Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Center for Economics and Market Development (IPI/EMD), Program and Cadre Development Team
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: July 16, 2024 – July 29, 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: $132,860 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: IPI provides thought leadership and technical assistance that catalyzes inclusive growth, expands partnerships, and generates innovative solutions to complex development challenges. EMD’s mission is to expand enterprise-driven economic growth and yield better employment outcomes through robust analysis and advisory services that promote rules-based trade, business-and investment-enabling environments, and increased access to finance for our partner countries.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All IPI employees are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees are expected to adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and value diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.

Description of Position: Please see Attachment

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level FS-03 of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: analyzing how to improve program/portfolio effectiveness and complex processes and systems as related to a development assistance portfolio, including support to Missions; coordinating all elements of project and activity design with the technical teams and identifying constraints and solutions to challenges encountered; and serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR), including financial management, drafting memos in keeping with USAID’s Program Cycle and business processes and agreement or contract modifications as necessary, approving vouchers, and maintaining a successful working relationship with the contractor; and
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• Cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;
• Resume/CV (candidates must include the months, years, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
• Three references;
• Stated security clearance level, if applicable;
• Stated U.S. citizenship (if citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered);
• DD-214 and other veteran status, if applicable; and
• SF-50/Appointment Letter indicating former or current political appointment, if applicable.

Please submit your application package to IPIFSLJobs@usaid.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer, FS-02, IPI/EMD.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 29, 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.

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 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 Accommodations
• Foreign Service Salaries – Careers (state.gov.)
• Healthcare & Insurance – OPM.gov

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

— Lori Brock, IPI/EMD, lbrock@usaid.gov, or
— Aaron Burr, IPI/EMD, (202) 712-5901, aburr@usaid.gov