Program Analyst, MC-0301-05

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EMPLOYER: Millennium Challenge Corporation
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $49,000.00-$68,000.00
CLOSE DATE: 6-26-2008
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MCC-08-0071
OPENING DATE: 6-12-2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 04
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens - Open to All Sources
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: The Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (253) 573-1877-209
CONTACT EMAIL: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC is rated as one of the top ten places to work in the Federal government by Office of Personnel Management survey.

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This position is located in the Infrastructure, Budgets and Contracts Division within the Department of Compact Implementation.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

This is a career ladder position. The incumbent may be promoted to the Senior Program Officer, MC-301-04, without further competition. MCC is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at the higher pay band and the continuing need for an employee to the higher pay band.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, granting of a federal security clearance, and ability to pass a drug test.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

A one year probationary period is required unless met during prior Federal service. During this time period, employee’s conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Recruitment incentive may be authorize.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

This announcement is being used to consider internal Merit Promotion and external candidates. You will be considered under all categories for which you are eligible.

DUTIES:

Experience in the identification and recruitment of external resources, including independent consultants, consulting firms, and institutions such as universities, to perform consulting services in support of the mission of MCC.

Experience assisting technical specialists with all stages of the procurement cycle, including the drafting of technical specifications for inclusion in solicitation documents, independent government cost estimates, evaluating proposals, drafting task orders, assessing submittals from pre-qualified service providers, finalizing scopes of work, executing consultant agreements.

Experience in inputting data into a database summarizing qualifications, sector and geographic experience of consultants and generating reports as needed.

Experience in reviewing contractors billing, expense reporting, record keeping, and travel arrangement coordination for external consultants.

Experience in tracking report inputs and outputs of external consultants, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms; organize, administer, and maintain staff evaluative feedback on external consultant performance.

Experience working in a team environment.

SCREEN OUT ELEMENT(S):

Experience in government contracting and/or accounting/bookkeeping.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES :

Experience in procuring goods and services.

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Knowledge of Federal contracting principles and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for Pay Band 05 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-7 or an equivalent level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples are researching and analyzing established administrative issues; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization regarding administrative and/or organizational matters; and preparing a variety of written documents, such as staff papers, status reports, or policy recommendations.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for Pay Band 05 may be met by two (2) full academic years of graduate level education or completion of all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or completion of all requirements for an LL.B or J.D. degree.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

BASIS OF RATING

Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy will be rated according to Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined quality category based on their application and veteran preference. Generally, only candidates in the top quality category will be referred to the hiring manager.



Individuals with veteran's preference will be placed ahead of other applicants within each rating category. Preference-eligible veterans who have at least a 10 percent compensable service-connected disability, and who have met the basic qualification requirements, will be placed ahead of other applicants in the highest category for all but professional and scientific positions at the GS-09 or equivalent and above. For this type of position veterans will be placed ahead of other applicants in the category to which they are assigned based upon rating of their application.



There may be two or three quality categories: If three, they will be Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. If two, they will be Highly Qualified and Qualified.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

The MCC does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited. A check as to whether any academic degree you have achieved was obtained from an accredited college or university will be conducted as part of the on-line application process. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: MCC, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

Applicants must meet all of the general qualification requirements listed in order to receive consideration for this position. Also, demonstration of work supporting the general qualifications and KSAs MUST be documented and reflected in your work history within the body of your profile. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the application not being given consideration for the position.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the corporation. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under an agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.

If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment Opportunity Act or Veteran Readjustment Authority, attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

Deputy Chief Operating Officer for FA, ES-0301

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EMPLOYER: US Agency for International Development
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $114,468.00-$158,500.00
CLOSE DATE: 7-10-2008
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: AID-SES/F-08-05A
OPENING DATE: 6-12-2008
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current federal employees - Open to current Federal civil service employees, SES reinstatement eligibles, non-career, and limited-term.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: Avue Direct Services
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-573-1877-209
CONTACT EMAIL: JoeAvue@avuetech.com


The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has a long history of extending a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the United States around the world - and shows the world our true character as a nation.

USAID is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the Federal Government by the Office of Personnel Management's survey.


USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, DC, 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. We operate in five regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia; the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID employs individuals in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as through Personal Service Contracts for service in Washington, DC and overseas.


USAID's headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. However, the advertised position will be physically located in the Department of State, at 2201 C Street, N.W, in Washington D.C. We are located right on the Foggy Bottom Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and Washington Monument. There is also a physical fitness facility and food court on site.

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This U.S.. Agency for International Development (USAID) position is deployed from USAID's Bureau for Foreign Assistance (FA), to be located in the Department of State's Office of the Director of Foreign Assistance (F). FA serves to provide a home base for staff to be deployed to F and who are being re-deployed back to USAID from F.

Applicant must meet all of the qualification requirements listed in order to receive consideration for this position. Also, demonstration of work supporting qualifications MUST be documented and reflected in your work history within the body of your profile or resume in order to receive consideration.

This position is SES general.

DUTIES:

This position is located in the Bureau for Foreign Assistance, U.S.. Agency for International Development. The incumbent of this position will develop, conceive, plan, and implement policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs. Leads the development of a coordinated USG foreign assistance strategy, including the development of five-year, country-specific foreign assistance strategies and annual country-specific foreign assistance operational plans based on U.S.. Foreign policy goals.

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, FA, has general responsibility and authority for all activities to be carried out by the Office of the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance to efficiently achieve specified foreign assistance goals and objectives. Evaluates current and proposed programs and operations and recommends action to initiate, modify, or discontinue projects as needed.

Helps lead the development of the USAID/State foreign assistance budget. Coordinates consolidated foreign assistance budget reporting by USAID and the Department of State. Recommends, for approval by the Chief Operating Officer, the strategic allocation of foreign assistance resources. Coordinates with the Department of State and USAID’s Chief Financial Officers to ensure appropriate financial management of foreign assistance activities.

Translates new legislation into program goals, actions, and policies, interpreting the impact of new legislative requirements on agency programs. Serves as USAID representative and in collaboration with State counterpart formulates new policies and programs. Provides management and consulting services to top executives of both State and USAID on change management and internal business process improvements to improve the effectiveness of major operations and functions.

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 distinguished members of the public; and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with USAID and Department of State management and officials, government agencies, and other institutions with related interests, in order to advance the programs and objectives of USAID and State.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to present, discuss and defend major program objectives before congress, national and international organizations, Federal , State, and local governments, interagency groups; private industry, special interest groups, professional organizations and public meetins which often involves dealing with highly controversial and sensitive issues.

Demonstrated leadership at the senior level developing and implementing international policies to transform and support operations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS

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 Executive Core Qualification is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
   
   Leadership Competencies:

1. Creativity and Innovation
   Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.
2. External Awareness
   Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.
3. Flexibility
   Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4. Resilience
   Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
5. Strategic Thinking
   Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term business and competitive interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
6. Vision
   Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.

2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this Executive Core Qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
   
   Leadership Competencies:

1. Conflict Management
   Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
2. Leveraging Diversity
   Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
3. Developing Others
   Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing developmental opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
4. Team Building
   Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.

3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this Executive Core Qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
   
   
    

Leadership Competencies:

1. Accountability
   Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
2. Customer Service
   Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
3. Decisiveness
   Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
4. Entrepreneurship
   Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.
5. Problem Solving
   Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
6. Technical Credibility
   Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
   
   Leadership Competencies:

1. Financial Management
   Understands the organization's financial processes. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
2. Human Capital Management
   Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
3. Technology Management
   Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

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.
   
   Leadership Competencies:

1. Partnering
   Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
2. Political Savvy
   Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.
3. Influencing/Negotiating
   Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Fundamental Competencies - These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications.

4. Interpersonal Skills
   Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
5. Oral Communication
   Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
6. Integrity/Honesty
   Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
7. Written Communications
   Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
8. Continual Learning
   Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

These are Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.

Applicants must submit a complete online application by the closing date of this announcement. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue Direct Services at 253-573-1877, extension 209, or email at JoeAvue@avuetech.com.

All applicants are encouraged to apply on-line. For those who are unable to complete the on-line application process, an Applicant Questionnaire package is available. A paper application requires the submission of an Applicant Questionnaire form that must be completed and submitted by the closing date of the announcement. This will allow your responses to be scanned into the system for automated rating and ranking.

Career applicants currently in the SES, SES reinstatement eligible, or graduates of an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) who have been OPM Qualification Review Board certified need only provide a narrative statement for the Technical Qualifications (KSAs). Current or former members of the SES must provide evidence (e.g., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) of eligibility for reassignment or reinstatement and a supplemental statement providing detailed evidence of meeting each of the technical qualification (KSA) requirements. SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates must submit proof of OPM Qualification Review Board Certification.

To be eligible for consideration, all other applicants are required to provide a written narrative statement addressing the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) as well as the technical qualifications as explained at http://www.opm.gov/ses/competent.html and http://www.opm.gov/ses/define.html. Applicants will be evaluated on the extent to which they meet these competencies. Applicants should focus on accomplishments that support possession of the five ECQs. For additional guidance, applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Office of Personnel Management's 'Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications' located at http://www.opm.gov/ses/handbook.html for complete information.

All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.

Selectee will be required to complete the Public Financial Disclosure Report, SF-278 (Rev. 03/2000), within 30 days of entering on duty and annually thereafter.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue Direct Services at 253-573-1877, extension 209, or email at JoeAvue@avuetech.com.

Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or mailed to the following address: USAID, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.

Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or mailed to the following address: USAID, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.

If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility or are an interchange agreement eligible, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance rating.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Relocation expenses are authorized per federal regulations.

SELECTIVE SERVICE. As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under an agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants chosen for this position must serve a one-year probationary period if he/she has not previously been a supervisor or manager.

BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.