolve.
• Reliable, accountable, and able to take ownership of assignments with limited supervision.
• Collaborative and customer-service oriented, with sound judgment and a commitment to timely follow-through.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in international affairs, international relations, political science, public policy, public administration, national security, business, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team

Location:

The position is based in Washington, D.C., and the National Capital Region. Candidates may be expected to work in person, with any opportunities for remote work based on client needs.

Candidates will be provided with a computer; however, they must have a steady internet connection.

Accommodation:

Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodation as needed. Contact [email protected] to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective professional services and communications support to public and private sector clients.

Avid Core is an equal-opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.