Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Humanitarian Business and Management Operations (BHA/HBMO)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Routine telework. This position requires an in-office presence in Washington, DC three days a week.
Open Period: February 8, 2024 – February 21, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment, not to exceed five years; may be considered for two two-year extensions depending on the needs of the service.
Salary: $132,860 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: The Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) is responsible for managing USAID’s overall coordination of legislative and public affairs matters for the Agency. LPA serves as the central point of contact with Congress, the media, interested stakeholders from the international development community, and the American people regarding the Agency’s international development programs and policies. LPA’s Office of Legislative Affairs (LPA/LEG) maintains continuous and close liaison with Members of Congress, personal and committee staff to proactively inform them about USAID programs and policies, and to obtain their views on issues associated with USAID, which are then communicated to the Agency.

Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent develops and recommends congressional outreach efforts to promote USAID’s mission, as appropriate. The incumbent must be prepared to respond adequately on issues of a general or policy nature requiring familiarity with the Administrator and the LPA Assistant Administrator’s position with respect to these issues. Incumbent must exercise tact and discretion in all instances and particularly with respect to admitting insufficient knowledge and requesting time to obtain the facts and respond accordingly. As the Congressional Liaison Officer, you will:

• Develop and recommend congressional outreach efforts to promote USAID’s mission, as appropriate;
• Respond to congressional inquiries adequately on issues of a general or policy nature requiring familiarity with the Administrator and the LPA Assistant Administrator’s position with respect to these issues; and
• Attend hearings and prepare written reports identifying, analyzing, and summarizing key issues.

Specialized Experience: For the Program Officer (Congressional Advisor), FL-0343-02, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the FL-03 (GS-13) grade level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Providing guidance, defending proposals, and engaging Congress on legislative initiatives;
• Coordinating testimony, briefing materials, and written and/or oral communications relating to the development of legislative initiatives to Congress; and
• Applying theories and principles of U.S. foreign policy as it relates to the legislative process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all interactions with Congressional staff and Members;
• Ability to coordinate the preparation of testimony for Congressional hearings;
• Knowledge of Congressional/Legislative position on issues impacting humanitarian assistance; and
• Knowledge of established policies and procedures in the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and activities for staff to ensure that congressional relations are properly understood and represented.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; and
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS), Master’s Degree (MA), or Doctorate Degree with the following years of work experience: BA/BS: nine years of work experience; Master’s: seven years of work experience; or Doctorate: six years of work experience.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter: A candidate is required to submit a cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position.
• Resume/CV: A candidate must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed.
• U.S. Citizenship: A candidate must indicate whether they are a U.S. citizen. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered.

Other Applicable Documents:

• Veteran’s Preference: An applicant claiming Veterans Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.).
• Political Appointee: An applicant serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to Scott Logan at [email protected]. Please use the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: CONGRESSIONAL ADVISOR (CLO), FL-02, LPA/LEG – FL194.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EST, February 21, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All employees are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees are expected to adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and value diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.

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 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.

• 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:
— Scott Logan, LPA/LEG, (202) 615-3785, [email protected]