MANAGING DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS

Summary This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of External Affairs. As the Managing Director, Communications you will develop and implement communication strategies that promote the DFC's mission, values, and objectives to key stakeholders, including the public, policymakers, media outlets, and private sector partners. Responsibilities As the Managing Director, Communications you will: Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) reputation and impact, including brand management, media relations, and public affairs. Serve as a key spokesperson for DFC and develop relationships with media outlets, journalists, and other influencers to promote the organization's mission and initiatives. Manage a team of communications professionals responsible for executing DFC's communications strategy, including content creation, media outreach, and social media management. Work collaboratively with DFC's and the Office of External Affair's leadership team to align communications efforts with the organization's goals and objectives. Develop and oversee the implementation of crisis communications plans to ensure DFC is prepared to respond effectively to any reputational risks. Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Deputy CEO. Monitor and analyze industry trends and provide insights to inform the DFC's communications strategy. Manage DFC's digital presence, including its website and social media channels, to ensure that they reflect the organization's mission and priorities. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position. 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-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to: 1) Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders. 2) Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies for an organization. 3) Manage and supervise a communications staff and oversee program execution. 4) Operate in crisis situations and provide effective media response/engagement for an organization. 5) Serve as a spokesperson for an organization and develop relationships with media outlets. 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-OEA-DE-12512647-LW 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 are 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/. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.