Associate Director (Program Financial Services), Mc-301-3B

Summary
This position is located in the in the Program Financial Services Unit, Sector Operations Division within the Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3b which is generally equal to GS-14.
This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities such as the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Disabilities Program, etc.
Duties
You will be responsible for ensuring that US Government funds are properly planned, budgeted, obligated, expended in MCC foreign assistance programs, and for working with staff in the execution of financial management and related functions throughout the program lifecycle (i.e., development, implementation, and closure). Work assignments will include:

• Conducting due diligence of the host country's financial management systems and structures. Incorporating proposed due diligence recommendations into final project design.
• Providing guidance to the host country counterparts in establishing the financial management structure needed to implement the program. Ensuring that measures to prevent fraud, waste and abuse are implemented.
• Coordinating with the project team to create and deploy financial models to develop quarterly, annual and multi-year financial plans. Establishing quarterly and annual forecasts.
• Analyzing financial reports. Coordinating with the project team to review financial results and forecasts. Identifying trends in financial performance and recommending improvement. Interpreting financial data with comparative analyses through variance reports.
• Reviewing project procurements for financial and operational risks, compliance with MCC policies and price reasonableness.
• Overseeing the development, implementation and closeout of grant facilities.
• Ensuring that the recipient of foreign assistance complies with compact terms, national and international laws, regulations and policies and procedures.
• Formulating policies and operational procedures regarding the financial management of funds provided to eligible countries under the terms of a compact including plans to improve program policies, practices, methods, and organizational structure.
• Preparing reports and/or analyses regarding financial management policies and positions for senior management, the Board of Directors or interested stakeholders.
• Arranging financial audits of MCC-funded projects and activities. Ensuring that audit queries are responded to in a timely manner. Confirming that any audit recommendations are implemented via corrective action plans.
• Working to improve the quality of financial reports between MCC and its Accountable Entities. Visiting project sites in recipient countries to ensure financial controls and procedures are in place and MCC donor requirements are complied with.
• Identifying technical assistance and capacity building needs of financial management counterparts in recipient countries.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

Qualifications
To qualify for pay band 3b applicants must also meet the following:
Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4a (GS-13) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: experience working with international governmental or international organization financial management systems and auditing practices; experience evaluating the adequacy of financial management systems and structures; experience developing policies and operational procedures regarding the financial management of funds; experience analyzing the effectiveness of financial management systems and making recommendations for improvement; experience working collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and with staff of other USG agencies, counterpart country institutions, and multi-lateral development institutions. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.
Time-in-Grade: Time-in-grade requirements apply. You must have one year of Federal service equivalent to or GS- 13 to be eligible for pay band MC- 3b.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.
A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:

• The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position.
• The selectee's overall experience in a particular area.
• The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay bandSee information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands).
Additional information

• RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. "The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position."
• Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
• Pay: Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
• The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
• Selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
• PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
• Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
• Probationary/Trial Period: You may be required to serve a one-year probationary/trial period.
• Government Travel Card - You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire.The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as

• Oral Communication
• Technical Competence
• Writing

Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

• 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
  
  • Applicants are encouraged to include information in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder
    (http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
  • Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) if applying under VEOA or VRA. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to:https://www.fedshirevets.gov/
  • Copy of SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (such as promotion, reassignment, within-grade increase, or new appointment which shows your tenure/status, grade, salary/pay).
  • If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Eligible ICTAP/CTAP employees within the commuting area must submit proof of eligibility. See http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/#transition
  • Persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (e.g., service with the Government Accountability Office {GAO}, Peace Corps, etc.) should indicate the type of appointment on your application and provide supporting documentation as provided by that authority. See https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  Candidates are encouraged to include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder to ensure that you have submitted a complete application. For tips on preparing your resume see: For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/).
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