Summary This position is located in the Economic Analysis Division (EA) of the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to SES/SL, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band MC-2C which is generally equal to SES/SL in pay only. This position will be filled under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). Responsibilities You will serve as a Managing Director and member of the DPE management team, with responsibility for managing the Economic Analysis (EA) Division. The Managing Director for EA: Recommends overall policy and strategic direction for the division, taking on responsibilities as assigned by, and reporting directly to, the Deputy Vice President for Evaluation (DVP-Evaluation) in DPE. Oversees the preparation and dissemination of timely, accurate and evidence-based economic guidance and analysis in support of MCC program design, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation. Serves as a recognized Agency expert on a broad range of economic topics and as a senior advisor to the DVP-Evaluation and Agency leaders. Provides strategic and technical advice to MCC officials and staff on a wide variety of economic issues. Coordinates closely with the DVP-Evaluation and the MCC Chief Economist, in formulating short- and long-range strategic goals for the EA Division and for DPE as well as in the provision of strategic advice to MCC leadership. Assists the DVP-Evaluation and the Chief Economist to direct formulation, dissemination, revision, and archiving of MCC policies and guidance for the design and implementation of microeconomic analysis in the Agency (e.g., beneficiary analysis, cost benefit analysis). Maintains regular contact and relations with counterparts/partners in USG agencies, partner countries, and other entities. Assists in coordinating other MCC activities, and represents the agency to governments, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, and academia. Supervises and mentors' economists and other EA staff in the context of MCC's matrix environment where staff are embedded in country teams led by managers in the Department of Compact Operations (DCO). Works together with the DVP-Evaluation in carrying out economic training programs and seminars for MCC staff. Performs administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Ensures a continuing affirmative application of MCC policies concerning equal opportunity. Actively seeks to integrate the work of EA staff with that of the M&E Division and the DCO-led country teams. Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with Resident Country Directors (RCDs) and MD peers in DPE, DCO and other Agency departments. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position has a minimum education requirement. You must have a degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR You must have a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. To qualify for pay band 2C you must also meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 3A (GS-15) 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, examples of this experience are: experience serving as a recognized expert on a broad range of economic topics and as a senior advisor to Agency leaders; experience directing the development, dissemination, revision and archiving of economic analysis (e.g., growth diagnostics, cost-benefit analyses, beneficiary analyses, etc.); experience directing and supervising a staff; experience preparing and approving comprehensive reports that provide recommendations in complex and critical areas of economic analysis; familiarity with a variety of statistical analysis software packages (e.g., STATA, SAS, R); and experience representing the agency to governments, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), partner countries and academia. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. 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 This position will be filled under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) - Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under DHA. Any qualified applicant may be selected without regard to competitive rating and ranking, veterans' preference, and "rule of three" procedures. 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. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. If the position is advertised with promotion potential, the selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied. DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: 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. Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450). You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business. Selectee may be required to complete a probationary/trial period.