Summary DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022. This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC),Office of Health and Agribusiness. As a Director/Associate Director, Health Initiatives, you will be responsible for developing a dynamic Global Health strategy, supporting business development across all product lines for Global Health projects, and establish and maintain business relationships. Responsibilities Note: The position title at the GS-13 level is Associate Director, Health Initiatives, and the position title at the GS-14 level is Director, Health Initiatives. Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to be used by DFC to support idea generation activities and to create high impact around global health platforms. Discusses DFC programs and products with representatives of U.S. and foreign firms who have technical questions concerning programs. Developing and maintaining close relationships focused on mutually shared initiatives and missions, provides training on DFC financing programs to U.S. businesses, foreign government officials, and personnel of the U.S. Embassy and USAID missions abroad. Evaluates and provides feedback to business lines on proposals for HAPI, including early-stage project development opportunities. Supports business development teams through pre-screening and project development activities including conversion into investments. Responds to inquiries from stakeholders, including DFC Board members and Congressional Delegations. Establishes and coordinates initiatives which promote the use of DFC programs and services among the U.S. business community and appropriate foreign entities. Prepares written materials including research papers and briefing materials for senior management. Maintains accurate data concerning healthcare transaction pipeline in technology systems and produces regular and ad hoc reports on Global Health transactions pipeline and portfolio. Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). 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: 1) Reviewing proposals in sustainable financing related to global health platforms emerging markets; 2) Identifying relationships with international business associations and/or impact investing groups; AND 3) Managing and maintaining large data sets for pipeline transactions or finance portfolios or ad hoc reporting. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) Recommending sustainable financing proposals related global health platforms emerging markets; 2) Establishing strategic partnerships with global health multilateral and regional entities, international business associations, and/or impact investing groups; AND 3) Developing strategic proposal to increase health investments across health services and infrastructure, manufacturing/supply chain and health/technology. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage. 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-OHA-DE-12285946-AQ using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE 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). Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities 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 is 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.