Credence is a national-security technology and services company supporting U.S. defense, intelligence, and foreign assistance missions. Its teams combine human expertise with production-scale AI agents to deliver solutions across artificial intelligence, data, cloud, enterprise modernization, and cybersecurity. Working in high-assurance environments up to IL-6, Credence manages large-scale agent deployments and transactions while using government contract vehicles to modernize mission-critical systems and improve operational outcomes. Its work spans defense, consulting, and healthcare, making the company relevant to professionals interested in mission-focused technology and government services.
Senior Regional Health Assistance Compliance Officer at Credence — Washington, Hybrid
Lead legal and policy compliance for U.S. global health assistance programs, including agreements, procurement, and contracts. The role covers work across Asia under the America First Global Health Strategy.
United States
Washington$143,913 – $217,035 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredComplianceDescription
- Guide compliance with legal requirements and foreign policy directives for health assistance under the America First Global Health Strategy.
- Assess bilateral assistance agreements and government-to-government mechanisms, including their legal frameworks, implementation, compliance, and operational needs.
- Advise on policies and regulations governing foreign assistance and global health funds.
- Support and assess compliance across SOAGs, LSPAs, G2G agreements, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, and performance-based fixed-amount awards.
- Provide subject-matter expertise throughout contract and grant lifecycles.
- Review acquisition and award management procedures, and recommend improvements.
- Oversee priority procurements across multiple countries.
- Coordinate with the designated Department of State government technical manager and Credence contract supervisor.
- Take on additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Advanced law degree, such as a J.D., LL.M., or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of experience in international law, public law, or government contracting.
- Demonstrated expertise in intergovernmental relations and government-to-government mechanisms.
- Experience drafting legal documents and negotiating agreements.
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Ability to work in the GMT+7 time zone.
- Willingness to travel within Asia approximately 50% of the time.
- May need to obtain U.S. Department of State medical clearance.
- Knowledge of global health assistance programs and principles is preferred.
- Experience working in Asia is preferred.
- Expertise in and knowledge of large-scale procurement administration practices are preferred.
- Understanding of procurement types and congressional funding rules and regulations is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to prioritize work and follow up without prompting.
- Flexibility and adaptability as circumstances change.
Benefits
- The role involves approximately 50% travel within Asia.
- Different employment arrangements may be available, subject to program requirements and approval.
- Relocation assistance is not available.