These job openings are in the Bureau For Humanitarian Assistance, Office for Humanitarian Business and Management Operations in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) provides life-saving humanitarian assistance-including food, water, shelter, emergency healthcare, sanitation and hygiene, and critical nutrition services to the world's most vulnerable and hardest-to-reach people.
Summary
These job openings are in the Bureau For Humanitarian Assistance, Office for Humanitarian Business and Management Operations in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) provides life-saving humanitarian assistance-including food, water, shelter, emergency healthcare, sanitation and hygiene, and critical nutrition services to the world's most vulnerable and hardest-to-reach people.
Provides ongoing technical advice and recommendations to Agency officials, in coordination with Activity Managers and key internal stakeholders such as the Office of General Counsel and the Office of Acquisition and Assistance.
Acts as a liaison to various offices. Researches and analyzes procurement policy or procedural question and provides advice on appropriate courses of action and procedural next steps as they apply to contract administration.
Provides expert advice, guidance, and support to BHA in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of new and existing humanitarian assistance acquisition awards while providing coordination of activity managers.
Identifies and proposes solutions to acquisition management problems that are of major importance to the execution of BHA programming and resourcing.
Observe, document and communicate contractor performance to the Contracting Officer, to include providing recommendations to the CO regarding complex issues.
Ensure award compliance as a function of award administration.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected.
Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required
All candidates selected for these position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
GS-13: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:assisting in the management of complex awards, researching and developing strategies, plans, and program guidance in support of the execution and monitoring of awards, and being a technical liaison between Agency stakeholders and the contractor, to coordinate their efforts with regards to contract performance.
GS-14: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:serving as the primary technical point of contact for the management of large and complex awards, implementing strategies, plans, and program guidance in support of the execution and monitoring of awards, and being an expert technical liaison, serving in a decision making role between Agency stakeholders and the contractor, to coordinate their efforts with regards to programs, policies, and staffing approaches.
Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume.
Selective Placement Factor:
This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration.
Selective Placement Factor: experience in applying federal and intergovernmental policy & regulations as well as performing contract management oversight duties for a civilian-based international humanitarian assistance or development organization.
Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.
Education
Please note that this occupational series does not have a minimum education requirement, therefore transcripts are not required during the application process. However, if you choose to substitute education for experience (if allowable), transcripts will be necessary in order to verify your level of education and the courses you have completed.
If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php.
Additional information
USAID is an independent agency that provides foreign policy guidance to the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide to help support and promote U.S. foreign policy interests. USAID's mission is to help vulnerable populations worldwide by providing aid when crises occur, rights are repressed, and hunger, disease, and poverty limit opportunities. We maintain a commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace, free from sexual misconduct, harassment, exploitation, and abuse. For more information about USAID, you can visit our website at http://www.usaid.gov. If you want to know more about human trafficking or ways to address it, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip.
Electronic fund transfer is required for selected candidates. We do not cover moving or relocation expenses.
Equal Employment Opportunity: USAID is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities. For help with reasonable accommodations, please contact the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The two-phase assessment process of your application starts after the advertisement closes. A subject matter expert will review your application package to ensure you meet the job and eligibility requirements, including any education and/or experience required for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter, and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) to determining whether or not you possess the necessary qualifications, followed by determining if you rate amongst our most qualified applicants.
We must emphasize including related experience in the first five pages of your resume; while longer resumes will not be removed from consideration, they will not be given any preferential treatment either. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) reviews this section alone when making their decision regarding an applicant's level of competitiveness.
In the second phase, an SME will review your application against the specialized experience statement for the grade level(s) for which you choose to apply. Only applicants who clearly document experience equivalent to the specialized experience requirements in their resume will move to the second phase. Please note that applicants who copy and paste the specialized experience statements in their resume will be removed from further consideration. Once the SMEs assess your application you will be placed in one of our three categories (Gold, Silver, or Bronze). Applicants in the highest category will be referred to an interview panel for further consideration. The competencies are:
Technical Competence
Interpersonal Skills
Flexibility
Problem Solving
Planning and Evaluating
In accordance with OPM regulations, eligible veterans will receive preference over non-veterans within their respective rating category (i.e., Gold, Silver, Bronze).
Please keep in mind that SMEs can only base their evaluations on what is documented in your resume and cannot guess on your level of experience or quality of skillset mentioned. To limit any potential bias during this process, we highly encourage all applicants to carefully review the requirements noted in the announcement prior to submitting applications so they can thoroughly list any related skills or experiences that satisfy the specialized experience requirements as well as competencies listed.
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.
To apply for this position, you need to prepare a complete Application Package including:
Resume: Your resume should detail your name, work schedule, dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, and duties performed. Review "What should I include in my federal resume?" for guidance on developing an outstanding federal resume.
Supporting Documents: Your application package must include:
Cover Letter (optional)
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable)
Schedule A Eligibility Letter (if you are applying as a Schedule A candidate)
Agencies must obtain prior approval from OPM for current or recent political appointees to be appointed to competitive or non-political excepted service positions at any level under title 5, United States Code. If you have served as a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch within the last five years, you must disclose it to the Human Resources Office and submit an SF-50 if you are currently or were formerly a political appointee.
To be considered for this position, make sure to submit all required documents when you apply. Missing documents will make your application incomplete and you won't be considered for the job. Please double-check that you've included everything before you hit the submit button, as you won't be able to update your application once you've submitted it.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To ensure you are successful, follow the below steps to submit your application:
Review the vacancy announcement to ensure that you meet all the necessary qualifications and requirements. Pay close attention to the Major Duties and Requirements sections of the announcement, where you will see the areas upon which an Subject Matter Expert will evaluate your application.
Create or upload your resume on USAJOBS. You can also create and save multiple versions of your resume to apply to different jobs.
Click the "Apply" button on the vacancy announcement to apply online. You'll be redirected to our USAID Applicant Tracking System.
Answer some eligibility questions online. Make sure to read and answer the questions carefully, so you don't miss anything important.
Upload any required supporting documents, such as transcripts, licenses, or certifications, to your application.
Before submitting, double-check that all required fields are completed and all necessary documents are included.
Make sure to submit your application by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. If you need help submitting your application or you have an issue, please contact our human resources office at least two business days before the closing date. If we approve your request for an alternative application method, we'll let you know. Please note that we cannot accept alternative requests after the closing date.
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US
Next steps
Thank you for submitting your application for the open positions. After the cutoff dates below, all applications received up to that date will be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
1st cutoff: 10/23/2023
2nd cutoff: 01/23/2024
FINAL cutoff: 02/09/2024
If your application is referred, the hiring manager will review your application and determine whether to invite you for an interview. If you are not selected, your application will remain on file for possible consideration for future vacancies for up to four months.
Additional cutoff dates will be added as vacancies occur. If you miss one of the established cutoff dates, we encourage you to reapply and submit a new application.
Note that due to the large volume of applications we receive, only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are highly qualified will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in this position and thank you for considering a career with us.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you need to prepare a complete Application Package including:
Resume: Your resume should detail your name, work schedule, dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, and duties performed. Review "What should I include in my federal resume?" for guidance on developing an outstanding federal resume.
Supporting Documents: Your application package must include:
Cover Letter (optional)
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable)
Schedule A Eligibility Letter (if you are applying as a Schedule A candidate)
Agencies must obtain prior approval from OPM for current or recent political appointees to be appointed to competitive or non-political excepted service positions at any level under title 5, United States Code. If you have served as a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch within the last five years, you must disclose it to the Human Resources Office and submit an SF-50 if you are currently or were formerly a political appointee.
To be considered for this position, make sure to submit all required documents when you apply. Missing documents will make your application incomplete and you won't be considered for the job. Please double-check that you've included everything before you hit the submit button, as you won't be able to update your application once you've submitted it.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To ensure you are successful, follow the below steps to submit your application:
Review the vacancy announcement to ensure that you meet all the necessary qualifications and requirements. Pay close attention to the Major Duties and Requirements sections of the announcement, where you will see the areas upon which an Subject Matter Expert will evaluate your application.
Create or upload your resume on USAJOBS. You can also create and save multiple versions of your resume to apply to different jobs.
Click the "Apply" button on the vacancy announcement to apply online. You'll be redirected to our USAID Applicant Tracking System.
Answer some eligibility questions online. Make sure to read and answer the questions carefully, so you don't miss anything important.
Upload any required supporting documents, such as transcripts, licenses, or certifications, to your application.
Before submitting, double-check that all required fields are completed and all necessary documents are included.
Make sure to submit your application by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. If you need help submitting your application or you have an issue, please contact our human resources office at least two business days before the closing date. If we approve your request for an alternative application method, we'll let you know. Please note that we cannot accept alternative requests after the closing date.
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US
Next steps
Thank you for submitting your application for the open positions. After the cutoff dates below, all applications received up to that date will be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
1st cutoff: 10/23/2023
2nd cutoff: 01/23/2024
FINAL cutoff: 02/09/2024
If your application is referred, the hiring manager will review your application and determine whether to invite you for an interview. If you are not selected, your application will remain on file for possible consideration for future vacancies for up to four months.
Additional cutoff dates will be added as vacancies occur. If you miss one of the established cutoff dates, we encourage you to reapply and submit a new application.
Note that due to the large volume of applications we receive, only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are highly qualified will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in this position and thank you for considering a career with us.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
