Policy Officer (Europe)
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Office of Foreign Policy (OFP) and will be responsible for coordinating interagency policy-related work that impacts DFC operations. The incumbent serves as the policy lead for Europe undertaking special projects at the request of the OFP Vice President and the Managing Director of Foreign Policy; and assists with formulation and implementation of major DFC policies activities and objectives.
As a Policy Officer (Europe) you will:
- Provide senior leadership and investment officers expertise and counsel on issues and initiatives in the European region including but not limited to DFCs priority sectors; geopolitical and diplomatic issues; regional groupings and strategies; security issues; and countering strategic competition in the region.
- Provide such knowledge expertise and counsel through timely and cogent written products and briefings verbal briefings and other staffing for internal and external stakeholder to include Congress and the media.
- Coordinate and collaborate with country and regional colleagues in adjacent U.S. government agencies (especially with State Department U.S. Embassies Treasury Commerce EXIM Department of War and USTDA).
- Assist DFC business colleagues to identify and mitigate issues impacting DFCs investments especially when issues can be mitigated by liaising with foreign governments.
Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitability for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Within 30 days of your start date you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
- This position will require foreign travel to developing countries
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.
TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government or former career or career-conditional employees who have a break in service of less than one year are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).
You may qualify at the GS-14 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following:
- Experience coordinating with the interagency on political economic commercial development and/or national security issues related to the European region; and
- Experience preparing thorough written documents for principal briefings and communicating and interacting with high-level officials.
Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
This announcement may be used to fill similar positions if additional vacancies occur.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and
3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information: Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities
- OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities please visit and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit for more information.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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 Experience:
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