This position is within the Human Capital and Talent Management (HCTM), Office of Workforce Planning, Policy, and Systems Management, (PPSM) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Duties

Directs and supervises a team of all grades up to GS-14 levels and provides strategic direction, reporting, planning, and learning. Sets the team’s vision, including for initiatives, workstreams, work products, and team structure. Provides authoritative findings, guidance, and recommendations on Agency-wide programs and operations and complex or extremely sensitive issues related to Human Capital programs, projects, initiatives, and operations. Leads HCTM’s Human Capital Operating Plan (HCOP) and other high-level strategic planning efforts and processes for reviewing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on performance results. Leads preparations for external engagement of senior Agency officials, including preparing management for engagement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Budget and Management (OMB), and Congress. Researches, analyzes, and provides expert technical advice and assistance on complex Human Capital (HC) initiatives, projects, and operational issues that have major Agency-wide impact. Leads PPSM’s annual budget request process to ensure sufficient funds are requested, allocated, and available each fiscal year. Coordinates with PPSM Division Chiefs/Team Leads to ensure appropriate and adequate justification for budget requests.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.
• If you have no prior Federal experience or are selected under Delegated Examining procedures, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• If you select to be considered under Merit Promotion requirements, you must meet the Time-in-Grade requirements before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
• These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP's) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: GS-15 You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position include: a) overseeing staffing, recruitment, and budget planning and formulation for organizational design and optimal organizational functioning; b) and building cross-functional operational capabilities and balancing performance targets to support and implement program goals; c) and coordinating with program managers to strategize, plan, monitor, and assess organizational performance to ensure organizations are meeting its goals and customer needs and expectations are met. 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 relevant to the position's duties to be filled, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. In addition, a well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Therefore, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations without selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Contacts

• Address Office of Human Capital and Talent Management 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]