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Summary
This Director position is located in the Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget and Performance (M/MPBP) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, DC.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
01/04/2024 to 01/18/2024
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Salary
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Senior Executive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
USAID-23-ES009
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Control number
768801200
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
U.S Citizens who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) to include current SES employees, SES reinstatement eligible, or Candidate Development Program Graduates.
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The incumbent oversees all Bureau hiring and personnel actions.
The incumbent develops, conceives, plans, and implements policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and or critical agency programs.
The incumbent provides management and consulting services to top executives of the agency on change management and internal business process improvements to improve the effectiveness of major agency operations and functions.
Duties
Working under the general direction of the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA/M), the incumbent directly supervises the Management Bureau's central unit for budget planning and implementation; policy formulation, rule making, partner vetting, exchange visitor visa compliance; operational performance monitoring and improvement, business process analysis and customer experience; risk, safeguarding and compliance; the Agency accountability mechanism official; administrative support services for the M Bureau and manages the Bureau's program and operating expense (OE) budget.
Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs or operations. Primarily responsible for the direction and management of large-scale agency programs and operations to efficiently achieve specified goals and objectives.
Specifically, the incumbent oversees the formulation of the Bureau's annual budget submission, justification, execution and reporting for operating expenses and program funds, and manages the Agency's operating expense (OE) budget.
The incumbent manages the overarching framework of the President's Management Agenda for the Agency, the Management Operations Council and ensures that the staff of the office support the Agency Sustainability Officer and the Agency Performance Improvement Officer.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals, including Members of Congress and their staff, other legislative and executive agencies, executives of major corporations and non-governmental organizations as well as distinguished members of the public.The incumbent oversees all Bureau hiring and personnel actions.
The incumbent develops, conceives, plans, and implements policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and or critical agency programs.
The incumbent provides management and consulting services to top executives of the agency on change management and internal business process improvements to improve the effectiveness of major agency operations and functions.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
Position requires incumbent to file OGE-278, Executive Financial Disclosure.
Most recent SF-50 showing tenure code "1" or "2" (see Required Documents)
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants MUST possess progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the competencies outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Applicants must provide detailed evidence of experience for each of the ECQs and TQs listed below. These ECQ and TQ statements will assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to refer to the selecting official. Qualifications and experience determinations will be based only on the information you submit. FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS ANY ONE OF THE MANDATORY ECQS AND TQS WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
**If you can claim Noncompetitive status-you are a current or reinstatement eligible Career SES or a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and your ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB)-you are not required to respond to the ECQs. However, you MUST submit supplemental statements addressing all mandatory TQs. Current and reinstatement eligible SES must include with your application a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your SES Career Appointment. CDP graduates must include a copy of your OPM CDP graduation certificate or other proof that your ECQs have been QRB certified.**
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS - MANDATORY
You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications:
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE
This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Core Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE
This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Core Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN
This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Core Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN
This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Core Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS
This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Core Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, and Influencing/Negotiating.
The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS - MANDATORY
You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications:
TQ1 - Demonstrated knowledge of management principles, concepts, methods and evaluation techniques related to budgeting. Experience leading the formulation and execution of complex multi component operational and program budgets and the relationship of those budgets to other management resources such as workforce, infrastructure and technology budget planning and implementation of operational management policies for a national or international agency or organization. This includes assessment of impact and results achieved through both operational and program budgets, what cannot be achieved if budgets are cut and what can be achieved with additional budgetary resources. Experience leading the development of results based , budget and workforce utilization requirements pertaining to Organization Strategic Plans and Performance Reports.
TQ2 - Demonstrated experience using an agency's management and operational principles, performance methods, and risk management planning, to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions for new and complex initiatives. Demonstrated experience reducing administrative and bureaucratic burdens related to Agency or Organizational level policies and procedures that impact an organization's management operations. Demonstrated experience drafting new policies and operational strategies in addition to adjusting agency policies and strategies to achieve Agency goals.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries and play a critical role in promoting U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes; when rights are repressed; when hunger, disease and poverty rob people of opportunity; USAID acts on behalf of the American people to expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct, including harassment, exploitation, and abuse, and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit Human Trafficking. For more information about USAID, visit USAID.
Veteran's Preference: Veterans preference does not apply to positions within the SES. OPM FAQ
Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.
EEO Policy Statement: The Federal Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation: USAID provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A preliminary review of applications will be made to determine if minimum qualifications as defined in this announcement are met. Those meeting minimum qualifications will then be evaluated by a Rating and Ranking Panel to determine the "Highly Qualified" applicants, based on the degree to which the ECQs and are met. The Rating and Ranking Panel will refer the "Highly Qualified" for initial consideration and possible interview by the Hiring Office. As a prerequisite for an initial career appointment to the SES, the selectee's ECQs must be certified by OPM's QRB. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or eliminate you from consideration. Failure to submit a complete application package will cause your application to be rated "ineligible."
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1. Resume
2. ECQ Narrative Statements
3. TQ Narrative Statements
4. Complete online Assessment Questions
5. If claiming Noncompetitive status, SF-50 showing SES Career Appointment or CDP Graduation Certificate from OPM
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. USAJobs Resume Builder resumes will not be accepted for this position. You must upload all of the required documents. To apply, click the "Apply Online" button in the announcement and follow the prompts to the Career Connector website. If you are unable to apply online, call the Agency Contact listed in this announcement before noon ET on the closing date.
Along with a resume and complete online Assessment Questions, provide narrative statements individually addressing each of the ECQs and TQs, not to exceed two pages for each ECQ and no more than three pages for each TQ. The narrative statements should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. Keep in mind that each ECQ and TQ are unique qualifications. Do not write "Refer to Resume" or refer the reviewer to any other part of your application to explain your answer. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" will be rated as incomplete. Additionally, applications that do not include narrative statements addressing each ECQ and TQ separately will be rated incomplete. ECQ narrative statements should be written in the Challenge, Context, Action, Results (CCAR) model format, as provided by OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications. ECQs should focus on relevant experience, education and training accomplishments gained within the last 10 years. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. For specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the CCAR model, and examples of good qualifications statements, refer to OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications at SES Qualifications
Additional information on ECQs is available at OPM ECQs
Agency contact information
USAID HR Help Desk
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United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US
Next steps
After a review of your application materials, your applicant status will be updated online at www.usajobs.gov. If you are moved forward to the next stage in the applicant process, you may be contacted by the hiring office.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
1. Resume
2. ECQ Narrative Statements
3. TQ Narrative Statements
4. Complete online Assessment Questions
5. If claiming Noncompetitive status, SF-50 showing SES Career Appointment or CDP Graduation Certificate from OPM
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. USAJobs Resume Builder resumes will not be accepted for this position. You must upload all of the required documents. To apply, click the "Apply Online" button in the announcement and follow the prompts to the Career Connector website. If you are unable to apply online, call the Agency Contact listed in this announcement before noon ET on the closing date.
Along with a resume and complete online Assessment Questions, provide narrative statements individually addressing each of the ECQs and TQs, not to exceed two pages for each ECQ and no more than three pages for each TQ. The narrative statements should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. Keep in mind that each ECQ and TQ are unique qualifications. Do not write "Refer to Resume" or refer the reviewer to any other part of your application to explain your answer. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" will be rated as incomplete. Additionally, applications that do not include narrative statements addressing each ECQ and TQ separately will be rated incomplete. ECQ narrative statements should be written in the Challenge, Context, Action, Results (CCAR) model format, as provided by OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications. ECQs should focus on relevant experience, education and training accomplishments gained within the last 10 years. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. For specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the CCAR model, and examples of good qualifications statements, refer to OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications at SES Qualifications
Additional information on ECQs is available at OPM ECQs
Agency contact information
USAID HR Help Desk
- Address
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United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US
Next steps
After a review of your application materials, your applicant status will be updated online at www.usajobs.gov. If you are moved forward to the next stage in the applicant process, you may be contacted by the hiring office.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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U.S. Agency for International Development
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance in less developed countries and countries that are experiencing or emerging from conflict. We operate in five regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Eurasia.
Agency contact information
USAID HR Help Desk
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United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US