Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program?Selection Grant

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Human Resources seeks a qualified organization to manage the operational, logistical, and administrative components of the 2027 Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship selection process. The award is a 3‑to‑6‑month Cooperative Agreement (January‑March 2027) valued up to $85,855. The contractor will screen applications, operate a secure scoring portal, coordinate virtual interview panels, handle panelist honoraria, conduct Board of Examiners briefings, and deliver final selection results, while providing quarterly performance reports and an evaluation strategy. • Manage end‑to‑end candidate screening and semi‑finalist selection (≈90 semi‑finalists). • Coordinate virtual interview and writing panels (≈18 panelists, $500/day honorarium). • Administer honoraria, briefing sessions, and final notifications for 10 Fellows and alternates. • Submit milestone schedule, quarterly reports, and an approved evaluation plan. • Maintain secure databases, conduct surveys, and ensure compliance with HR/OFI policies.