This position is located in the Department of Congressional and Public Affairs (CPA), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3B which is generally equal to GS-14.

Duties

Serves as the principal source of expertise and advice on matters related to the development and implementation of external events and affairs planning, programming and operations. Provides oversight to multiple portfolios including the agency's Events Strategy, Speaker's Bureau, Stakeholder Engagement Strategy, Sponsorship Budget, and Diplomatic and External Affairs Plan, directing staff efforts to devise, implement and enhance external engagement programs and activities. Provides strategic and operational leadership associated with the development, design and completion of short-and long-term outreach strategies for partnering on MCC priorities. Provides direction and coordination across organizational lines, as well as liaising with agencies across the U.S. government, but especially within the Foreign Assistance account. Creates, maximizes, tracks, and manages relationships with prospective partners and strengthens and manages existing relationships with external stakeholders and others whose goals intersect with MCC's. Addresses questions, concerns and issues related to external affairs with current and potential partners and stakeholders. Advances MCC's brand in the NGO and external stakeholder community, by organizing meetings, roundtables, speaking opportunities and special events to further MCC's corporate priorities. Oversees the development and maintenance of policies related to external affairs programs and activities; evaluates programs, campaigns and projects and activities. Analyzes external affairs programs, including successes and failures, to develop a means to improve existing procedures and processes. Collaborates with the CPA Vice President and Deputy Vice President to develop CPA budgets and work plans. Carries out the full scope of the managerial authorities in the event of the DVP's absence, as assigned. Performs administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised; ensures a continuing affirmative application of MCC policies concerning equal opportunity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

Qualifications

To qualify for Pay Band 3B, applicants must meet the following: Selective Placement Factors (Screen out): Experience working across the U.S. foreign assistance and international development agencies on interagency collaboration and relationship management, event development and execution and other related activities. (NOTE: Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not receive further consideration). and Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4A (GS-13) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: serving as a technical advisor to senior officials on the development and implementation of external affairs programs and activities; creating and managing relationships with prospective partners and external stakeholders related to external affairs programs; representing the agency in discussions, meetings, conferences, and consultations with top-level officials, domestic and international stakeholders, industry representatives and other interested groups; and communicating orally and in writing to develop and present program policies and information to internal and external stakeholders. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Writing Sample: Candidates who are referred for final selection consideration may be required to submit a writing sample as part of the interview/selection process. If required, candidates will be notified of the specific requirements and information needed through their USAJOBS account. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area. The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/compensation/).

Contacts

• Address Congressional and Public Affairs 1099 14th St NW Washington, DC 20005 US
• Name: MCC HR-Applications
• Email: [email protected]