This position is located in the Policy Planning Staff (S/P), Office of the Secretary (S). S/P is established within the Office of the Secretary to provide the Secretary of State with independent policy analysis and advice. The Policy Planning Staff’s mission is to take a longer term strategic view of global trends, and frame recommendations for the Secretary of State to advance U.S. interests and American values. 

Duties

Analyzes operational issues as it pertains to efficiency of program and program support activities, logistical issues, equipment issues, and other administrative matters. Observes work in progress to identify and resolve issues related to work flow. Prepares both oral and narrative written reports outlining areas of concern and recommended remediation to share with senior S/P Leadership; regularly revises reports to reflect ongoing changes in policy, procedure, and customer needs. Manages various operational support activities of the entire organization to include developing processes and procedures to conduct and coordinate management issues including personnel, travel, procurement, communication, correspondence issues, etc., Carries out special assignments which require a high degree of tact and diplomacy, a comprehensive knowledge of the operations of the Department with which S/P Leadership has a continuing interest. Serves as a liaison with high level officials. Reviews important matters requiring the personal attention of S/P Leadership; analyzes a wide variety of proposals and policy recommendations, office correspondence, reports and other classified documents.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing all administrative activities for an organization. Experience analyzing and evaluating program operations and resolving issues related to workflow. Experience supporting and collaborating with high-ranking officials of the Department and other government agencies as a representative of the Front Office and liaison to office leadership. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State US Department of State 2201 C Street NW Attn: S/ES-HR, Suite 7507 Washington, District of Columbia 20520 United States
• Name: Montiel Jones
• Phone: 202-647-6979
• Email: [email protected]