PSC - REGIONAL MANAGER, NEW DELHI, INDIA

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is seeking a U.S. citizen to serve as a Regional Manager for South Asia under a Personal Services Contract based in New Delhi, India, with potential travel throughout the region and to the United States. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance, and applicants must be U.S. citizens without dual citizenship unless disclosed. The contract, solicited under number 1131PL26R0041 with a NAICS code of 541690, has a total anticipated performance period of five years, structured as one base period and four optional one-year extensions contingent upon satisfactory performance, funding availability, and continued need. The salary is set at the GS-14 Step 10 or GS-15 Step 10 equivalent, with associated hardship differential, FICA/Medicare contributions, and partial government contribution toward health and life insurance as specified. In addition to base pay, reimbursement of up to $300 for pre-contract expenses like visas and medical exams is permitted with prior approval. Proposals must be submitted by June 25, 2026, via email to contractproposals@ustda.gov with the subject line “1131PL26R0041, SOUTH ASIA PSC” using only .doc or .pdf formats. Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV/resume explicitly detailing relevant experience, proof of education and qualifications, three non-family professional references with contact details, salary history reflecting base pay only, and at least two original writing samples of 500–1,000 words demonstrating the ability to communicate complex ideas to the public. A Bachelor’s degree is a mandatory pass/fail requirement, and incomplete submissions will be disqualified. The evaluation awards up to 40 points for work experience and 10 for education, with a total of 100 points allocated across factors including technical knowledge and professional presentation. The contractor is responsible for quality control and professional standards of integrity, and will report directly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative while performing duties that include project development, USTDA program implementation, coordination with U.S. Embassies and private sector partners, supervision of local staff, and submission of monthly briefs and annual work plans. The contractor must also maintain active SAM.gov registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, comply with all applicable FAR clauses including security, labor standards, employment verification, privacy training, and anti-fraud provisions, and adhere to record