Foreign Affairs Officer – Direct Hire Authority

Job title:

Foreign Affairs Officer – Direct Hire Authority

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryLocated in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, under the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Finance and Development, in the Office of Investment Affairs (EB/IFD/OIA).This serves as public notice for the use of OPM’s Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.OverviewOpen & closing dates01/08/2025 to 01/14/2025Salary$139,395 – $181,216 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14LocationRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – Overseas and domestic travel may be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential14Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberHRSC/EB-2025-0006Control number826963100This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.Duties

• Serves as a recognized expert throughout the Department and foreign affairs community in responsible business conduct and other aspects of international investment policy.
• Analyzes a variety of geopolitical factors to provide authoritative advice to senior leadership.
• Formulates, guides, and conducts in-depth research on major political, social, economic, and/or military developments in areas of expertise and prepares analyses intended for use by senior-level officers.
• Drafts, presents, and defends policy- relevant analyses for Department and other Federal officials. Provides briefings and written products to top management officials and serves as a liaison with key Bureau staff.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

QualificationsApplicants must meet all the 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.Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods. OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. OR Have completed at least 4 years of appropriate experience in one OR more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. (NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.) Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 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 working with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
• Experience participating in U.S. interagency coordination on responsible business conduct
• Experience leading U.S. efforts in multilateral initiatives related to responsible business conduct

Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: .Additional information· For at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.· If eligible, 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 similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$139395 – 181216 per year

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:37:19 GMT

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