USDA Foreign Service Assessment Review

This project will contribute to USDA's Foreign Service (FS) workforce development and productivity by providing a systematic and relevant Foreign Service Assessment process at the FP-04 Class (GS-12 grade equivalent). The 2016 USDA Foreign Service Assessment will target a worldwide population (i.e., USDA or other Federal GS-employees, as well as candidates from the private and non-profit/public service sectors through an announcement on USAJOBS).

The Contractor shall provide services in three main areas. First, the Contractor will review and evaluate five exams -- group exercise, advocacy, structured interview, client services, and leadership/supervision. The Contractor will make recommendations for improvements of these tools, and, as necessary, develop new testing content. Second, the contractor will recommend improvements throughout the assessment process, coordinate training materials, and provide training for assessors, as well as coordinate the assessment schedule and be on site to run the first two days of the assessment. Finally, the Contractor will provide a summary of the assessment and recommendations for improvements.