Deadline Extension: Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Supervisory Program Officer - FS-0343-01 (U.S. Citizens only)

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Organization: Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation, Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub, Research Division (DDI/ITR/R) Location of Position: Washington, DC Open Period: April 26, 2023 – May 16, 2023 (Deadline Extended) Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not-to-exceed five years; may be considered for further extension for a maximum of nine years. Salary: Foreign Service Pay Table, Washington, DC Locality Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: DDI integrates technical expertise with values-driven, cross-cutting priorities and modern approaches to the way USAID performs its work. It provides client-centered technical services to USAID’s Missions worldwide, supports programming to innovate, learn and address emerging issues, and provides technical leadership within the Agency and externally to enhance development impact. ITR leads USAID's work in expanding innovative technologies, processes and practices that amplify the success of USAID’s programming. ITR/R channels the technical expertise of scientists and researchers to generate and use evidence to inform policies, programs and innovation, while also accelerating local scientific capacity.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All DDI employees are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees are expected to adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and value diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.

Description of Position: The anticipated vacancy for the Supervisory Program Officer/Deputy Director position will support ITR’s entire portfolio of programs, policies, and activities primarily by: 1) serving as a critical member of the supervisory management team within ITR/R; 2) directing activities within ITR's Higher Education Solutions Network suite of programs; and 3) providing leadership for significant portions of the research policy portfolio with the ITR/R portfolio. The Deputy Director will have a special focus on Research Policy, particularly in collaboration with our Agency and Higher Education partners.

Anticipated Duties: Please see Attachment 1 below for more information about the position.

Future of Work Designation: This position has been designated as Telework Eligible (from three to eight days per pay period).

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-2) of this position. Examples of specialized experience include experience:
  • Managing employees as a Team Lead or formal Supervisor including distributing and balancing workload and tasks among team members and providing on-the-job performance feedback and coaching;
  • Directing and overseeing the development of research policy and programs;
  • Experience coordinating or leading collaborative efforts designed to link research and practice/policies in an international development context; and
  • Representing organizational leadership in public meetings with other organizational entities, external partners, and other government departments and agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven to ten years of professional work experience in a related field with evidence of increasing responsibilities;
• Master’s Degree (or higher) in a scientific discipline, international affairs, public policy, or related field; and

• Significant experience performing research within an institution of higher education resulting in published work.

  Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;

• Resume/CV (Resume reflecting work experience and qualifications);
• Three References inclusive of name, contact information, and relationship to the candidate;
• Stated Security Clearance level, if applicable;
• Stated U.S. Citizenship (if citizenship is not stated, application will not be considered);
• DD214 and other veteran status, if applicable; and
• SF-50/Appointment Letter indicating former or current Political Appointment, if applicable.

Please submit your application package to DDIFSLJobs@usaid.gov. Please use the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Supervisory Program Officer, FS-0343-01, DDI/ITR/R_Candidate Name.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EST, May 16, 2023. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration. This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID’s EEO Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.

Additional resources include:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

-- Tara Hill, DDI/ITR/R, (202) 712-0589, thill@usaid.gov

Attachment 1: Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Supervisory Program Officer - FS-0343-01