What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Officer, MC-301 4C/4B position at Millennium Challenge Corporation?
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Compact Operations (DCO), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-11 / 12, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4C / 4B which is generally equal to GS-11 / 12.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
As a Program Analyst / Program Officer, you will :
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Selective Placement Factor (Screen out) : Experience working on programs or projects related to international development assistance. (If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not receive further consideration).
To qualify for pay band 4C you must meet the following :
Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 5A (GS-9) 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 : performing administrative and operational assignments supporting the development, implementation and / or closure of international development assistance projects or programs; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization, particularly with foreign governments, international non-governmental organizations and businesses and the U.S. Government; and drafting a variety of written documents, such as project summaries, status reports, memos, briefing papers, presentations, and meeting minutes. Note : This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.
Applicants may also qualify based on completing requirements master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must be related to the work of the position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. Such education must be related to the work of the position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position..
To qualify for pay band 4B you 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 : performing administrative and operational assignments supporting the development, implementation and / or closure of large-scale infrastructure international development assistance projects or programs, such as those focused on energy, transport, water and irrigation, etc.; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization, particularly with foreign governments, international non-governmental organizations and businesses and the U.S. Government interagency, regarding matters related to international development assistance; and drafting a variety of written documents, such as project summaries, status reports, memos, briefing papers, presentations, and meeting minutes. Note : This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.
Applicants may also qualify based on completing requirements for 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. Such education must be related to the work of the position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Combination of Experience and Education : Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. Such education must be related to the work of the position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Highly Desired : Written and oral French language proficiency. (Please include level of proficiency in your application).
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
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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.
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
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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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement :
Applicants MUST include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (http : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / account / documents / resume / build /
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.
Candidates MUST include 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).
If you cannot apply online :
Agency contact information
MCC HR-Applications
Phone
202-772-6810
HRApplications@mcc.gov
Address
Department of Compact Operations - DCO
1099 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement :
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
If you cannot apply online :
Agency contact information
MCC HR-Applications
Phone
202-772-6810
HRApplications@mcc.gov
Address
Department of Compact Operations - DCO
1099 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
