This position is located in the Global Engagement Center (GEC), under the Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R/GEC). The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Foreign Assistance Awards Division of the GEC (R/GEC/FAA). In this role, s/he provides executive oversight and management support for the GEC’s foreign assistance awards function, to include grants and cooperative agreements.

Duties

Manages day-to-day operations and exercises delegated authority to direct, implement, coordinate and oversee a variety of requirements and commitments for the staff. Establishes, manages, and oversees Division operations required to issue grants and cooperative agreements domestically and overseas. Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of Division operations to ensure cohesive program implementation and cost-effective attainment of goals and objectives related to federal assistance awards. Develops criteria for measuring and evaluating program accomplishments, outcomes, results, and effectiveness. Serves as the primary source of expert advice in the area of planning, awarding, administration, and accountability of grants and cooperative agreements.

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.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. [If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.  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 applying for the GS-15 must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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 providing authoritative advice, leadership, technical guidance, direction, and management related to federal assistance awards management. Experience performing high profile projects, engendering the interest and scrutiny of Congressional members and relevant stakeholders. Experience assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of grants management operations to ensure cohesive program implementation and cost-effective attainment of goals and objectives. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 2200 C Street, NW SA-5, C2P19 Washington, District of Columbia 20520 United States
• Name: A. McKinney
• Phone: 202-632-6025
• Email: [email protected]