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Summary This position is located in the Domestic & International Security Division, within the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-13/14, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4A/3B which is generally equal to GS-13/14. Responsibilities As the International Security Officer, serves as a Regional International Security Officer and reports to the Director of International Security (DIS) and Programs and provides direct support to the Resident Country Directors, Threshold Country Directors, and Regional Country Team Lead/Directors within their assigned countries of responsibilities. The International Security Officer: Assesses MCC's current security risks overseas and identifies risk management and mitigation measures. Provides technical expertise in the development of rules and procedures governing safety and security. Provides updates on trends, issues or concerns. Coordinates overseas security efforts in collaboration with MCC's Resident Country Directors, the US Embassy Regional Security Officers, and the accountable entities. Develops and fosters close working relationships with the accountable entity's Security Managers. Conducts routine audits of MCC and accountable entity security policies, procedures, and operations which will include assessing activities and work sites throughout an MCC Country of Operation. Provides technical guidance in the implementation of new security rules and procedures, including communication and outreach to staff. Serves as the technical expert on international security programs policy issues. Reviews, advises, and coordinates on a broad range of security threat policies, procedures, and issues. Develops and maintains MCC security policies, procedures, health and safety in the office, and assist with development of and needed in-country travel policies for the Accountable Entity's security managers to follow. Prepares written reports and/or oral briefings to present information in a concise and coherent manner to agency, interagency, accountable entities, and international partners. Travels to assigned MCC overseas posts to provide technical assistance, advice, guidance, direction, audits, and recommendations in support of MCC programs. Responds on short notice (Under 12 hours), to assigned posts as a result of emergent, exigent, and /or emergency situations to support MCC overseas operations. Provides oversight for the accountability and maintenance of classified materials in accordance with applicable directives, regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for pay band 4A applicants must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: providing technical advice on international security programs and operations or in a in variety of environments and locations; assessing safety and security risks and identifying mitigation measures; representing the organization on interagency committees, task forces, and periodic meetings in support of security programs; developing and recommending contingency plans necessary for rapid response to emergencies or security issues; and developing, implementing and updating security policies and procedures. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. To qualify for pay band 3B applicants must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4A (GS-13) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: serving as a technical expert and providing advice to management officials on international security programs and operations or in a in variety of environments and locations; assessing safety and security risks and identifying mitigation measures; representing the organization on interagency committees, task forces, and periodic meetings in support of security programs; developing and recommending contingency plans necessary for rapid response to emergencies or security issues; and developing, implementing and updating security policies and procedures. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Desirable: Fluency in French, Portuguese, and Spanish (please include level of proficiency, speaking and writing, in your resume). Time-in-Grade: Time-in-grade requirements apply. Applicants must have one year of Federal service equivalent to or GS- 12 to be eligible for pay band MC- 4A. Applicants must have one year of Federal service equivalent to or GS- 13 to be eligible for pay band MC- 3BA. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area. The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/compensation/. Education Additional Information Responds on short notice (Under 12 hours), to assigned posts as a result of emergent, exigent, and /or emergency situations to support MCC overseas operations. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments. If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments. Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. "The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position." Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification. Pay: Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450). Probationary/Trial Period: You may be required to serve a one-year probationary/trial period. Government Travel Card - You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.