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Position Title
Managing Director Strategy Execution
Agency
Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
Announcement Number
24-OCE-DE-12323503-VV Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 23, 2024 to Monday, March 4, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
2. Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.

A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
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3. Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
Recruitment Source
1. How did you learn about this job opportunity? (limit characters)
2. If you selected 'Other' in the preceding question, please tell us where you heard about this job opportunity. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
3. Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-14 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, the specialized experience is defined as follows: utilizing quantitative data to manage and oversee the execution of enterprise-wide initiatives related to business improvements, agency strategic planning, or portfolio management strategies that includes experience in international development, foreign policy, development finance, or private sector.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Utilize strategic planning process and performance metrics to drive strategic plan changes or investment choices.
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5. Identify new systems for portfolio management to support successful strategy implementation.
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6. Contribute to the formulation of agency policy in the areas of strategy development and/or portfolio and business planning.
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7. Provide project management capacity to support successful implementation of organizational strategic goals across a range of topics, such as operations, investment processes, budget and/or staffing.
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8. Lead projects to develop and implement a organizational strategy for short- and long-term initiatives.
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9. Collaborate with agency offices to implement and execute a corporate development strategy designed to invest in emerging markets.
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10. Enable successful implementation of organization and operational change to advise on operations strategy or continuous improvement process.
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11. Utilize processes, tools, and/or formal mechanisms to effectively monitor and manage results.
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12. Conduct data analyses to determine the best approach to support project proposals, organizational goals, or growth plans.
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13. Conduct briefings to senior leaders to advise on key management initiatives or implementation of agency strategy having broad impact on agency operations.
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14. Deliver presentations or information forums to explain operational changes and implementing guidance on organizational strategy or growth plans.
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15. Provide guidance to business lines in the implementation and execution of business development plan.
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16. Represent the agency in business and/or inter-agency matters to negotiate solutions on behalf of the agency.
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17. Develop and support implementation of key initiatives that enable successful execution of organization strategy.
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18. Lead an agency in the implementation and execution of strategic planning.
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19. Manage project activities to shape strategic planning messaging for internal and external audiences.
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20. Identify pain points for analysis to prioritize resolution.
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