Foreign Service Limited Opportunity: Program Officer, Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Program Office (IPI/PO) - FL-0343-02 BS-02 (U.S. Citizens only)

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Overview

Lead procurement liaison and expert in Activity Design for USAID IPI programs.

You have:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the Foreign Service Limited years of experience requirements to qualify for this position and grade.
• Meet the education requirements listed in the qualification standards to qualify for this position.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-03 or GS-13) of this position.
• Applying knowledge of United States Government (USG) procurement regulations and the USAID Program Cycle to provide advice, guidance, and oversight.
• Interpreting financial data across multiple systems to produce, create, and maintain briefings, presentations, data analysis, and other products.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Engaging and maintaining relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.
• Expertise in USG Acquisition and Assistance and USAID’s Program Cycle.

• Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Program Office (IPI/PO)
• Location of Position: Washington, DC
• Remote/Telework: Telework four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
• Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed one year, one month with the potential for two two-year extensions.
• Open Period: April 22, 2024 – May 3, 2024
• Salary: (USD) $132,860 – $191,900 (annually)
• Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: IPI advances USAID’s work to end economic and social inequality, inequity and vulnerability, and to future-proof development assistance through innovation, experimentation, and more diverse partnerships. IPI advances a systems approach to deliver cutting-edge technical assistance to Missions and other parts of the Agency to advance longstanding and emerging priorities, including digital development, localization and non-traditional partnerships, gender equality and equity for marginalized populations, and educational and economic opportunities for all. PO leads, coordinates, and provides guidance for IPI for the following: planning, budgeting, spending, and reporting; the management and implementation of programs; information and communication; the delivery of client services; and compliance. PO provides cohesion for IPI by establishing IPI-wide processes and systems, setting standards, and providing templates, and also manages IPI’s allocation of financial resources to ensure accountability and the fulfillment of Congressional directives and other funding requirements as shared IPI and Agency resources. The functions of IPI and offices are described in ADS Chapter 101, Agency Programs and Functions.

Description of Position: This position is a key member of the Budget Execution (BE) team in the PO. The incumbent is the lead procurement liaison to the Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA) and expert consultant on Activity Design, per ADS Chapter 201 (Program Cycle Operational Policy), to the 550 staff in IPI. The incumbent works closely with M/OAA and activity design teams in IPI, as well as the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization/Minority Resource Center. The incumbent also coordinates IPI responses to unsolicited proposals. The incumbent works with BE colleagues to track procurement actions and assists in processing actions through financial systems and agency processes. The incumbent supports an institutional contractor to develop and maintain bureau guidance, tools, and templates for activity design and procurement processes.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen,
• Meet the Foreign Service Limited years of experience requirements to qualify for this position and grade,
• Meet the education requirements listed in the qualification standards to qualify for this position, and
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

To qualify for the FS-02 position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-03 or GS-13) of this position. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Applying knowledge of United States Government (USG) procurement regulations and the USAID Program Cycle to provide advice, guidance, and oversight;
• Interpreting financial data across multiple systems to produce, create and maintain briefings, presentations, data analysis and other products;
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously; and
• Engaging and maintaining relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets,
• Expertise in USG Acquisition and Assistance and USAID’s Program Cycle,
• Experience with USG financial management systems,
• Ability and interest in working as a team player, and
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• Resume/CV (candidates must include the months, years, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
• A short written statement of interest;
• Documentation if claiming Veteran's Preference (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• Documentation if serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to IPIFSLJOBS@USAID.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer, FSL-02, IPI/PO_576/32902.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, May 3, 2024. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (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 Foreign Service Salaries - Careers (state.gov.) Healthcare & Insurance - OPM.gov

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

-- Tanya Dalton, IPI/PO, (202) 712-4732, tdalton@usaid.gov

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