This Deputy Assistant Administrative position is located in the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, DC.
Summary
This Deputy Assistant Administrative position is located in the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, DC.
U.S Citizens who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) to include current SES employees, SES reinstatement eligible, or Candidate Development Program Graduates.
The incumbent Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) manages programs that address high-profile initiatives related to LAC's priorities, such as addressing migration, democratic principles, and climate change, among others. In this respect, the incumbent advises Agency and Bureau senior leadership on LAC programs and initiatives and the appropriate methods and techniques to achieve goals and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising assigned sections of the Bureau.
Serves as an advisor to the AA/LAC on policies and issues with respect to programs, resources, and systems within the assigned area of responsibility. Counsels senior leaders and officials at multiple levels of USAID, senior staff of other Federal, state and local government agencies, and private sector clients and vendors on agency matters.
Provides expert advice and guidance to Office and Missions Directors in the formulation of LAC priorities and subsequent strategic oversight of programs. Conceives, develops, plans and implements programs to address high-profile initiatives affecting LAC region across offices, Missions and other Bureaus within the Agency.
Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of highly complex programs within USAID. Primarily responsible for the direction and management of large-scale operations to efficiently achieve specified goals and objectives. Evaluates current and proposed programs and operations within assigned responsibilities and recommends actions to initiative, modify, or discontinue projects as needed based on Agency and Bureau priorities.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals, including Members of Congress and their staff, other legislative and executive agencies, executives of major corporations, and distinguished members of the public. Serves as a principal representative with other elements of USAID, the Department of State, other U.S. government entities, and foreign government entities, and foreign government and international agencies and organizations.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Position requires incumbent to file OGE-278, Executive Financial Disclosure.
Most recent SF-50 showing tenure code "1" or "2" (see Required Documents).
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants MUST possess progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the competencies outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Applicants must provide detailed evidence of experience for each of the ECQs and TQs listed below. These ECQ and TQ statements will assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to refer to the selecting official. Qualifications and experience determinations will be based only on the information you submit. FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS ANY ONE OF THE MANDATORY ECQS AND TQS WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
**If you can claim Noncompetitive status-you are a current or reinstatement eligible Career SES or a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and your ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB)-you are not required to respond to the ECQs. However, you MUST submit supplemental statements addressing all mandatory TQs. Current and reinstatement eligible SES must include with your application a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your SES Career Appointment. CDP graduates must include a copy of your OPM CDP graduation certificate or other proof that your ECQs have been QRB certified.**
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS - MANDATORY
You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications:
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE
This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Core Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE
This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Core Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN
This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Core Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN
This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Core Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS
This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Core Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, and Influencing/Negotiating.
The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS - MANDATORY
You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications:
TQ1 -Expertise and Knowledge of the Latin America and Caribbean region - The ability to apply regional expertise to priorities and programs defining the international development policies of the U.S. government (USG) across the Latin America and the Caribbean region, including strategic development, strategic resource allocation, planning, implementation and oversight of programs. Represent the Agency at internal and external forums and guide senior leaders and other stakeholders on complex policies and priorities. Provides counsel to senior leaders and other officials internal and external to an agency.
TQ2 -Initiative and Program Leadership - The ability to conceive, develop, plan, and implement high-profile initiatives and programs to address complex development and humanitarian assistance needs, such as migration, democratic backsliding, and climate change, among others. Develop and lead related communications plans and outreach to key stakeholders.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries and play a critical role in promoting U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes; when rights are repressed; when hunger, disease and poverty rob people of opportunity; USAID acts on behalf of the American people to expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct, including harassment, exploitation, and abuse, and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit Human Trafficking. For more information about USAID, visit USAID.
Veteran's Preference: Veterans preference does not apply to positions within the SES. OPM FAQ
Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.
EEO Policy Statement: The Federal Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation: USAID provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
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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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A preliminary review of applications will be made to determine if minimum qualifications as defined in this announcement are met. Those meeting minimum qualifications will then be evaluated by a Rating and Ranking Panel to determine the "Highly Qualified" applicants, based on the degree to which the ECQs and are met. The Rating and Ranking Panel will refer the "Highly Qualified" for initial consideration and possible interview by the Hiring Office. As a prerequisite for an initial career appointment to the SES, the selectee's ECQs must be certified by OPM's QRB. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or eliminate you from consideration. Failure to submit a complete application package will cause your application to be rated "ineligible."
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.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. USAJobs Resume Builder resumes will not be accepted for this position. You must upload all of the required documents. To apply, click the "Apply Online" button in the announcement and follow the prompts to the Career Connector website. If you are unable to apply online, call the Agency Contact listed in this announcement before noon ET on the closing date.
Along with a resume and complete online Assessment Questions, provide narrative statements individually addressing each of the ECQs and TQs, not to exceed two pages for each ECQ and no more than three pages for each TQ. The narrative statements should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. Keep in mind that each ECQ and TQ are unique qualifications. Do not write "Refer to Resume" or refer the reviewer to any other part of your application to explain your answer. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" will be rated as incomplete. Additionally, applications that do not include narrative statements addressing each ECQ and TQ separately will be rated incomplete. ECQ narrative statements should be written in the Challenge, Context, Action, Results (CCAR) model format, as provided by OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications. ECQs should focus on relevant experience, education and training accomplishments gained within the last 10 years. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. For specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the CCAR model, and examples of good qualifications statements, refer to OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications at SES Qualifications
Additional information on ECQs is available at OPM ECQs
United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
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Next steps
After a review of your application materials, your applicant status will be updated online at www.usajobs.gov. If you are moved forward to the next stage in the applicant process, you may be contacted by the hiring office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. USAJobs Resume Builder resumes will not be accepted for this position. You must upload all of the required documents. To apply, click the "Apply Online" button in the announcement and follow the prompts to the Career Connector website. If you are unable to apply online, call the Agency Contact listed in this announcement before noon ET on the closing date.
Along with a resume and complete online Assessment Questions, provide narrative statements individually addressing each of the ECQs and TQs, not to exceed two pages for each ECQ and no more than three pages for each TQ. The narrative statements should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. Keep in mind that each ECQ and TQ are unique qualifications. Do not write "Refer to Resume" or refer the reviewer to any other part of your application to explain your answer. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" will be rated as incomplete. Additionally, applications that do not include narrative statements addressing each ECQ and TQ separately will be rated incomplete. ECQ narrative statements should be written in the Challenge, Context, Action, Results (CCAR) model format, as provided by OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications. ECQs should focus on relevant experience, education and training accomplishments gained within the last 10 years. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. For specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the CCAR model, and examples of good qualifications statements, refer to OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications at SES Qualifications
Additional information on ECQs is available at OPM ECQs
United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US
Next steps
After a review of your application materials, your applicant status will be updated online at www.usajobs.gov. If you are moved forward to the next stage in the applicant process, you may be contacted by the hiring office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
