Program Officers

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking administrative and program support staff to serve as Program Officers for its Washington, DC-based technical assistance program. The persons selected will be hired under personal services contracts. The Office of Technical Assistance provides overseas advisors to over 30 countries in five functional areas: financial crimes, government debt issuance and management, public sector budgeting and financial management, banking and financial services, and revenue policy and administration. Program Officers provide administrative support and logistical assistance for overseas resident and intermittent advisors in one of the five functional areas. Duties include: coordinating travel and other logistical needs of advisors; communicating with advisors in the field on a regular basis; formulating and drafting project proposals, monitoring project activities and expenditures, maintaining the historical record of all program activities in assigned countries and regions; preparing briefing and reports on areas of responsibility for internal and external distribution; and planning conferences and meetings. The ideal candidate will have a degree in international affairs, public administration, or other relevant subject matter; two to five years of work experience, preferably in project coordination or management in connection with USG foreign assistance or NGO foreign operations; excellent written and oral communication skills as well as facility with word processing and spread sheets. Budget or accounting experience and foreign language capability are desirable. US citizenship is required. SALARY: In accordance with program regulations and based on demonstrated salary history, starting salaries range from $50,408 to $95,026. Applicants should submit a cover letter, and resume or OF-612 by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance, Attn: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N. W. - 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20220. You must reference Solicitation Number A09-115 on your cover letter, resume or OF-612. No phone calls please. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. These positions are open and continuous until December 31, 2009, although selections will likely be made in advance of that date. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for Program Officers, you must so state in the cover letter to your application. For further information, visit our web site at: www.treasuryota.us. The OF-612 form can also be found at www.opm.gov The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.