Senior Program Officer
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2032K821R00002
- Agency
- Departmental Offices Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 928120 International Affairs
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking to procure personal services contracts for Senior Program Officers to provide administrative, programmatic, and logistical support for its Washington D.C.-based Office of Technical Assistance. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience including budgeting, financial management, and program development. Foreign language ability, proven analytical skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are required. The application deadline is December 31, 2020.
There is no set-aside designation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for Secret level security clearance and State Department worldwide travel medical clearance. Hourly salaries will range from $41.37 to $63.95 based on experience. The positions support over 50 ongoing technical assistance projects in developing countries across 5 functional areas. Selected candidates will provide contracting, budgeting, travel, and training support for multiple overseas projects from the headquarters office in Washington D.C.
Notice text
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: recruitment@ota.treas.gov 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 recruitment@ota.treas.gov 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.
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