The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) is an academic institution within the U.S. Department of War established in 1999, for the study of security issues relating to Africa. ACSS is the pre-eminent Department of War institution for strategic security studies, research, and outreach in Africa.
The Africa Center engages African partner states and institutions through rigorous academic and outreach programs that build strategic capacity and foster long-term, collaborative relationships.
INTRODUCTION: The Alumni Outreach and Data Management Specialist facilitates, coordinates, and supports the execution of Africa Center in-person and virtual programming, alumni engagement plans, alumni communications campaigns, and other alumni continuing education opportunities.
The Specialist provides regular communication to all Africa Center alumni via online platforms and manages alumni constituent data to assist with strategic decision-making and reporting to key stakeholders. The Specialist provides administrative functions for the Community, Alumni, Partnerships, and Engagement (CAPE) section to provide program invitational support, alumni communications and outreach, knowledge management, and other section operations.
MAJOR DUTIES: Data management and reporting on programming (40%): The Specialist is responsible for the coordination, creation, and upkeep of alumni databases related to country participation, regional economic communities, diplomatic and U.S. government contacts, and other categories.
The incumbent facilitates Africa Center program participant identification and registration and supports the nomination and admission processes with interagency, international, and sub-regional organizations, as well as with U.S. Embassy officials in African countries.
As the steward of the Community, Alumni, Partnerships, and Engagement (CAPE) section's knowledge management tools (Adobe Suite, Constant Contact, MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Access, WordPress), the Specialist processes and compiles data, to include tracking participant attendance and alumni demographics, to fulfill internal and external reporting requirements as required by DSCA, OSW, AFRICOM, and Congress.
Alumni outreach and communications (30%): The Specialist works with the Director of Engagement to design and plan regular communications campaigns with alumni across the African continent and in the U.S., most notably to include the release and promotion of a triennial alumni newsletter and the maintenance of the alumni section of the Africa Center website.
To similar ends, the Specialist conducts programmatic and alumni information data entry, data management, and analysis, and prepares communications and correspondence. The Specialist develops, coordinates, and implements key functions for recruitment, registration, and outreach for Africa Center programs and events. The Specialist assists in the planning and coordination of outreach activities for the purpose of creating and sustaining enduring relationships.
Data auditing, procedure improvement, and ad hoc report requests (15%): The Specialist designs and implements organizational processes to maintain the quality and integrity of the data that Africa Center staff enter into program databases; oversees knowledge management systems for protecting and analyzing this data; and works with Regional Engagement Managers to provide recommendations to Africa Center leaders about recruitment, outreach, and data quality.
The incumbent maintains participant and alumni records to include updating contact information within the electronic database of record and tracking the individual professional development of alumni. Stakeholder management (10%): The Specialist monitors, edits, and maintains an accurate current database of all Africa Center alumni and stakeholders.
Incumbent is responsible for database input, as well as working with Regional Engagement Managers to maintain, safeguard, release, and use official participant records. When required, the Specialist researches and obtains information needed to correct discrepant data and provides technical guidance to Africa Center teammates for generating and preserving high quality data records.
With Community, Alumni, Partnerships, and Engagement (CAPE) team colleagues, the incumbent furthermore provides data and strategy input in the area of participant recruitment and admissions for the Africa Center's annual program plan. Prepares and analyzes demographic statistics, identifies trends, and makes appropriate recommendations to the Director and staff.
Non-program event support and administrative duties (5%): The Specialist supports the administrative functions of CAPE team and the Director of Engagement, including VIP visits, scheduling, event planning, and travel planning. The incumbent works with other team members to maintain contact with African embassies in Washington, D.C.
and various international, government, and non-governmental agencies, and is responsible for managing correspondence, announcements, and other communications within the CAPE team.
Education Requirement: An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education
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This position is with Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $79169 – $86314/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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