Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Center for Economics and Market Development (IPI/EMD)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Telework four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: October 15, 2024 – October 29, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years with the potential for two two-year extensions.
Salary: (USD) $163,964 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: Please see Attachment 1.

Description of Position: Please see Attachment 1.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-02/GS-14) of this position;
• Must have a minimum of ten years of work experience in related areas;
• Must have demonstrated mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of trade program effectiveness or the improvement of extremely sensitive and complex trade systems and customs and border controls;
• Must have extensive knowledge of the range of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of a number of the following areas: trade related compliance, trade liberalization and policy reform, trade and investment regulatory reform, customs and border agency reform, technical barriers to trade and standards, and intellectual property rights and business enabling environment;
• Must have experience interacting and negotiating with policy makers in the United States Government regarding supply chain logistics including customs and border controls, international trade, and foreign affairs;
• Must demonstrate evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and team building skills;
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret-level security clearance; and
• Must be able to travel internationally (up to 25 percent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference experience working for or with USAID, or other international development, trade, commerce, or finance organizations.

Interested candidates must the submit the following:

• A resume/CV (candidates must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
• A short written statement of interest (please also state that you are a U.S. citizen);
• Three references;
• Documentation if claiming Veterans’ Preference (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• Documentation if serving as a current/former political appointee (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to [email protected] with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: FSL 01 PRIVATE ENTERPRISE OFFICER (TRADE SPECIALIST) IPI/EMD.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 29, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration. This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

Applicants for Foreign Service Limited positions advertised at the FS-01 level receive salaries within the range specified in the announcement, based on the assessment of their qualifications and the specialized expertise required for their position, in accordance with the standards established in the recent revision to ADS 470, Pay Under the Foreign Service.

USAID Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment
USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.

Additional resources include:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Foreign Service Salaries – Careers (state.gov.)
• Healthcare & Insurance – OPM.gov

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

— Paul Fekete, IPI/EMD, (202) 712-1163, [email protected]