U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICERS The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking detail-oriented administrative and program support staff to serve as Senior Program Officers for its Washington, DC-based technical assistance program. The persons selected will be hired under personal services contracts . The Office of Technical Assistance provides overseas technical assistance to over 50 countries in five functional areas: economic crimes, government debt issuance and management, budget and financial accountability, banking and financial services, and revenue policy and revenue administration. OTA carries out its technical assistance projects in developing and transitional countries through both resident and intermittent advisors. The Senior Program Officer is a headquarters staff position that supports OTA’s broad range of international technical assistance projects. SCOPE OF POSITION Senior Program Officers provide a comprehensive slate of contracting, budgeting, travel, administrative and logistical support for multiple overseas projects. Additionally, they perform analytical studies and operational program resource work, conduct and coordinate special projects, provide training and support to OTA’s Program Officers, and provide management with a variety of support functions. The position is located in Washington, DC. Some international travel may be expected. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have a degree in public administration, international affairs, or other relevant subject matter and at least five years of related work experience. Ideal candidates will display knowledge of governmental budgeting and financial management; knowledge of and experience with the development of program objectives, work plans and budgets; skill in working with decision makers; ability to exercise judgment in all phases of analysis; skill in collaborating as part of a team; ability to train and support staff; ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight timeframes and deadlines; and understanding and knowledge of travel and logistics support requirements for international assistance projects. This position also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as facility with word processing, spreadsheets, and experience with financial management information systems. Foreign language ability is a plus. Please note: These are PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR positions; NOT civil service positions. U.S. citizenship is required. SALARY : In accordance with program regulations and based on demonstrated salary history, salaries range from $41.37 to $63.95 per hour. Background checks and Security Clearance: Secret Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate level of security clearance. Successful applicants must be able to obtain State Department medical clearance for worldwide travel. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to:
[email protected] or by mail to: Office of Technical Assistance ATTN: Recruitment Coordinator 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20006 If applying by email, submit documents to
[email protected] ONLY. For consideration, emailed applications must not be sent, or contain a cc, to any OTA, IRS, or other government personnel or email address(es). Please reference Solicitation 2032K821R00002 on your cover letter and resume . When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation 2032K821R00002 – Senior Program Officer – Applicant’s Last Name, First Name . Emails received not containing this subject line will be deemed non-responsive and will not be forwarded to the program office/selection official(s) for consideration. Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. This announcement is open and continuous until December 31, 2020 although selections may be made in advance of that date. The U.S. government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.