Private Enterprise Officer (Trade Specialist) Backstop 21, FL-1101-02 (U.S. Citizens only)

Overview

Lead trade programs to enhance economic growth and compliance

You have:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-03/GS-13) of this position.
• Must have a minimum seven years’ work experience in related areas.
• Must have demonstrated mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of trade program effectiveness or the improvement of extremely sensitive and complex trade systems and customs and border controls.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the range of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to trade related compliance, trade liberalization and policy reform, trade and investment regulatory reform, customs and border agency reform, technical barriers to trade and standards, intellectual property rights, supply chain resilience, government procurement, and business enabling environment.
• Must have experience interacting and negotiating with policy makers in the United States and overseas governments regarding supply chain logistics including customs and border controls, international trade and foreign affairs.
• Must demonstrate evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to travel internationally (up to 25 percent).

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Center for Economics and Market Development (IPI/EMD) Location of Position: Washington, DC Telework/Remote Eligibility: Telework four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible. Open Period: October 23, 2024 – November 22, 2024 Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years with the potential for two two-year extensions. Salary: (USD) $132,860 – $191,900 per year Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: EMD provides policy guidance and technical expertise to IPI and USAID Missions with a focus on economic resilience and statecraft, international trade regulations, trade facilitation, and finance and investment. EMD also provides leadership and policy guidance on a range of complex trade capacity building programs and how they interact with United States Government trade policy, private sector needs, and world markets.

Description of Position: Please see Attachment.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-03/GS-13) of this position:
  • Must have a minimum seven years’ work experience in related areas
  • Must have demonstrated mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of trade program effectiveness or the improvement of extremely sensitive and complex trade systems and customs and border controls;
  • Must have extensive knowledge of the range of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of a number of the following areas: trade related compliance, trade liberalization and policy reform, trade and investment regulatory reform, customs and border agency reform, technical barriers to trade and standards, and intellectual property rights, supply chain resilience, government procurement, and business enabling environment;
  • Must have experience interacting and negotiating with policy makers in the United States and overseas governments regarding supply chain logistics including customs and border controls, international trade and foreign affairs; and
  • Must demonstrate evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills;
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret security clearance; and
• Must be able to travel internationally (up to 25 percent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for or with USAID, or other international development, trade, commerce, or finance organizations.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• A resume/CV (candidates must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
• A short written statement of interest (please also state that you are a U.S. citizen);
• Three references;
• Documentation if claiming Veterans' 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 (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to ipifsljobs@usaid.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: [FSL 02 PRIVATE ENTERPRISE OFFICER (TRADE SPECIALIST) IPI/EMD].” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET, November 22, 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.

The salary for the selected candidate will be determined in accordance with ADS 470.3.6, Pay Under the Foreign Service, based on the highest degree earned and relevant experience. To facilitate accurate pay setting, resumes must include the month, day, and year for each position held. Please note that a master’s degree is required for consideration at the FS-02 grade level.

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:

-- Lori Brock, IPI/EMD, (202) 712-1163, lbrock@usaid.gov

File: Foreign Service Limited Opportunity: Private Enterprise Officer (Trade Specialist) Backstop 21, FL-1101-02

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