You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) position is within the Bureau for Foreign Assistance (FA), which is co-located with the Department of State's Office of Foreign Assistance (F), in the Harry S Truman Building, 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20520.

Duties

Responsible for the development, oversight and evaluation of foreign assistance strategies, as well as the associated funding requirements, for assigned countries or functional issues to achieve program objectives. Provides outreach and coordination with other major players in the foreign assistance arena including Congress, other Federal agencies, donors, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Participates in and supports broader functions such as strategic budgeting, guidance preparation, the development of a 5-year plan and overall foreign assistance policy. Provides expert guidance in the resolution of complex problems or issues impacting programs. Oversees the analysis of foreign assistance programs, identifies trends and monitors progress towards targets. Serves as a technical expert, providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive interpretation for many different and unrelated program processes and methods. Research, review, and interpret guidance requiring extensive interpretation for program processes and methods, such as interpretations of original legislative intent and advice on revisions to existing policies and programs to meet requirements.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance.
• Time in grade must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (a) Managing agency or organization discussions by coordinating flows of information, and deconflicting divergent points of view, as needed; (b) working with budget tables or data systems such as EXCEL spreadsheets; (c) coordinating with senior managers to recommend or justify options for foreign assistance; AND (d) applying analytical skills to identify and advise on programs and budget decisions. GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. One year of specialized experience refers to full-time work; we consider a part-time job on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (a) Working with budget tables or data systems such as EXCEL spreadsheets; (b) coordinating with senior managers to recommend or justify options for foreign assistance; (c) applying analytical skills to identify and advise on programs and budget decisions; AND (d) preparing analyses to provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals and negotiate agreements. ??????? Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience relevant to the position's duties to be filled, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned a score of 85 or higher; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Contacts

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