Summary DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022. This position is part of the US. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of the Chief Executive (OCE). As a Strategy Associate you will be responsible for helping to drive the agency's investment and portfolio strategy. Responsibilities Assist in identifying DFC's portfolios across markets, sectors, and regions to maximize development impact and advance strategic priorities. Assist in researching and benchmarking industry best practices, conduct research and analysis, and coordinate internally with other relevant stakeholders including clients, peer development finance institutions, other U.S. government agencies, and industry key opinion leaders. Assist in identifying metrics and goals that should measure the success of our portfolio across financial, impact, and strategic measures. Conduct modeling and analysis to measure DFC's metrics and goals. Analyze the tactical and operational planning processes through which measures are established to assess DFC's accomplishments of its strategic objectives. Analyze data to assess the state of DFC program and policy operations. Assist in analyzing and identifying recommendations on the development of timely and comprehensive plans which represent the most efficient and effective use of human, physical and financial resources, and work effectively with other offices to achieve common objectives and assure that allocated resources are efficiently deployed and productively utilized. Support the Chief of Staff (COS) and Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) on priority strategic needs to support the organization's data and strategy capabilities. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that includes all of the following: 1. Experience developing processes related to business improvements or agency strategic planning; AND 2. Experience providing services to assist organizations improve performance metrics and/or experience assisting in the development of investment strategy, such as experience gained in a bank or investment fund, development finance, or impact investment; AND 3. Experience gathering raw data to create analytical models using software such as excel or similar. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes all of the following: 1. Experience developing methods for strategy execution and implementing those methods to advance organizational strategies AND 2. Experience providing services to improve organizational performance and/or experience developing and executing investment strategy, such as experience gained in consulting, a bank or investment fund, impact investment, or development finance; AND 3. Experience conducting project-based performance improvement plans; AND 4. Experience developing and analyzing proficiency models or excel-based data. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 24-OCE-ST-12409514-VV using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp). If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility showing type of discharge/character of service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit documentation from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing type of discharge/character of service and your disability percentage. You may also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the documents listed in this form to support the claim for veteran preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/). Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.