Welcome to U.S. Trade and Development Agency!
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.
Area of Consideration:
Current career or career conditional Federal employees and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility. Veterans who are eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) may apply as well. To be eligible under the VEOA, applicants must be preference eligibles or have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three or more years of continuous active service.
Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special authorities (e.g., Veterans Recruitment Appointment [VRA]), Severely Disabled, 30% or more compensably disabled veterans, Peace Corps returnees, etc.) Such individuals need not be current or former Federal employees.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- US Citizenship is required.
- Background and security investigation for Top Secret Clearance.
- Resume and supporting documents to meet specialized experience requirement.
- Selected candidate is subject to a one-year probationary period.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- Federal employees must achieve time in grade to qualify.
As a Country Manager you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Agency program strategies for pursuing economic development opportunities. You will identify, assess, and evaluate the potential of large scale development projects to promote U.S. Exports and job creation. You will develop and maintain business relationships with embassy officials, government officials, and private sector representatives in the U.S. and assigned countries.
· You will travel to the region periodically to work with the host country to identify activities that are consistent with their development priorities and that meet USTDA assistance requirements.
· You will evaluate project proposals for feasibility and recommend those that are viable for funding consideration.
· For funded activities, you will draft appropriate grant and contract documents.
· You will represent the Agency in a variety of settings, such as with U.S. and international agencies, foreign governments, embassies, and foreign businesses.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to topGS-9 Qualifications:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the federal service that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Specialized Experience:
Examples of specialized experience include:
· Experience providing substantive research services with respect to international projects using economic indicators and market trends in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, agribusiness, and environment.
· Experience with foreign assistance programs that promote U.S. exports.
· Experience providing services and research related to project development in related areas of expertise.
· Experience developing and maintaining project tracking systems for the purpose of recommending changes in strategies that can lead to more efficient operations.
GS-11 Qualifications:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the federal service that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is experience in or related to provided U.S. foreign assistance to developing and/or middle income nations. Such experience typically includes work identifying, assessing, researching economic development indicators and market trends in key priority sectors, including energy, transportation, telecommunications, or environment, and recommending development opportunities and activities, primarily of non-complex project proposals or other work that provided breadth or depth of experience analyzing the economic, financial, business, and/or trade factors considered in making development decisions.
Examples of specialized experience include:
· Experience providing substantive research services with respect to international projects using economic indicators and market trends in key sectors, such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, agribusiness, and environment.
· Experience with foreign assistance programs that promote U.S. exports.
· Providing services and research related to project development in related areas of expertise.
· Experience providing research on international trade, technical and economic trends.
· Experience providing foreign assistance, trade policy, commercial development, finance, banking, or other activities that contribute to the development of infrastructure initiatives or other similar initiatives requiring capital investment.
· Development and maintenance of business relationships with U.S. and foreign private sector representatives and government officials in the development of major infrastructure projects.
· Professional-level industry-specific research related to infrastructure and large-scale development projects.
GS-12 Qualifications:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience is experience performing advanced level work in foreign assistance, trade policy, commercial development, finance banking, or other activities that provided depth and breadth of exposure to the factors and issues that must be evaluated before large scale development assistance activities are undertaken. Such experience must demonstrate ability to assess the full range of technical, financing, export, and trade issues related to determining the feasibility of economic development activities requiring significant capital investment, such as large infrastructure projects in transportation, power, information and communications technology, port security, and aviation security.
Examples of specialized experience include:
· Experience providing foreign assistance, trade policy, commercial development, finance, banking, or other activities that contribute to the development of infrastructure initiatives or other similar initiatives requiring capital investment.
· Development and maintenance of business relationships with U.S. and foreign private sector representatives and government officials in the development of major infrastructure projects.
· Professional-level industry-specific research related to infrastructure and large-scale development projects.
A combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.
Education GS-9
A masters degree or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher level education leading to such a degree or an LL.B or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Typically qualifying fields of study include: international relations, international economics, international business, international trade, or business administration.
Education GS-11
A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M, if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Typically, qualifying fields of study include international relations, international economics, international business, or international trade.
To qualify based on education, submit a copy of your transcript or list of courses with credit hours, majors, and grade point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. You can receive credit for education received outside of the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
Education alone will not substitute for experience at the GS-9/11 levels unless you meet the requirements of the mandatory Selective Factor.
Education GS-12
Education alone will not qualify for the GS-12 level. You must meet the specialized experience and selective factor requirement.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
This position contains a selective placement factor (SPF) that is part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet the SPF, you are ineligible for further consideration.
The SPF for this position is: Experience providing administrative and substantive research service with respect to foreign assistance programs that support U.S. commercial goals.
All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the following competencies (previously referred to as, knowledge, skills, and abilities) required of this position:
Business Development
A skill set or a number of tasks and processes aimed at identifying, developing and implementing growth opportunities.
Project Management
Discipline of planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
Written Communication
Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Oral Communication
Express information (e.g. facts or ideas) to an individual or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information e.g. technical, sensitive, and controversial); make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others and respond appropriately.
Attention to Detail
Capable of carrying out a given task identifying and collecting all details necessary to get the task done well.
Interpersonal Skills
The ability to make and maintain personal and community relationships with co-workers at a level which allows the individual to achieve work-related goals. The ability and willingness to be of assistance to work toward a common goals.
Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration.
Basis of rating: You will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. If you are eligible, you will receive a numerical rating based on your on-line responses to the assessment questions. These responses must be substantiated by your resume. If you do not respond to the assessment questions you may be rated ineligible.
NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
To preview the assessment questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.
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