Summary
This position is located in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), Office of Global Programming (GP), which is responsible for the coordination, planning, and implementation of foreign assistance resources that support U.S. government and Bureau policy priorities globally for Democracy and Human Rights. The incumbent serves as a technical resource and advisor to the office, bureau and/or agency on all development assistance program activities DRL manages programs in.
Duties
- Provides expert, authoritative analysis and guidance on complex, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues related to intelligence data, national security, and their application/impact on U.S. foreign policy objectives for DRL.
- Analyze complex data and develop recommendations for actions under conditions of time pressure and uncertainty.
- Develops vetting packages/recommendations for senior leader decision-making, drawing on expertise (social, political, military, economic) and in-depth analysis of complex and sensitive intelligence and national security data.
- Provides expert technical advice and guidance when interpretation, opinion, or decisions are solicited and assesses program conditions, progress, improvements, or reporting needs.
- Informs stakeholders of changes in organizational programs and operations and conducts briefings on major program changes.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience providing expert, authoritative analysis and guidance on complex, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues related to intelligence data, national security, and their application/impact on U.S. foreign policy objectives.
- Experience in analyzing and review of individuals and organizations that are subject to to foreign assistance vetting requirements
- Experience in managing foreign policy priorities such as democracy, human rights, and security and human rights in global high-risk environments
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:
- Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
- Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Knowledge of the realm of foreign policy/international development.
- Knowledge of program management techniques.
- Ability to assess overall effectiveness in programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to use a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze, assess, and improve program effectiveness.
Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never been a Federal employee, you are not CTAP or ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority.
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