Summary

This position is in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Commercial and Business Affairs (EEB/CBA). The Office of Commercial and Business Affairs is responsible for managing commercial and business affairs programs , developing strategic advocacy assistance for U.S. businesses, and integrating business perspectives into the nation's foreign policy.

Duties

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• Manages and enhances the Commercial Diplomacy Case Manager (CDCM) platform to support program operations and organizational goals.
• Analyzes business processes, program data, and user requirements to identify opportunities for system and workflow improvements.
• Develops and implements solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Provides training, technical assistance, and guidance to users and stakeholders on program systems, tools, and processes.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support program initiatives, resolve issues, and improve operational effectiveness.

Requirements

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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.

Qualifications

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

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. 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 managing and improving business applications using Microsoft Power Platform tools, such as Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power BI.

Experience analyzing programs, processes, and data to identify issues, develop recommendations, and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience coordinating with stakeholders and providing training or guidance on systems, programs, and business processes to support organizational goals.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Additional information

• If eligible, situational 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 this Bureau for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
• Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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