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Summary Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. Responsibilities Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. The Senior Program Advisor position plays a leading role in EXIM's newly mandated "China and Transformational Exports Program (CTEP). The Vice President is responsible for working with key Agency officials to advance the United States' economic security and comparative leadership in the world. Conducts special assignments as directed by the Counselor to the Chairman and Senior Vice President for the Program on China and Transformational Exports. The Senior Program Advisor engages with senior EXIM leadership on competition with China and U.S. economic security, and efforts to advance the nation's comparative leadership in the world regarding China and several transformational export sectors. The incumbent is responsible for assisting EXIM's leadership in keeping America strong by empowering U.S. businesses and workers to compete successfully against entities backed by the People's Republic of China. Duties include, but are not limited to: In coordination with the Senior Advisor for National Security, supports EXIM engagement in the interagency policy development process relating to China, including by representing EXIM at select policy coordination committee (PCC) meetings, and supporting EXIM's senior-most leaders' engagement at National Securities Council Deputies and Principals meetings. Supports Program efforts with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems (NAC) to support the Congressional mandate that the NAC "shall ensure that Bank authorizations pursuant to the Program on China and Transformational Exports are considered or reviewed expeditiously, consistent with the other credit standards required by law." On behalf of the Program specifically, and EXIM generally, articulate the EXIM value proposition, build and maintain lasting interagency ties (both with entities that know EXIM well and those that do not), and further integrate EXIM into coordinated whole-of-government efforts pursuant to the United States Strategic Approach to the People's Republic of China. Particular focus will be on integration and opportunity development with numerous elements of the White House Office as well as with the Development Finance Corporation, United States Agency for International Development, State Department, and Department of Defense. Establishes and maintains strategic relationships, and in close coordination with the banking team, identifies and develops deals so that U.S. businesses successfully compete against Chinese state-backed entities in transformational export sectors. Focuses on supporting relationships and deals with U.S. exporters from transformational export sectors that engaged with EXIM through the Strengthening American Competitiveness Initiative. Builds ties and maintains relationships with key trade associations, think tanks, and other influencers. Builds consensus and identifies opportunities among interagency partners, including the intelligence community, State (including diplomatic posts), Treasury, Commerce, DOD, National Economic Council, National Security Council, OMB, Development Finance Corporation, and Millennium Challenge Corporation among others. Develops substance for and supports the execution of mission-critical China-competition-related conferences, trade missions, and related events, as well as engagement with EXIM field offices in key markets. Engages and builds relationships with foreign counterparts. Solicits, reviews, and analyzes classified intelligence and sensitive, but unclassified competitive intelligence on matters related to the Program. Engages with the Intelligence Community, think tanks, academia, and private sector sources, including at conferences and external events, in order to ensure that the Program team has the information and insight it needs to be successful, including through written and in-person briefings. Briefs and consults with Congress and fulfills Congressional all mandates in coordination with the Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs. Coordinates with and supports the office of the Chief Banking Officer, Deal Team staff, and exporter representatives to identify and attract prospective Program-related transactions. Maintains and refines a Program-related deal pipeline and supports EXIM's engagement in the DC Central Deal Team. Develops and supports conferences, trade missions, and related events, as well as engagement with field offices in key markets. Supports EXIM engagement in the interagency policy development process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-15: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes: Experience in formulation and/or coordination of national and international security policies Experience with International Government Affairs Experience with international trade, international business, and/or market access issues for U.S. exporters Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-15 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 09/20/2024, the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: Career Transition (ICTAP/CTAP) Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: 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 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, please click here.