Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
- Background and security investigation for Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the BASIC QUALIFICATION requirement for this position described below.
Undergraduate and/or Graduate Education: Major study -- marketing, business administration, political science, public administration, history, business or commercial law, economics, finance, international trade, or international relations.
OR
Experience: Experience that demonstrates knowledge of:
- Marketing that included economic, psychological, and sociological influences bearing upon consumption patterns;
- Business practices pertaining to wholesale, retail, manufacturers' distribution, distribution costs, finance and tax structure, and similar areas of activity or concern; and
- International economic and political factors influencing balance of payments, monetary exchange and tariffs, and their bearing on the distribution of commodities.
In addition to meeting the basic qualification, at the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position in at least two of the following areas:
Supporting research for international infrastructure projects and/or foreign assistance programs using economic indicators and market trends in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals;
Assisting with project development activities by supporting the preparation or administration of grant agreements, scopes of work for contracts, technical assistance, feasibility studies, or other contract or grant activities;
Developing and maintaining project tracking systems to monitor project performance, identify trends, and support recommendations for improving operational efficiency.
OR
A master's degree or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher- level education leading to such a degree, or an LL. B or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
OR
A combination of experience and education as described above, where the total percentage is equal to 100%.
In addition to meeting the basic qualification, at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Specialized experience in at least three of the areas:
Supporting or conducting research for international infrastructure projects and/or foreign assistance programs using economic indicators and market trends in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals;
Supporting project development activities through research and technical services, including the preparation or management of grant agreements, scopes of work for contracts, technical assistance, feasibility studies, or other contract or grant activities;
Providing expertise in foreign assistance, trade policy, commercial development, finance, or banking that contribute to the development of infrastructure initiatives or other similar initiatives requiring capital investment;
Development and maintenance of business relationships with U.S. and foreign private sector representatives and government officials in the development of infrastructure projects;
Professional-level industry-specific research and analysis related to infrastructure development and other large-scale development projects.
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A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related
;
OR
A Combination of education and experience as listed above.
In addition to meeting the basic qualification, at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience in at least four of the following areas:
Conducting research for international infrastructure projects and/or foreign assistance programs using economic indicators and market trends in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals;
Supporting project development activities through research and technical services, including the preparation or management of grant agreements, scopes of work for contracts, technical assistance, feasibility studies, or other contract or grant activities;
Providing services and research related to project development in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals; providing research on international trade, technical and economic trends;
Experience providing foreign assistance, trade policy, commercial development, finance, or banking that contribute to the development of infrastructure initiatives or other similar initiatives requiring capital investment;
Development and maintenance of business relationships with U.S. and foreign private sector representatives and government officials in the development of infrastructure projects;
Performing professional-level industry-specific research and analysis related to infrastructure development and other large-scale development projects.
In addition to meeting the basic qualifications, at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience in at least four of the following areas:
Conducting research for international infrastructure projects and/or foreign assistance programs using economic indicators and market trends in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals;
Supporting project development activities through research and technical services, including the preparation or management of grant agreements, scopes of work for contracts, technical assistance, feasibility studies, or other contract or grant activities;
Providing technical services and research related to project development in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals; conducting research on international trade, technical and economic trends; providing expertise in foreign assistance, trade policy, commercial development, finance, or banking that contribute to the development of large-scale infrastructure initiatives or comparable projects requiring capital investments of at least $10 million;
Developing and maintaining business relationships with U.S. and foreign private sector representatives and government officials to advance infrastructure projects;
Performing professional-level industry-specific research and analysis related to infrastructure development and other large-scale development projects.
Applicants must carefully review the information in the "
How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education
TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Note: PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document.
Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.
Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
Telework Suitability:
This position allows for situational telework according to established agency policy.
Stipulations of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This position is subject to random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Applicants must be eligible to obtain and keep a security clearance. Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
This position requires approximately 1-5 nights of travel per month.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
TDA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # TDA-26-DE-13019397MR using Delegated Examining procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
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.
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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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and any applicable assessment required for this position. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You will be evaluated for this job based on:
- The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the experience listed in the qualification section of announcement and the competencies listed.
- Subject Matter Expert - Structured Resume Review
- Eligible and qualified candidates who meet the pre-established cut score on the assessment questionnaire will have their resumes reviewed by a subject-matter-expert to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position.
- If your final score places you in the group of best qualified candidates, and you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration.
You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Attention to Detail, Business Planning & Resource Management, Oral Communication, Planning and Evaluating, and Written Communication
Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in both the Assessment Questionnaire and additional assessment.
Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.