Security ClearanceSecret
Duties
Responsible for directing, implementing, coordinating, or overseeing one or more of a variety of management programs impacting the Bureau.,Plans and conducts special studies, personally or through team members, provides advice to managers of headquarters functions, and develops and evaluates policies in assigned areas of responsibility.,Develops policies, issuances, and directives. Responsible for providing oversight and coordinating the identification, analysis and issuance of policies with managers and top level officials of the Bureau .,Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring sophisticated management information systems that focus on the Bureau's progress in executing long and short range plans , implementing policies, and managing programs,Advocates Bureau views and policy positions, takes note of opposing points of view, and develops oral and written reports for Bureau management.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. [If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and polio, to support policy implementation. Experience analyzing and supporting U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives, including interpreting policy guidance and aligning program efforts with strategic priorities. Experience conducting strategic planning and budget integration, including linking program performance metrics to budget formulation, justification, and decision-making processes. Experience supporting U.S. Embassies and collaborating with international partners to advance U.S. policies and programs. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Other Information
For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA) at OAA@state.gov. OAA is responsible for reviewing and adjudicating reasonable accommodation (RA) requests for the Assessment Battery being used for this announcement. RA requests cover additional time on timed sections only. Applicants MUST submit their application before the vacancy closes, even if pending an adjudication decision. Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request is adjudicated to complete the assessment battery. Scores generated after the allotted timeframe will not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy. If a different type of RA is needed, please contact OAA directly at OAA@state.gov. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.