These job openings are in the Bureau for Global Health, Office of Infectious Disease, Emerging Threats Division (GH/ID/ETD) in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This posting includes the following functional roles: GHS Program Analyst (GH_039) GHS Program Analyst (GH_040) GHS Policy Advisor (GH_012) Outbreak Response Team Program Analyst (GH_022) Outbreak Response Team Info Manager (GH_020) GHS Country Support Technical Advisor (GH_031)

Duties

Assesses effectiveness or recommends improvement of Global Health Security programming and/or operational processes and systems encompassing issues that affect aspects of Global Health Security programs. Participates in developing strategies for implementing Global Health Security programs and/or operational functions and develops implementation plans. Assist with conducting comprehensive evaluations of ongoing Global Health Security programs and/or operational functions to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced. Identifies and proposes solutions to problems that are of major importance to planning the direction for future Global Health Security programs and/or operational functions. Actively participates in appropriate policy formulation for Global Health Security programs and/or operations, and reviews liaison activities for agency-wide programs and/or operations as they pertain to the area of expertise. As appropriate, establishes and fosters effective working relationships and information networks with stakeholders in all levels of government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, host country governments, and others.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required
• All candidates selected for these position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following requirements: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Specialized Experience: GS-9: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes: assisting with conducting comprehensive evaluations to monitor ongoing infectious disease programs and/or operational functions to ensure organization goals and standards are met; assisting with actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality of crisis operations programs and/or operational functions; responding to routine tasks through written or verbal communication using prepared materials, existing templates, and documented guidance to limited audiences; AND identifying non-complex organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to apply to organization's guidance. -OR- Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. -OR- A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes: performing comprehensive evaluations to monitor ongoing infectious disease programs and/or operational functions to ensure organization goals and standards are met; participating in the development of actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality of crisis operations programs and/or operational functions; responding to complex tasks through drafting new written products such as briefing materials and talking points with limited guidance to internal and external audiences; AND identifying complex organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to apply to organization's guidance. -OR- Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. -OR- A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-12: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes: leading comprehensive evaluations to monitor ongoing infectious disease programs and/or operational functions to ensure organization goals and standards are met; recommending actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality of crisis operations programs and/or operational functions; responding to complex tasks to a wide range of internal and external audiences and stakeholders at all levels with little to no guidance; AND analyzing complex organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to explain to all stakeholders involved in the organization. Selective Placement Factor: This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: Your resume must demonstrate experience developing strategies and plans for implementing or supporting infectious disease programming and/or outbreak response in Low or Middle Income Countries overseas in One Health work. Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.

Education

Review the above Basic Requirements section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. This position has a minimum education requirement; therefore, unofficial transcripts are required at the point of application submission.

If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address Bureau for Global Health 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]