Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Planning, Learning, and Resource Management, Office of Policy Implementation and Analytics (PLR/PIA)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Open Dates: December 9 – 11, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed four years.
Salary: (USD) $99,700 – $146,413, annual Locality pay where applicable. Salary Schedules
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: This position is located in PIA. PIA is responsible for directing the Agency’s program and resource planning to shape overall strategic investments and performance. PIA coordinates processes, conducts analyses, supports the establishment of Agency development and humanitarian policies in close coordination with the independent Office of Policy (POL), and connects related issues across the Agency to promote coherence. The priorities of PIA necessarily shift according to changes in leadership priorities, new research, fluctuating trends in global development, and sudden challenges or crises. Despite shifting substantive priorities, the work of PIA can be grouped into three broad categories: Agency development and humanitarian policy planning and coordination, policy implementation, and research and data analysis to inform those functions and country or sub-national planning.

Description of Position: PIA seeks a uniquely qualified candidate with extensive subject matter expertise in advanced data analysis techniques and People’s Republic of China (PRC) political and social science to lead PRC analytical initiatives within PLR. The Senior PRC Analytics Advisor serves as a technical expert on PIA’s Analytics Team, which fosters data-informed policy formulation, regional and country-level strategic planning, and learning through the use of high quality contextual data; produces Agency-level data resources; and provides tailored analytical support to USAID Bureaus and Missions.

For more information about the position, please view the position description and duties.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate whether they are a U.S. citizen. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered;
• Must meet the FSL years of experience of requirements to qualify for this position and grade;
• Must meet the education requirements listed in this FSL qualification standards to qualify for this position; and
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• A resume/CV;
• A short written statement of interest; and
• Official or unofficial transcripts, if education is noted as a requirement above.

Other Applicable Documents:

• Veterans’ Preference: Applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• Political Appointee: Applicants serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to PLR.AMS@USAID.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer (Sr. PRC Analytics Advisor) FL-02, PLR/PIA Last name, First name.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET, November 21, 2024. 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 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:

— Mark Skeith, PLR/PIA, mskeith@usaid.gov, or
— Vivian Ranson, PLR/PIA, vranson@usaid.gov