Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Program Officer (Budget Execution) - FL-0343-03 33092 (U.S. Citizens only)

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Organization: Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation, Center for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DDI/DRG Center) Location of Position: Washington, DC Open Period: June 6, 2023 – June 20, 2023 Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not-to-exceed three years (initial period). Salary: (USD) $102,229 – $150,127 (annually) Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: The incumbent serves as a Program Officer on the Program Team located in DDI/DRG Center. DDI/DRG Center provides leadership and oversight for DRG programming, and provides technical expertise and guidance to USAID field Missions. The DDI/DRG Center Program Team provides policy and technical guidance and direction for DDI/DRG Center activities and coordinates the development and presentation of DDI/DRG Center's programs; administers the budget; monitors the performance of the strategic objectives and operating plans; and oversees Agency democracy, human rights, and governance databases. The functions of DDI/DRG Center are provided in ADS 101, Agency Programs and Functions.

Note: The new DRG Bureau, which will be established soon, will combine DRG Center and the Anti-Corruption Task Force (ACTF). This Foreign Service Limited (FSL) position will serve in the Program Office of the new DRG Bureau.

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 incumbent serves as a Program Officer (Budget Execution Analyst) on the DRG Center Program Team, and works closely with the DDI Program Office’s Budget Execution team (DDI/PO/BE). As part of the Program Team, the incumbent will serve as an expert on all budgeting and financial management issues and activities and perform the following duties:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor the program and Operating Expense (OE) budgets of the DRG Center, and related documentation to ensure that funds are available for the technical office programs and activities;
• Ensure that all related documentation is prepared accurately; advise DRG leadership and appropriate technical staff of funding issues or problems; in consultation with the PO/BE team, ensure that financial account allocations are appropriate to meet technical office needs and directives;
• Reallocate budget line items during the course of the fiscal year as program needs dictate; and
• Coordinate with the Bureau for Management, Office of Financial Management (M/FM) concerning accrued expenditures and related financial management actions required to ensure effective use of office resources.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-04) of this position. Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Experience in procurement planning and detailed tracking and management of complex, multi-million dollar budgets;
  • Experience in using Agency Accounting/Financial Systems, such as Phoenix, E2 Solutions, and the Global Acquisition & Assistance System;
  • Experience managing multiple and competing budget deadlines and taskers; supporting budgeting and financial management for an organization, including historical costs, fiscal budget and human resources (HR) requirements, and expenditure control; determining resource requirements—and recommending resource allocations based on priorities and needs;
  • Experience providing analyses to management that encompass budgetary resource planning and execution required for effective planning, management, operations, and decision-making;
  • Experience providing interpretations of financial reports, statements, and data to identify trends and deviations from standards and/or plans—and project data into the future; and
  • Experience maintaining an established budget tracking system for the managed portfolio, and assists in preparation of required budget planning and reporting processes, etc., or comparable budget exercises.

Interested candidates should submit:

• A resume/CV (candidates must include month, year and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
• A short written statement of interest;
• Official or unofficial transcripts, if education is noted as a requirement above;
• All appropriate documentation to claim Veterans Preference (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• All appropriate documentation if serving as a current/former political appointee (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to ddifsljobs@usaid.gov. Please use the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Announcement Number: DDI_229/33092, Program Officer (Budget Execution), FL-0343-03, DDI/DRG.” Application submissions are required by 5:00 p.m. EST, June 20, 2023. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration.

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:

-- Courtney Gilmer, DDI/DRG Center, cgilmer@usaid.gov