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ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 11-0346-DWH APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08/30/2011 JOB LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00-$115,742.00 OPEN DATE: 08/16/2011 TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit Help WHO MAY APPLY: Status Eligibles Help NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13

WHO ARE WE? The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has a long history of extending a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the United States around the world - and shows the world our true character as a nation.

WHAT ARE WE? USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, DC, USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in four regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID employs individuals in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as through Personal Service Contracts for service in Washington, DC and overseas.

WHERE ARE WE? USAID's headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. We are located right on the Federal Triangle Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and Washington Monument. There is also a physical fitness facility and food court on site.

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USAID is creating a workplace environment where every employee is valued and accepted, where management practices are inclusive rather than exclusive, and where differences are not only accepted but utilized to strengthen Agency performance.

Applicants must meet all of the specialized qualification requirements in order to receive consideration for this position.

Can you picture yourself working for a Government Agency that has a long history of extending a helping hand to people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live a free and democratic country? If you are an energetic individual who is interested in making a positive change in the world, you can do that here! The time is now for you to help make a difference! For applicants who are current or former Federal Employees the required documents that must be received by the close date of this announcement are (please electronically attach them to your application): SF50 for proof of Career/Career Conditional Federal appointment Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing your full performance level or career ladder. Your SF 50 MUST verify current grade, promotion potential, reinstatement eligibility or highest federal civilian grade. Please DO NOT send Awards or Pay Adjustment SF-50s. Please electronically attach these documents directly to your application or fax to 253-573-9869.

This vacancy announcement maybe used to fill more than one vacancy.

Status eligibles may apply under vacancy announcement number AID-11-0346-DWH for consideration.

DUTIES:

Accomplishes work related to the management of centrally administered development assistance programs/projects. Programs/projects may be targeted toward a specific country/situation, or they may be targeted to a specific development problem and provide for Mission "buy-in."

Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives. Designs and/or maintains methods, approaches, and processes to implement the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and providing a means for the agency to link its resources and performance results. Applies financial principles, theories, and concepts to the management of funding to address problems in attaining program management goals. Implements overall system improvements in the financial management of funds. Proposes changes in program scope and provides advice on the interpretation and application of existing policies and procedures for the funds. Prepares reports and information for management. Brings trends to the attention of management.

Coordinates information for the formulation, revision, and execution of annual organizational budget projections. Analyzes problems as they relate to fiscal management and program operations of the organization. Reviews work metrics, unit costs, rate structure, job validity, and production indices in support of fiscal and managerial policies and procedures.