Policy Officer/Senior Policy Officer (Threshold Programs), MC-301-4B/4A

JobSummary

This position is located in the Threshold Programs Division (THP) of the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-12/13, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4B/4A which is generally equal to GS-12/13.

LowGrade

12

HighGrade

13

PromotionPotential

13

OrganizationCodes

OT/MI00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-competitive

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

If you are looking to be a part of a dynamic team environment then MCC is the place for you! Visit our WEBSITE at www.mcc.gov to see the life changing projects that our staffs are undertaking. MCC's mission is to reduce poverty through economic growth. The Millennium Challenge Corporation is an independent U.S. government agency focused on advancing America's economic and strategic interests through results-driven foreign assistance. MCC's grants support large-scale infrastructure, strategic reforms, and economic modernization. MCC delivers measurable returns to both recipients and U.S. taxpayers -expanding commercial opportunities for U.S. businesses, reducing the influence of competitors, and reinforcing global environments aligned with American values. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results. MCC Values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas. These values define how we behave 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.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• As a Policy Officer you will perform a variety of assignments to support the overall management of the Threshold Programs division and the operation of country teams in the development and implementation of specific threshold programs. You will: Support country teams in the development and implementation of threshold programs under the direction of the team leader and in coordination with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts from within MCC and external consultants. Coordinate the activities of members to ensure timely achievement of program milestones, such as analyses, concept notes, project designs, investment memos, board approvals, signings, disbursement requests, procurements, program reviews, and closeouts. Provide technical and logistical support for team meetings, country missions, management reviews, and special events, working with other MCC divisions or country counterparts as needed. Compile complex and highly technical information from country teams to prepare timelines, implementation plans, budgets, reports, and narrative and statistical materials needed for on-going division planning and program monitoring and evaluation. Direct the procurement and management of external consultants and service providers necessary for country and division needs, including liaising with contracts and grants management staff and acting as a contracting officer's representative, as needed. Draft briefing papers, talking points, and background materials on threshold countries and current and closed threshold programs. Contribute to MCC knowledge management and learning by designing, developing and implementing systems (and databases) to organize, consolidate and share data used to fulfill internal and external reporting requirements and maintain a library of documents specific to country projects. Ensure that requests for information and data are tracked and completed and that documentation is published, updated, organized, and distributed as required. Coordinate logistical preparations for travel to threshold countries, to include the production of briefing books, background papers, briefers, remarks, talking points, and other documents as required. Monitor trends and best practices in development and bring them to the attention of appropriate MCC staff. Represent MCC at meetings with other U.S. Government agencies, donors, and the development community. Ensure that the external Threshold Programs website and individual country pages, as well as intranet site, are accurate and up to date. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire.The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as Minimum Qualifications Oral Communication Technical Competence Writing Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified

HowToApply

For tips on preparing your resume see: For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/). Your resume should not exceed two pages in length and meet all requirements listed in the job announcement (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you'll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system. Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/08/2026.

WhatToExpectNext

Upon receipt of the online questionnaire, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will assess your experience and transcript(s) (if appropriate), identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interview. We will notify you by email after each of these steps have been completed. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the deadline for applications. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work.

RequiredDocuments

The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement: Resume - Applicants are encouraged to utilize resumes created using information contained in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/). Your resume should not exceed two pages in length and meet all requirements listed in the job announcement (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). Unofficial college transcripts - if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment. Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) if applying under VEOA or VRA. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to:https://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Copy of SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (such as promotion, reassignment, within-grade increase, or new appointment which shows your tenure/status, grade, salary/pay). If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Eligible ICTAP/CTAP employees within the commuting area must submit proof of eligibility. See http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/#transition Persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (e.g., service with the Government Accountability Office {GAO}, Peace Corps, etc.) should indicate the type of appointment on your application and provide supporting documentation as provided by that authority. See https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/ If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or presidential appointee employee), you must submit a copy of a your SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent appointment (position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee, agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment, etc.).

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

OtherInformation

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. Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified. 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. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

HRApplications@mcc.gov

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness