You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is in the USAID Annex, 500 D Street, SW, Washington, DC, in the Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget, and Performance, Budget Division, (M/MPBP/BUD), at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Duties

Serves as the Budget Division Chief in the Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget, and Performance, Budget Division, (M/MPBP/BUD). Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Performs budget execution work involving the most difficult fund control activities including adapting budgetary policies, analytical methods, and regulatory procedures for use by subordinate echelons and/or their colleagues throughout the agency. Reviews and evaluates information and data concerning the budget for a significant organizational component or a program with national impact and administers the planning and formulation of the operating expense budget request for the entire agency. Presents the budget for the organization to agency senior leadership and oversees development of the agency's justification to Congress. Plans, organizes, and completes analytical studies involving the substance of key agency programs.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Time in grade must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.
• 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.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.

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 includes: (a). Familiarity with budgeting, financial management, cost estimating, and governmental program accounting using the United States Code of Federal Regulations to control funds; (b). Assisting in the federal budget process, including developing and consolidating budget estimates; (c). Editing budget justifications and reports; AND, (d). Formulating a wide range of budget, accounting, management, and financial principles, practices, and concepts. 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 employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. 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 a score of 85 or higher; 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. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

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

Contacts

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