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    Program Officer - Washington, United States - Millennium Challenge

    Millennium Challenge
    Millennium Challenge Washington, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Summary

    Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.

    This position is located in the Infrastructure, Environment and Private Sector (IEPS) Division, Department of Compact Operations (DCO), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

    MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band4b/4a which is generally equal to GS-12/13.

    The first cutoff date for referral of applicants is 05/10/2024. If no selection is made, applications will be referred, bi-weekly, until a selection is made or on the closing date.

    Duties
    • Performs a variety of recurring assignments associated with the management and oversight of the design, development, and implementation of energy sector programs and projects in MCC Compacts. As required, prepares or Assists in the development of plans for energy sector programs and projects in compact development and in implementation including overall power sector analysis, project scheduling, budgeting, change management, contract administration, and project controls.
    • Provides support as the energy sector lead for the assigned multi-disciplinary country team consisting of a combination of MCC staff, consultants and contractors overseeing country programs involving energy projects. Works on multiple countries concurrently.
    • Participates in projects in context of political-economy, environmental, social, and health and safety contexts or other variables and unknowns affecting planning, design and operational criteria and often- present critical challenges with respect to costs and economics.
    • Participates in the design and development of Compacts, including, but not limited to: sectoral assessment of constraints analyses, concept papers, and proposals; collection and analysis of data and information to finalize proposals; coordination with consultants on feasibility assessments and on project appraisal; drafting portions of the internal investment memorandum and other decision documents, supporting such inputs with appropriate analyses and supporting studies.
    • Uses appropriate project management tools and tracks implementation progress, anticipating and identifying issues as they arise and concurrently developing optimal solutions with a view of sustainability.
    • Prepares relevant documentation and reports, maintains the required databases during implementation of projects. Uses appropriate project management tools and tracks implementation progress, Develops, consolidates, and/or prepares briefing and background materials on energy sector projects, issues and topics.
    • Provides analytical support on a variety of energy sector matters in support of EPG goals, preparation of conference presentations, briefers, and other such quick- turnaround activities.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
    • Relocation expenses will not be paid
    • More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
    • Some domestic and international travel may be required
    Qualifications
    To qualify for pay band 4B applicants 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, examples of specialized experience are: experience with electric utility operations, energy sector infrastructure project and program design, development and implementation issues; experience with power sector reform projects covering policy, legal, regulatory and market structures; and/or experience structuring power sector transactions. In addition, experience participating in the development of project plans including scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and project controls; and experience developing, consolidating and preparing reports, briefing and background materials on projects, issues and topics. This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

    To qualify for pay band 4A applicants must meet the following:

    Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4b (GS-12) 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, examples of specialized experience are: experience with electric utility operations, energy sector infrastructure project and program design, development and implementation issues; experience with power sector reform projects covering policy, legal, regulatory and market structures; and/or experience structuring power sector transactions; experience participating in the development of project plans including scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and project controls, particularly in an international development context; and experience developing, consolidating and preparing reports, briefing and background materials on projects, issues and topics. This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

    HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
    • Project management training and certification (e.g., Project Management Institute (PMI) certification)
    • Experience in emerging and developing countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia.
    DESIRABLE:
    • Ability to communicate in French, orally and in writing. (Please include level of fluency in your resume).
    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.

    A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:
    • The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position.
    • The selectee's overall experience in a particular area.
    • The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.
    MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure ().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:

    • Minimum Qualifications
    • Oral Communication
    • Technical Competence
    • Writing
    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://

    Required Documents

    The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

    • Applicants are encouraged to include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (
    • If you are displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. See To be considered eligible under ICTAP or CTAP, you must be placed in the "well-qualified" category for this position, as described above.
    • 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, see:
    • If you are eligible for Special Appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable veteran, individuals with disabilities, former Peace Corps or other noncompetitive eligibility candidates.) requires submission of supporting documentation. For more information visit: ,
    • If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or presidential appointee employee), you must submit a copy of a your SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent appointment (position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee, agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment, etc.).
    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
    .

    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.

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