Senior Program Officer (Finance Investment and Trade), MC-301-4A

Millennium Challenge Corporation • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is in the Infrastructure, Environment and Private Sector (IEPS) Division, Finance, Investment and Trade (FIT) Division, Department of Compact Operations (DCO), at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The position is pay band 4A, generally equivalent to GS-13. The officer supports international development programs and investments, including private-sector and blended-finance activities, working with in-country counterparts, foreign governments, and private-sector actors.

The role contributes to program design, economic reforms, and alignment of financing with national development goals. It includes research and analysis, contract and budget oversight, procurement support, project monitoring, financial analysis, and communication with stakeholders and senior staff. Some domestic and international travel may be required. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance and a government contractor-issued travel card.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience relevant to the duties and comparable to MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) or an equivalent level.
• Specialized experience may include providing advice, guidance, and operational support for implementing international assistance programs and investments; monitoring and maintaining reports and project results and providing oral or written summaries; reviewing and tracking program funding or investments, including spending data and cost trends; and searching databases for information and responding to inquiries about program or project activities.
• One year of Federal service equivalent to GS-12 or equivalent is required to meet time-in-grade requirements for Pay Band MC-4A.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor-issued travel card for official business.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and document relevant experience in their resume or application.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak and write in Spanish or French; applicants should include the language and proficiency level in their resume.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on program design to support economic reforms and align financing with national development goals.
• Prepare documents for consultant hiring and manage related contracts.
• Address procurement problems that require interpretation or adaptation.
• Analyze established programs and support administrative planning activities.
• Develop and support operational relationships with foreign governments and private-sector actors to advance innovative development programs.
• Conduct research and analysis in specialized program areas and compose customized written responses to inquiries.
• Analyze needs, design programs, secure funding, and evaluate the impact of development initiatives.
• Manage and execute work assignments related to Private Sector and Blended Finance activities with in-country counterparts.
• Manage contracts, track deliverables, review quarterly disbursement requests for programmatic activities, and monitor Compact budgets and procurement plans.
• Monitor and track projects and provide oral or written reports to senior staff.
• Assist with preparing data for country-by-country quarterly portfolio reviews.
• Review program funding and spending data and develop cost information reflecting program trends.
• Analyze financial status reports to assess overall program status.
• Design, implement, and manage project financing, budget support, and results-based financing.
• Identify issues related to international development, blended finance, and development finance, and gather information from diverse sources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• A one-time recruitment bonus may be authorized for a selectee who is not a current federal employee, subject to a service agreement.
• A one-time relocation bonus may be authorized for a current federal employee, subject to a service agreement.
• Credit toward annual leave accrual may be available based on prior work experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed