Summary
This position is located in the Selection, Eligibility, and Policy Performance Division (S&E) of the Department of Policy and Evaluation, 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.
This job is open to
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All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
The Development Policy Officer reports to the Managing Director of Selection, Eligibility, and Policy Performance, with primary responsibility for performing a variety of assignments that relate to MCC's annual country selection and eligibility process, including the creation of annual scorecards of country policy performance and ongoing monitoring of country adherence to MCC's good governance eligibility criteria. The Policy Officer:
- Contributes to planning, organizing, and completing analytical research involving issues related to the annual country selection process. Analyzes, processes, and conducts research using third-party governance data and qualitative primary source reporting.
- Prepares background materials, analyses, and recommendations on candidate country policy performance for MCC's senior management and other stakeholders as part of the country selection process.
- Provides advice and guidance on assessing policy-related concerns in partner countries (such as trends in democracy, human rights, and control of corruption,) and makes recommendations regarding the use of appropriate indicators to measure country performance and the use of relevant supplemental information.
- Assesses quantitative indicators of policy performance to ensure they are the best available measures. Produces or assists with the production of a range of documents and reports necessary for MCC's country selection process.
- Monitors the ongoing policy performance of Threshold- and Compact eligible countries, as-well-as candidate countries that are not yet eligible for MCC assistance, including in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of policy performance and trends in democracy, human rights, and governance.
- Ensures consistency in MCC's overall monitoring and reporting strategy on democracy and governance vis-a-vis MCC's senior management, Board of Directors, and other federal agencies.
- Conducts outreach with government officials on policy reform and indicator performance issues, including consultation with all levels of MCC management, other federal agencies, development experts, and institutions regarding measuring policy performance.
- Engages with potential candidate country officials interested in improving their country's performance on MCC scorecard indicator criteria, particularly with respect to democratic governance.
- Monitors trends and best practices in development research and practice (especially governance, democracy, and control of corruption in the development context), and brings them to the attention of appropriate MCC staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Relocation expenses will not be paid
- More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
- Some domestic and international travel may be required
Qualifications
To qualify for Pay Band 4B, applicant 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: providing analysis and interpretation of the quality of governance and policy performance in developing countries, especially in MCC's major areas of focus including democracy, human rights, control of corruption, and social policy; using policy analysis frameworks to contribute to the formulation of policy recommendations; working with governance data, including using common sources and statistical techniques; producing high quality written and oral presentations in sensitive situations. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.
To qualify for pay band 4A, applicants 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 high quality analysis to senior leaders and interpretation of the quality of governance and policy performance in developing countries, especially in MCC's major areas of focus including democracy, human rights, control of corruption, and social policy; applying policy analysis frameworks to provide recommendations to senior leaders; working with governance data, including using common sources and statistical techniques; producing high quality written and oral presentations in high-stakes and culturally or diplomatically sensitive circumstances. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application
Writing Sample: Candidates who are referred for final selection consideration may be required to submit a writing sample based on a MCC Case Study as part of the interview/selection process. If required, candidates will be notified of the specific requirements and information needed through their USAJOBS account.
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 ( https://www.mcc.gov/careers/compensation/).
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You 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:
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. http:// www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#GS-PROF-OCCUPATIONS
Required Documents
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
- Applicants are encouraged to include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
- 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 http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/#transitionTo be considered eligible under ICTAP or CTAP, you must be placed in the "well-qualified" category for this position, as described above.
- 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, see: https://www.fedshirevets.gov
- 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, http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/
- 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.).
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
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
- Candidates are encouraged to use information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder to ensure that you have submitted a complete application. For tips on preparing your resume see: For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include).
- To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you'll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system. Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
- Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.
- The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/14/2024.
Next steps
Upon receipt of the online questionnaire, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will assess your experience and transcript(s) (if appropriate), identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interview. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work.
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