Strategic Management and Financial Planning Coordinator

Overview

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Position Summary

The Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (HASC) combines deep institutional expertise, technical leadership, and a strong commitment to U.S. missions. Through HASC, Team Credence provides operational and administrative support to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to coordinate humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and foreign assistance efforts across multiple bureaus, maintaining a 24/7 response capability.

Credence has an immediate need for Strategic Management and Financial Planning Coordinator. This is a 6-month position supporting critical budget planning functions

The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) leads U.S. efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to global health threats, including HIV/AIDS, through diplomacy, foreign assistance coordination, and international partnerships. The Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PPEV) advances the America First Global Health Strategy by strengthening accountability, performance, and transparency through strategic planning, budgeting, data analytics, information systems, and program oversight.

The Strategic Management and Financial Planning Coordinator will serve as a coordinator on financial policy and planning for the Policy, Planning, and Strategy Team within the Program Planning and Evaluation Office in support of GHSD's mission.

Day-to-day oversight of the position will be provided by a designated DOS government technical manager (GTM), with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a Team Credence contract supervisor.

Application Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of designated GTM, the Strategic Management and Financial Planning Coordinator will:

• Develop program financial allocations and recommendations for use by senior leadership.
• Coordinate President's Budget formulation activities, including preparation of budget taskers, financial formulation requests, budget tables, quantitative analyses, and supporting justification materials.
• Coordinate and prepare the development, review, clearance, and submission of funding approval memoranda, congressional notifications, interagency fund transfer agreements, and related financial documentation for Bureau and Department leadership.
• Manage and coordinate operational planning activities, including support for finalization of the FY 2027 operational planning process and preparation for future planning cycles, including the FY 2028 operational plan process.
• Collaborate across the Bureau and Agency to support strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, resource management, and performance management activities.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports, and responses to information requests related to Bureau planning, budgeting, and financial management activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An active or recently active U.S. government security clearance is required. Minimum Education and Experience:

• MA/MS and 6 or more years of relevant work experience, OR

• BA/BS and 8 or more years of relevant work experience, OR

• High school diploma and 12 or more years of relevant work experience. Preferred Education and Experience:

• BA and/or MA in public administration, public policy, business administration, finance, economics, international affairs, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, budget formulation and execution, financial management, program management, or federal operations.

• Experience supporting federal budget formulation processes, including development of budget justifications, financial analyses, and executive-level briefing materials.

• Experience coordinating complex projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.

• Experience preparing materials for senior executive leadership and facilitating decision-making processes.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial and programmatic information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Salary Range: $143,913 - $163,093 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources