This position is located in the Southwest Border Regional Commission, Washington, DC. Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

In this position, you will serve as Chief of Staff, managing SBRC operations, strategic initiatives, and projects while also serving as senior advisor to the Federal Co-Chair for communications, relationship management, project leadership & management. In addition, the position is responsible for providing authoritative recommendations on critical regional development and economic policy issues affecting the operations of the agency and SBRC programs. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Serving as a strategic advisor and counsel to Federal Co-Chair. Researching, prioritizing, and following up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Federal Co-Chair, including those sensitive or confidential. Monitoring information flow and ensure Federal Co-Chair's involvement in a project or the decision-making process is at the right moment. Assisting with budget proposals and communicate with other federal agencies to ensure reports and budget justifications are accurate and punctual. Providing strategic leadership on high-profile projects and overseeing large, often cross-functional projects or initiatives. Directly managing and supervising others in the Office of the Federal Co-Chair.

Requirements

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you meet the following requirements: You have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Managing projects for the execution of strategic plans across an organization; Analyzing program issues/problems utilizing analytical methods to recommend solutions; Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate or gain support for an organization's programs and policies; and Analyzing legislation and relevant congressional activity to track specific issues related to an organization's mission. (NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.) In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the advertised grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the dates worked and total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume template. However, if you do not use the template you must ensure that your resume contains ALL required information which includes hours worked, starting & ending month and year, and if Federal employment (series, pay plan, and grade). Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Southwest Border Regional Commission 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20407 Washington, DC 20407 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]