SummaryThis position is in the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy's (GHSD) Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PPEV). PPEV advances the America First Global Health Strategy through data-driven decision-making, accountability, and transparency. PPEV strengthens program performance through planning, budgeting, operations, information systems, data, analytics, and oversight. PPEV facilitates evidence-informed decisions and improved program outcomes.
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- Serves as the Bureau's expert advisor on Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreements, maintaining strategic relationships with Regional Bureaus, Bureau of Budget and Planning (F Bureau) coordinating implementation of bilateral assistance programs.
- Directs, implements, coordinates, or oversees bilateral G2G assistance programs impacting GHSD, including program planning, budget formulation, acquisition planning, and monitoring of agreement implementation.
- Interprets legislation, regulations, and agency policy affecting G2G bilateral assistance programs to assess their impact on current procedures and recommend action to achieve organizational objectives and improvements.
- Provides oversight and coordination of analysis and issuance of G2G-related policies to managers, senior officials, Regional Bureaus, and overseas posts to ensure consistent implementation.
- Represents the bureau at interagency meetings and conferences to advocate for bureau views and policy positions on G2G assistance and coordinate with stakeholders including USAID and partner country governments.
- At the GS-13 level, the incumbent performs the same duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are increased, and the incumbent receives less supervision than the GS-12.
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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 Secret security clearance.
QualificationsApplicants 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 in assisting with the management of programs; this may include supporting planning, budget formulation, acquisitions, and monitoring agreement implementation to help ensure the coordination and delivery of programs.
- Experience assisting with or providing input on advisement concerning different types of agreements ( for example, government to government (G2G), Bilateral Assistance Agreements (BAA), Strategic Objective Agreement (SOAG) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
- Experience assisting in the interpretation of legislation, regulations, and agency policies, assessing their impact on operations, and developing recommendations for review by senior officials and stakeholders to help achieve organizational objectives.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.
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 managing programs; this may include directing, planning, budget formulation, acquisitions, and monitoring agreement implementation to ensure the coordination and delivery of programs.
- Experience providing advisement on bilateral assistance agreements ( for example, government to government agreements, Interagency Agreements (IAA) or Cooperative Agreements or Contracts).
- Experience interpreting legislation, regulations, and agency policies to assess their impact on operations and provide recommendations to senior officials and stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
EducationEducation 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 other Bureaus/Offices in the Department 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.
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