Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, visit our Website at http://www.mcc.gov to see the kinds of dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the Millennium Challenge Corporation!
Our model is defined by principles of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results. Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. MCC's values are CLEAR - Collaboration, Learning, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. We recruit staff that will embody and uphold these values.
This position is located in the Economic Analysis (EA) Division of the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The mission of the Policy and Evaluation Department is to provide management oversight for the development and implementation of policy and best practices related to country eligibility, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and policy reform.
Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14/15, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3B/3A which is generally equal to GS-14/15.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first cutoff for review and referral of applications is November 10, 2017. Applications received by the first cutoff date will be referred first. If no selection is made, the second cutoff for review and referral of applications is December 1, 2017. Applications of qualified applicants received after the cutoff dates will be referred to the selecting official until the closing date or a selection is made.
Summary
Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, visit our Website at http://www.mcc.gov to see the kinds of dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the Millennium Challenge Corporation!
Our model is defined by principles of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results. Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. MCC's values are CLEAR - Collaboration, Learning, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. We recruit staff that will embody and uphold these values.
This position is located in the Economic Analysis (EA) Division of the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The mission of the Policy and Evaluation Department is to provide management oversight for the development and implementation of policy and best practices related to country eligibility, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and policy reform.
Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14/15, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3B/3A which is generally equal to GS-14/15.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first cutoff for review and referral of applications is November 10, 2017. Applications received by the first cutoff date will be referred first. If no selection is made, the second cutoff for review and referral of applications is December 1, 2017. Applications of qualified applicants received after the cutoff dates will be referred to the selecting official until the closing date or a selection is made.
Provides research, data analysis, and economic assessment in support of MCC's results framework, including constraints analysis, root cause analysis, economic rate of return analysis, beneficiary analysis, and monitoring and evaluation.
Conducts assessments of structural features of domestic markets, demographics and households which influence how public policies are likely to impact on labor markets, household behavior, and poverty outcomes.
Contributes to constraints analyses and compact development by providing leadership on the use of rigorous empirical tools of analysis in order to strengthen MCC's ability to understand and estimate the impact of relaxing different constraints to growth on employment generation and poverty outcomes.
Leads or co-leads a variety of complex economic research projects and assignments associated with the economic assessment of long-term international development programs affiliated with country compacts.
Leads, co-leads and/or provides support for the analysis of the binding constraints to growth in partner countries and the economics and policy frameworks in the sectors under consideration, interacts independently with country counterparts and stakeholders.
Prepares regular guidance and recommendations to senior staff including summary reports. Presents findings and recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting established policies, programs and procedures.
Attends meetings with country teams, host country stakeholders, US government officials, and other partners in host countries and from headquarters.
Participates in workshops, seminars, and conferences involving cooperating agencies, donors, academics, and representatives of other development organizations.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Some domestic and international travel may be required
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Qualifications
This position has a minimum education requirement.
Applicants must have a degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
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Have a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
To qualify for pay band 3b level you must meet the following:
Have at least one year of specialized experience comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4a or GS-13 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. This experience must include activities such as: conducting research, data analysis, and economic assessment including constraints analysis, root cause analysis, economic rate of return analysis, beneficiary analysis, and monitoring and evaluation; conducting assessments of structural features of domestic markets, demographics and households which influence how public policies are likely to impact on labor markets, household behavior, and poverty outcomes; and preparing background briefings, analyses, and recommendations. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.
To qualify for pay band 3a level you must meet the following:
Have at least one year of specialized experience comparable to the MCC Pay Band 3b or GS-14 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. This experience must include activities such as: conducting research, data analysis, and economic assessment including constraints analysis, root cause analysis, economic rate of return analysis, beneficiary analysis, and monitoring and evaluation; conducting assessments of structural features of domestic markets, demographics and households which influence how public policies are likely to impact on labor markets, household behavior, and poverty outcomes; leading a variety of complex economic research projects and assignments associated with the economic assessment of long-term international development programs affiliated with country compacts; and preparing background briefings, analyses, and recommendations for senior managers' use at meetings, external events, and other forums. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.
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.
Additional information
Other benefits: Convenient location to metro, eligibility to join State Department Federal Credit Union, flexible work schedule and free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facility.
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. "The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position."
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Pay: Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program: If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., placed in the well qualified category or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel actions form with your application. More information: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
Probationary/Trial Period: You may be required to serve a one-year probationary/trial period.
Government Travel Card - You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.
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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.
You will be evaluated based on Category Rating procedures. Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Applicants may be evaluated by subject matter experts. Your resume must specifically and clearly show your possession of the required specialized experience and your possession of the required competencies. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies::
Technical Competence
Writing
Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to 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. Qualified veterans are placed ahead of non-veterans within each category. Qualified veterans with a service connected disability of 10% or more are placed ahead of non-veterans in the best qualified category.
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
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary. Citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming.
Responses to Occupational Questionnaire. (Completed when applying online).
Unofficial college transcripts - if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Eligible ICTAP/CTAP employees within the commuting area must submit proof of eligibility. If applicable, see Other Information.
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: www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
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.
Candidates who do not submit complete a complete application as indicated below will not be considered. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
Determining length of general or specialized experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/19/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process
If you cannot apply online:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentation to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DPE - Economic Analysis
1099 - 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. If a selection is made, a tentative job offer will be extended, and a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJobs at four points during the hiring process as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJobs website at www.usajobs.gov and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete;
Minimum Qualifications Requirements Met or Minimum Qualifications Requirements Not Met;
Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
Selected or Not Selected
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary. Citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming.
Responses to Occupational Questionnaire. (Completed when applying online).
Unofficial college transcripts - if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Eligible ICTAP/CTAP employees within the commuting area must submit proof of eligibility. If applicable, see Other Information.
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: www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
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.
Candidates who do not submit complete a complete application as indicated below will not be considered. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
Determining length of general or specialized experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/19/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process
If you cannot apply online:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentation to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DPE - Economic Analysis
1099 - 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. If a selection is made, a tentative job offer will be extended, and a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJobs at four points during the hiring process as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJobs website at www.usajobs.gov and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete;
Minimum Qualifications Requirements Met or Minimum Qualifications Requirements Not Met;
Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
Selected or Not Selected
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
