Millennium Challenge Corporation

Performs a variety of assignments associated with the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of international development projects.. Acts as a resource for MCC staff on financial policies and provides guidance on the applicability of these policies to specific situations in the international context.. Reviews MCA financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with MCC guidance.. Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4C (GS-11) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.. Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

senior program officer

Summary Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.This position is located in the Program Financial Services Unit, Sectors Operations Division within Department of Compact Operations (DCO), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-12/13, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4B/4A which is generally equal to GS-12/13. Duties <ul> <li>Researches and analyzes procedural issues affiliated with development of financial management and procurement policy. Works with Program Financial Services staff, procurement staff, resident country missions and multidisciplinary country-focused teams. Assists in coordinating financial management and procurement policy activities within the office. </li> <li>Provides logistical, research, and analytical support to multidisciplinary country-focused teams. </li> <li>Undertakes research on assigned development issues in accordance with instructions. Identifies potential problems and risks associated with financial management and issues of internal control and proposes potential solutions. </li> <li>Performs a variety of assignments associated with the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of international development projects. </li> <li>Acts as a resource for MCC staff on financial policies and provides guidance on the applicability of these policies to specific situations in the international context. </li> <li>Assists in the formulation of budgets for consultants, drafting scopes of work, issuance of technical directives, and review and acceptance of consultant deliverables. </li> <li>Reviews MCA financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with MCC guidance. With supervision, may be required to coordinate responses to country counterparts on required adjustments or corrective action to reporting or similar documents provided for MCC review. </li> <li>Makes initial determination for the processing of information requests and outside inquiries, and prepares written or verbal information based on the nature of the request and agency practices. Develops written materials to transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the program. Participates in public meetings to provide financial data and information. </li> <li>Prepares and assemble charts, data, reports, and narrative and statistical materials provided for on-going organizational planning. </li> <li>Chooses from a range of software applications, (e.g., word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, and project management), to perform a broad range of duties. </li> <li>Produces a variety of reports, tracks suspense actions, produces charts, creates specialized databases, or prepares presentation materials from a project management software program. </li> <li>Performs related duties as assigned. </li></ul> Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul> <li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance </li> <li>More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days </li> <li>Designated and/or random drug testing required </li> <li>Some domestic and international travel may be required </li> </ul> Qualifications To qualify for pay band 4B applicants must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4C (GS-11) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: assisting with operational duties to support the development or implementation of international assistance programs; monitoring and maintaining statistical reports, project results and providing oral or written reports on project activities; reviewing and tracking program funding and spending data and developing cost information reflecting program trends; and searching databases to obtain information and responding to inquiries on program/project activities. Note: This experience must be documented in your resume. To qualify for pay band 4A applicants must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: providing operational support and technical advice to the development and implementation of international assistance programs in a developing country; developing, monitoring and maintaining statistical reports, project results and providing oral and written reports on project activities; reviewing and tracking program funding and spending data and developing cost information reflecting program trends; and searching databases to obtain information and responding to inquiries on program/project activities. Note: This experience must be documented in your resume. Highly Desirable: Ability to communicate in French or Spanish, orally and in writing. (Please include language and level of proficiency in your resume). Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area. The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure ().How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A review of your application and supporting documents will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for the position and to ensure that you have been placed in the appropriate quality category. The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as: <ul><li>Oral Communication</li><li>Technical Competence</li><li>Writing</li></ul> You will be evaluated based on Category Rating procedures. Based on the information you provided in your application package, you will be placed in one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and may be called for an interview. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Application of veteran's Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligible within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Required Documents The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement: <ul> <li>Applicants are encouraged to use resumes created using information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder ( </li> <li>If you are displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. See . To be considered eligible under ICTAP or CTAP, you must be placed in the "well-qualified" category for this position, as described above. </li> <li>Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: . </li> <li>If you are eligible for Special Appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable veteran, individuals with disabilities, former Peace Corps or other noncompetitive eligibility candidates.) requires submission of supporting documentation. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/fedhire.asp#authorities, </li> <li>If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or presidential appointee employee), you must submit a copy of a your SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent appointment (position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee, agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment, etc.). </li></ul> If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. 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