J1 Position Description.pdf

Millennium Challenge Corporation Position Description

Classification: Economist, MC-110-5

Organizational Title: Program Analyst

Position Number:

Introduction:

MCC’s mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in select developing countries with a demonstrated commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC’s partner countries enter into a five-year agreement (Compact) with MCC that includes a plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results.

Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. Our Values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas.

MCC’s values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit of our mission. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our country partners and stakeholders.

This position is located in Economic Analysis within the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The mission of the Policy and Evaluation Department is to provide management oversight for the development and implementation of policy and best practices related to country eligibility, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and policy reform. DPE manages the MCC’s Threshold Program and formulates strategies that leverage MCC impact with foundations; international donors and other U.S. Government agencies.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Economic Analysis Division in conducting economic research and data analysis in support of MCC’s results framework, including constraints analysis, economic rate of return analysis, beneficiary analysis, monitoring and impact evaluation.

Assists in analysis and data cleaning for cost benefit analysis, including the economic rate of return (ERR) and beneficiary analyses; formats, fills documentation gaps, and moves finalized products through the clearance process for publication.

Participates in economic research and special projects for lead economists, department and corporate management when requested.

Presents findings and recommendations to higher graded staff on issues or problems impacting established policies, programs and procedures.

Maintains frequent contacts with coworkers both overseas and in the U.S. to render advice and assistance.

Develops recommendations and proposals designed to resolve issues that are identified in the research and analysis process.

Participates in managing information for results pages on mcc.gov, which includes assisting in drafting new content, reviewing technical data and analysis for a public audience, and coordinating regular updates. Maintains web content for Economic Analysis Division, including management of the clearance process and posting of content.

Maintains updated content on internal servers, including research libraries, consultant databases, and other content as requested.

Monitors and supports the procurement of contractors and consultants when necessary.

Assists in administering the divisional travel budget and handles travel and reimbursement issues for division.

Supports the drafting of position descriptions, advertisement of positions, and movement of administrative steps in hiring staff.

Organizes divisional meetings and coordinates the agenda.

Provides other logistical and administrative support as needed; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position

Understanding of economic analysis and evaluative techniques sufficient to identify, consider and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization.

Ability to use established qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.

Oral and written communication skills to obtain information and discuss issues and operations with supervisors and employees.

Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls

The supervisor and/or higher graded staff assign specific projects in terms of issues, organizations, functions, or work processes to be studied and sets deadlines for completing the work. The supervisor or higher-graded staff provide on-going assistance/guidance on issues or assignments for which precedent studies are not available. The employee plans, coordinates, and carries out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues in accordance with accepted office policies, applicable precedents, organizational concepts, management theory, and occupational training. Work is reviewed in-progress and upon completion for conformance with overall requirements, contribution to the study objectives, consistency of facts and figures, choice of analytical methods, and practicality of recommendations.

Factor 3 - Guidelines

Guidelines consist of procedures, policies, and manuals covering the application of analytical methods and techniques, and reference material, instructions, and regulations covering the subjects involved. The guidelines are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity, requiring the employee to use judgment in choosing, interpreting, and adapting guidelines to specific issues or subjects studied.

Factor 4 - Complexity

The work principally involves dealing with problems and relationships of a procedural nature. Projects usually take place within organizations with related functions and objectives, although organization and work procedures differ from one assignment to the next. Findings and recommendations are based upon analysis of work observations, review of production records or similar documentation, research of precedent studies, and application of standard administrative guidelines.

Factor 5 - Scope and Effect

The purpose of the work is to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to resolve conventional program or organizational issues, problems, or situations. The employee is assigned portions of broader studies, or participates in the evaluation of program effectiveness at the operating or local level.

Completed reports and recommendations influence decisions by higher-graded specialists or managers concerning administrative or program operations.

Factor 6/7 - Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts are with MCC employees, supervisors, and managers as-well-as employees and representatives of private concerns in a moderately structured settings. The purpose of contacts is to provide advice and assistance on non-controversial organization or program-related issues and concerns.

Contacts typically involve such matters as identification of options and alternatives; evaluation of progress in meeting program or organizational goals; or recommendations for resolving administrative problems.

Factor 8 - Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. Travel may be required.

Factor 9 - Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

NOTE: A security clearance is not required at pay band 5. However, a security clearance is required starting at pay band 4C.