Summary
The position is located in the Monitoring and Evaluation Division, Office of Assistance Coordination, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC). The office is responsible for the management and implementation of foreign assistance-funded programmatic initiatives for the region: the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the Iraq Civilian Assistance programs, the Syria Assistance program, and the Near Eastern Regional Democracy (NERD) program.
Duties
- Provides authoritative analysis and guidance to all levels of office management on the most controversial issues related to budget, planning and performance management processes.
- Plans and conducts special studies and provides advice to managers of Office and Department functions, and develops and evaluates policies in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Interprets government wide legislation and regulations as well as Departmental policies affecting areas of responsibility and assesses their impact on Bureau program activities.
- Develops program/project performance guidance and performs continuous evaluation and analysis of the use of foreign assistance resources in accomplishing program goals and objectives.
- At the GS-12 level, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receives closer supervision than the GS-13 level.
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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 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 applying at the GS-12 level:
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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 researching up-to-date U.S. foreign policy goals, directions, and concerns regarding the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- Experience reviewing foreign assistance policies and programs to assess operational impact.
- Experience drafting memos and other written products for organizational leadership.
Applicants applying at the GS-13 level:
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 analyzing challenges of U.S. foreign policy goals, directions, and concerns with regard to the Middle East and North Africa.
- Experience utilizing qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze, assess, and improve effectiveness of foreign assistance programs.
- Experience organizing, directing, and conducting complex studies of foreign assistance projects.
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 and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite.
- 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 in the realm of foreign policy/international affairs.
- Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation.
- Skill in interpreting complex legislation and regulatory policy guidance.
- Ability to conduct research in order to formulate recommendations.
- Knowledge of program/project management techniques.
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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