Chief of Party (COP) for Advancing Digital Democracy (...

Vistant (formally PMCG), recognized as one of the fastest growing companies across the country and the region by Inc. 5000, Financial Times, Washington Technology, and the Baltimore Business Journal, is a public-sector management consulting firm serving federal international development, healthcare, and social services agencies.The Chief of Party (COP) will provide strategic direction and leadership for the activity. The COP will create and manage a dynamic team of technical experts to support and promote USAID's digital strategy. They will coordinate work across a broad consortium of partners, staff, and consultants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting digital technology initiatives to improve democratic practices and accountability worldwide. They will have experience working with local stakeholders such as local civil society organizations, the private sector, watchdogs, and when possible, with local government ministries to improve access to information and democratic transparency. The COP will be the main point of contact for USAID staff and will liaise directly with the activity COR on technical issues. The position will largely be U.S.-based although some travel may be required. The position is contingent upon award.Proposal SummaryVistant is pursuing the USAID Advancing Digital Democracy program. The purpose of this activity is to foster open, secure, and inclusive digital democracies in which data-driven technologies advance, rather than undermine, democratic values and respect for human rights. It will support and strengthen country-level and global multi-stakeholder coalitions that can identify opportunities for productive engagement, leverage incentive structures, and create shared language for tackling the most pressing issues in the digital age.The program will provide support for global efforts to advance rights respecting technologies and ADD focus partner-country stakeholders to spur rights-respecting digital innovation while addressing potential adverse impacts of technology and data across the digital ecosystem. The program will operate in politically closed spaces and robust emerging economies; and will engage civic and private actors while tailoring support to leverage existing opportunities and address specific needs in particular countries.Program ObjectivesObjective 1: Governments implement legal and regulatory frameworks related to technology, data, and information that align with and fulfill their international human rights and democratic commitments.Objective 2: Respect for human rights and democratic values are embedded in the development and design of digital technology and data management. Objective 3: Civil society and citizens more effectively engage in democracy and human rights issues involving technology.Cross-Cutting Objectives: (1) Engagement between diverse stakeholders and sectors is fostered and self-sustained. (2) Collaborative CLA feedback loops are created and used to adapt the program.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesCreate and manage a dynamic team of technical experts to implement USAID's Digital Strategy.Work with a variety of local stakeholders to build relationships and promote democratic practices through digital technology and tools.Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID, including the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and other relevant client actors, as required for the successful completion of the project and contract.Manage the project budget, including expenditures and allocation andor reallocation of funds as necessary for the accomplishment of project goals.Ensure timely delivery of program inputs, deliverables, and reports.ExperienceMinimum of fifteen (15) years of experience managing development activities (USAID-funded activities preferred), including donor-funded grants and contracts; or a Master's degree andor Ph.D. with twelve (12) years of experience managing development activities (USAID-funded activities preferred), including donor-funded grants and contracts.Proven experience building and managing dynamic, flexible teams, preferably on global projects.Demonstrated ability to build relationships across technical sectors, including technology, cybersecurity, and digitalization, in both the public and private sectors, to improve democratic practices worldwide.Experience in and knowledge of one or more technology industries, including telecommunications, cybersecurity, digital governancedemocracy, digital finance, data ecosystems, and emerging technologies, in a public or private sector capacity.Cross-sector experience in policy and regulatory development and building capacity for enforcement, industry engagement to support good practices and standards, civil society, citizen and consumer engagement to inform policy and product development. EducationBachelor's Degree required.Required SkillsAbility to thrive in a fast paced and changing growth environment.Customer Service driven towards all external and internal customers.Unwavering professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive companyemployee information.Security Clearance RequirementsNo Clearance required.Place of PerformanceRemoteTravel RequirementsAbility to travel globally.Salary RequirementsSalary Range: $175,000 - $204,000The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Vistant considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.At Vistant, we invest in our team members so you can live your best life professionally and personally. As a result, we offer benefits packages which mirror our purpose for all who bring their unique strengths and characteristics to our diverse teams and projects. These offerings include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, retirement plans with employer match and immediate vesting, generous leave programs to include vacation, sick and holiday leave, education and professional development assistance, amongst others. Legal Disclaimers Applicants selected may be subject to a background investigation and must meet suitability requirements for eligibility.Vistant requires eligibility to work with the federal government as a contracting requirement. Applicants may be subject to SAM.GOV exclusion checks as part of the evaluation process.TeleworkRemote Work policies are contingent upon client needs and staffing requirements and are subject to change.Applicants with disabilities may contact the Human Capital Team via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange accommodation. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Capital Team at or (301) 719-2381.Please note: Updates on applications or the general Recruiting process should reach out to Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-02-18