Program Officer - Personal Services Contractor

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM OFFICERS

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) provides technical assistance to developing and transitional countries in five functional areas: banking and financial services, budget and financial accountability, economic crimes, government debt and infrastructure finance, and revenue administration. OTA is seeking detail-oriented administrative and program support staff to serve as Program Officers for its Washington, DC-based technical assistance program. The individuals selected will be hired under personal services contracts.

OTA carries out its technical assistance projects in developing and transitional countries through both resident and intermittent advisors in over 50 countries. The Program Officer is a headquarters staff position that supports OTA’s broad range of international technical assistance projects.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Program Officers provide administrative support and logistical assistance for multiple overseas projects in one of the five functional areas. The Program Officer assists in the deployment of expert advisors who implement the overseas projects. This includes maintaining advisor contracts; arranging travel and other logistical needs of advisors; and communicating with advisors in the field, U.S. embassies and other U.S. government partners on a regular basis.

For each assigned project, the Program Officer is responsible for formulating and drafting annual project proposals and budgets and monitoring project contracts and expenditures. The Program Officer is also responsible for supporting and monitoring project activities; maintaining the historical record of all projects; preparing briefings and reports on assigned projects for internal and external distribution; and planning conferences and meetings.

This position supports the operations of OTA headquarters in Washington, DC. Based on instruction from the COR, and within OTA policy, the Contractor will work at OTA office space, the Contractor’s facility, and/or travel for temporary duty domestically or internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration, international affairs, or other relevant subject matter; two to five years of work experience, preferably in project coordination, event or logistics management, or administration of U.S. government foreign assistance, NGO operations, international development, or governmental budgeting and financial management.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet development, as well as some experience with information sharing technology such as SharePoint and video conferencing.
• Interpersonal skills in collaborating as part of a team.
• The ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight timeframes and deadlines.

In addition, the following experience/knowledge is not required but is preferred:

• Master’s degree in public administration, international affairs, or other relevant subject matter
• Experience drafting project proposals, formulating budgets, and tracking expenditures.
• International experience in the public, private, or non-profit sectors, particularly in developing/emerging markets.
• Experience working with financial management information systems.
• Familiarity with financial management and economic concepts

Foreign language ability is a plus.

Please note:  These are PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR positions; NOT civil service positions.

U.S. citizenship is required.

SALARY: The position is equivalent to a GS 9/11/12 ladder. In accordance with program regulations and based on demonstrated salary history, the current hourly rate is from $33.84 to $63.80 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 (individuals) should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov. Companies should not submit resumes on behalf of individuals. For consideration, emailed applications should not be sent, or contain a cc, to any OTA, IRS, or other government personnel or email address(es).

Please reference Solicitation 2099AB27R00001 on your cover letter and resume. When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: “Solicitation 2099AB27R00001 – 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.

No phone calls please and no hand carries. This announcement is open and continuous until March 31, 2027, although selections may be made in advance of that date.

Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and must maintain SAM registration.

The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.