This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of External Affairs. As a Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications Specialist), you will lead the management of DFC's external-facing website, including overseeing content management and identifying and executing relevant updates. The role will also serve as the primary liaison with external vendors to optimize DFC's website and drive engagement with target audiences.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications Specialist), you will: Assist with, support or lead the management of the Development Finance Corporation's external-facing website, ensuring that it is up-to-date, accurate, and engaging. Proactively assist with, support or identify and execute website enhancement projects, independently conducting thorough audits and applying best practices in User Experience (UX)/User Interface (UI). Support or lead collaboration with external vendors, acting as the primary consultant to optimize the website's user interface, performance, and overall functionality. Assist with, oversee or manage the Development Finance Corporation's website media library, including by uploading and posting Public Information Summaries, digital reports and policies, Board Resolutions, and other materials. Support or lead comprehensive analysis of website performance, developing detailed reports that drive strategic decision-making. Support or lead on the production of high-quality marketing products for social media platforms, websites, events, emails, communications campaigns, and related activities that align with the Development Finance Corporation's mission and objectives. Assist with, support or manage email marketing initiatives, including creating content, overseeing subscriber lists, and conducting in-depth analysis of campaign results. Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret/top-secret security clearance

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to: 1) Design, build, and maintain a user-friendly website that aligns with an organization's brand and business objectives. 2) Assist with email marketing initiatives, including creating content, overseeing subscriber lists, and conducting in-depth analysis of campaign results. 3) Ensure website functionality and perform regular updates and maintenance. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position; OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to: 1) Use creative problem-solving skills to enhance a website's effectiveness as a marketing and communication tool, driving increased traffic. 2) Establish protocols for website updates, content management, and cross-departmental collaboration that streamline the web development process. 3) Support comprehensive analysis of website performance, developing detailed reports that drive strategic decision-making. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. 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, including volunteer experience. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 25-OEA-MP-12576807-LW using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

PASS/FAIL COURSES:
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION is education acquired outside of any State of the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or any territory or possession of the U.S. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification and/or eligibility requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university) with your application in order to receive credit for that education. (Foreign education transcripts will not be accepted). For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address International Development Finance Corporation 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20527 US
• Name: Laura Whitlock
• Email: [email protected]