Summary
This position is in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Foreign Assistance (SCA/FA). This office advances Bureau strategic goals through coordination and management of foreign assistance in the SCA region and oversees policy on specific discrete issues, including counterterrorism, China, critical minerals, and sanctions. The office's work has high public visibility as well as senior Administration and Congressional attention.
Duties
Performs extensive review and evaluation of existing foreign assistance program(s) or particular aspects of them and the effectiveness in meeting policy objectives.
Formulates a range of policy alternatives and strategies to meet current situations and requirements and advises on and defends authoritative policy analysis and recommendations on highly controversial and politically sensitive positions.
Prepares background and informational materials on legislation, Congressional appropriations, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) funding allocations.
Participates in meetings with agencies of other governments to contribute detailed technical analyses and assessments of complex technical information and alternatives to decisionmakers.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment Non-supervisory will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Skill in applying strategic planning methods to develop and advise on courses of for administrative programs and mission objectives Knowledge of interagency relationships and advocacy Knowledge of regional political context and budget analysis Skills in oral and written communication In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.