Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion (MP) procedures vacancy number: M24-RV-12330969-CNN. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP must apply to both vacancies separately. About this agency

Duties

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. This position is the Director of Congressional Affairs in the Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Congressional Affairs Unit (OCIA/CAU). This office and unit ensure effective and responsive Congressional relations, including monitoring, coordinating, and assisting in the management of EXIM's Congressional authorization, appropriations and other legislative matters directly affecting the agency. The Director of Congressional Affairs works in close collaboration with the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Vice President OCIA on the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure EXIM maintains the authority and independence needed to fulfill its mission. Duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as focal point of contact for all inquiries, requests for assistance and correspondence addressed to EXIM staff, the Chair, the Chief of Staff, and the Board of Directors related to varied subject matters and proposed legislations. Ensures accurate, timely, and professional communication with Congress. Oversees and leads incoming and outgoing Congressional correspondence at all stages. Drafts, coordinates, and clears written and oral testimony of agency officials before Congress. Prepares relevant supporting documents and information regarding changes in the Bank's authorizing legislation, other legislation affecting the Bank, and the Bank's annual budget request to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Prepares drafts of Administration amendments, formal bill reports, legislative specifications, testimony, and other briefing material used by the Chair and other internal and external senior officials. Interprets the agency's policy positions, activities, and programs to members of Congress and their staff. Provides an in-depth analysis of problems and issues of interest to Congress and recommends appropriate action relating to EXIM's program, policies, and legislative concerns. Plays a key role in developing and implementing congressional affairs policies and programs. Monitors and tracks congressional activities, developments, and views of appropriate governmental officials on major issues, proposals and problems that may affect the agency. Communicates those actions to the SVP and/or VP and works collaboratively with the SVP and/or VP, developing strategies to promote positive outcomes for the agency. Maintains close working relationships and a current list of key Congressional staff contacts on committees relevant to the Bank's interests including, but not limited to, the House Financial Services Committee, the Senate Banking Committee, the House & Senate Appropriations Committees, and House & Senate leadership staff.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
• Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a national security (Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI) clearance.
• The incumbent for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for EXIM.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-14: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience independently researching, analyzing, and drafting legislation; drafting legislative summaries; writing testimony and preparing senior officials to testify at Congressional hearings; drafting official correspondence; Experience developing legislative plans with milestones and timetables, supporting the confirmation of presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed positions; Experience briefing Members of Congress or senior government officials on legislative and policy matters including, but not limited to, banking, financial services, trade, foreign relations, and appropriations; AND Experience working with non-governmental stakeholders on legislative solutions to public policy issues. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-14 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 03/15/2024, the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address Export-Import Bank of the United States 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20571 US
• Name: Ryann Vinson
• Phone: 202-565-3300
• Email: [email protected]