Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-11, MCC uses a Pay Band system to compensate employees. This position is Pay Band 4C which is generally equal to GS-11 Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-11, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is Pay Band 4C which is generally equal to GS-11.

Duties

Serves as a direct support and confidential assistant to the CPA Vice President (VP) and Deputy Vice President (DVP) performing a variety of operations and special assignments, which may require considerable research and management of personal information. Carries out and/or secures administrative management services in such areas as budget, financial analysis and management of all CPA funds, long-range strategic planning, management analysis, strategic staffing, vacancy control and personnel. Prioritizes the VP's top priorities and communicates them to CPA senior management; serves as the point of contact with the CEO for all delegated taskers and monitors CPA's tracker for department/division projects/tasks. Coordinates with staff across the department on the development of quarterly and annual operating budgets and budget estimates. Develops and provides reports, analyses and responses to inquiries concerning a variety of administrative issues, e.g., staffing, training, award funding, personnel and data that is highly confidential; and organizes CPA's quarterly budget reviews and ad hoc reviews as requested by CPA management. Ensures that all travel planning and authorizations are processed and approved according to corporation policies and procedures. Works closely with CPA management officials to research and provide advice on international travel requirements (e.g., country clearances, cables, visa requirements, passports, immunizations, etc.). Works on behalf of the CPA Front Office to ensure that all projects/assignments are effectively coordinated and completed within established timeframes. Provides administrative support to management and staff to ensure office programs are carried out in an efficient and effective manner. This includes serving as timekeeper, answering the phone, task management, drafting correspondence, proofreading, managing the VP and DVP(s) calendars, scheduling meetings and briefings, coordinating office moves and establishing new employee workstations, etc.; and serves as back-up to COR for CPA contractors. Travel in support of CPA Senior Leadership to support high-level travel, perform content collection and global events. Performs other related 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 4C applicants must meet the following:: Selective Placement Factor (Screen out): Must possess a Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Certification. (If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be considered. Please include this information in your resume/application). Selective Placement Factor (Screen out): Must have experience with E2 Solutions. (If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be considered. Please include this information in your resume/application). To qualify for Pay Band 4C applicant must also meet one of the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 5A GS-9 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: carrying out and securing administrative management services in such areas as budget, financial analysis and management of funds, long-range strategic planning, strategic staffing, travel, E2 travel system, budget, vacancy control and personnel, etc.; developing and providing reports, analyses and responses to inquiries concerning a variety of administrative issues; maintaining tracking systems, spreadsheets and databases; coordinating projects/assignments and ensuring their completion within established time-frames; drafting, proofreading and editing correspondence, reports and other documents. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. OR Applicants may also qualify based on completing requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Such education must be related to work of this position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work. OR Combination of experience and education: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. Such education must be related to work of this position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work. Highly Desirable: experience providing support services for international development assistance projects or programs. 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]