This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of External Affairs (OEA). As a Public Affairs Specialist, this position will support OEA's work on multiple fronts by delivering events that build DFC's reputation and existing relationships with stakeholders throughout the investment, diplomatic, think tank, non-governmental organizations (NGO), private sector, thought leader, and policymaking community.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will: Manage, administer, and lead the DFC Outreach and Events Program. Develop and implement internal policies/procedures for the management and control of events to ensure external communications are appropriately aligned with operational targeting efforts. Work across the organization to lead in planning small to large-scale events (whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid) by managing venue selections, event logistics, speaker preparation and recruitment, organizational coordination, run-of-shows, event checklists, staffing plans, logistics plans, talking points, and briefers. Brief and prepare CEO and senior leadership for high level events including instructing on event logistics and inform detailed content of event discussion. Assist with managing long-term strategies for engagement goals that support the priorities. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key external stakeholders in the finance, investment, national security, foreign policy, interagency, diplomatic, think tank, NGO, private sector, thought leader, and policymaking community. Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on public affairs matters, ensuring communication efforts are coherent and strategically targeted to advance the agency's objectives and manage its reputation. Coordinate across teams and other departments such as legislative affairs, communications, and transaction teams to ensure seamless execution of events and integrated communication efforts. 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

Qualifications

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability in: 1) Identifying tone, conversation points and setting discussion ground rules at events for senior leadership. 2) Preparing senior leadership for high level events including briefing principal on content of event discussion. 3) Developing and coordinating new external engagement strategies, plans, and opportunities. 4) Engaging in proactive communication and establishing working relationships with key external stakeholders in areas such as finance, investment, national security, foreign policy, other government agencies, diplomats, think tanks, non-governmental organizations (NGO), private sector, thought leaders, and policymakers. 5) Representing the organization at meetings designed to synchronize senior leader communications and engagements. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability in: 1) Strategically identifying the appropriate tone, key conversation points, and establishing discussion protocols for events involving senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. 2) Preparing senior leadership for high-level events by meticulously briefing principals on the content and context of discussions, ensuring they are well-informed and strategically positioned. 3) Providing strategic leadership and oversight over external affairs programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic goals and enhancing its public profile. 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-DE-12629117-LW using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address International Development Finance Corporation 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20527 US
• Name: Laura Whitlock
• Phone: 771-201-9229
• Email: [email protected]