Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Office of the Chief Economist (OCE)
Location of Position: Anywhere in the U.S.
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Employees have the option to telework for up to four days per pay period (two days per work week). The position is eligible for remote work.
Open Period: August 28, 2024 – September 10, 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) $107,657 – $158,097 per year (Washington, DC locality only)
Number of Vacancies: Two

Description of Organization: The independent OCE supports USAID in improving the effectiveness of its programming by bringing stronger economic evidence, theory, and tools to bear on the Agency’s work. Toward this end, OCE promotes the use of high-quality evidence of “cost-effectiveness” (i.e., how much impact does an intervention deliver per dollar spent) in Agency decision-making; promotes the generation of more cost-effectiveness evidence that the Agency is uniquely placed to catalyze; and provides analysis and advice to Agency leadership on pressing macroeconomic issues.

For more information about the position, please see Attachment 1 below.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate whether they are a U.S. citizen. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered; and
• Must be eligible to obtain facility access (no security clearance is required).

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter: A short written statement of interest;
• Resume/CV: Candidates must include the month, day, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed;
• U.S. Citizenship: Candidates must indicate whether they are a U.S. citizen. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered; and
• Transcripts: Candidates must submit transcripts, but may submit official or unofficial transcripts.

Other Applicable Documents:

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

Please submit your application package to Anne Doriscar in OCE at [email protected] with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer (Evidence Advisor) – FL-0343-03.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, September 10, 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.

The salary for the selected candidate will be determined in accordance with ADS 470.3.6, “Pay Under the Foreign Service,” based on the highest degree earned and relevant experience. To facilitate accurate pay setting, resumes must include the month, day, and the year for each position held. Please note that an undergraduate degree is required for consideration at the FS-03 grade level.

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:

— Anne Healy, OCE, [email protected]