This position is located in the Domestic & International Security Division, within the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-13/14, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4A/3B which is generally equal to GS-13/14.

Duties

As the International Security Officer, serves as a Regional International Security Officer and reports to the Director of International Security (DIS) and Programs and provides direct support to the Resident Country Directors, Threshold Country Directors, and Regional Country Team Lead/Directors within their assigned countries of responsibilities. The International Security Officer: Assesses MCC's current security risks overseas and identifies risk management and mitigation measures. Provides technical expertise in the development of rules and procedures governing safety and security. Provides updates on trends, issues or concerns. Coordinates overseas security efforts in collaboration with MCC's Resident Country Directors, the US Embassy Regional Security Officers, and the accountable entities. Develops and fosters close working relationships with the accountable entity's Security Managers. Conducts routine audits of MCC and accountable entity security policies, procedures, and operations which will include assessing activities and work sites throughout an MCC Country of Operation. Provides technical guidance in the implementation of new security rules and procedures, including communication and outreach to staff. Serves as the technical expert on international security programs policy issues. Reviews, advises, and coordinates on a broad range of security threat policies, procedures, and issues. Develops and maintains MCC security policies, procedures, health and safety in the office, and assist with development of and needed in-country travel policies for the Accountable Entity's security managers to follow. Prepares written reports and/or oral briefings to present information in a concise and coherent manner to agency, interagency, accountable entities, and international partners. Travels to assigned MCC overseas posts to provide technical assistance, advice, guidance, direction, audits, and recommendations in support of MCC programs. Responds on short notice (Under 12 hours), to assigned posts as a result of emergent, exigent, and /or emergency situations to support MCC overseas operations. Provides oversight for the accountability and maintenance of classified materials in accordance with applicable directives, regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

To qualify for pay band 4A applicants must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) 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: providing technical advice on international security programs and operations or in a in variety of environments and locations; assessing safety and security risks and identifying mitigation measures; representing the organization on interagency committees, task forces, and periodic meetings in support of security programs; developing and recommending contingency plans necessary for rapid response to emergencies or security issues; and developing, implementing and updating security policies and procedures. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. To qualify for pay band 3B applicants must meet the following: 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 expert and providing advice to management officials on international security programs and operations or in a in variety of environments and locations; assessing safety and security risks and identifying mitigation measures; representing the organization on interagency committees, task forces, and periodic meetings in support of security programs; developing and recommending contingency plans necessary for rapid response to emergencies or security issues; and developing, implementing and updating security policies and procedures. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Desirable: Fluency in French, Portuguese, and Spanish (please include level of proficiency, speaking and writing, in your resume). Time-in-Grade: Time-in-grade requirements apply. Applicants must have one year of Federal service equivalent to or GS- 12 to be eligible for pay band MC- 4A. Applicants must have one year of Federal service equivalent to or GS- 13 to be eligible for pay band MC- 3BA. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience. 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 Department of Administration and Finance 1099 - 14th St, NW Washington, DC 20005 US
• Name: MCC HR-Applications
• Email: [email protected]