<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/479502900" target="_blank">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/479502900</a><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Summary</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(33,33,33)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE.<br>
<br>
This position is located at the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) in
Washington, DC. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Office of Policy
& Research and serves as the IBB Director of Research for all International
Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) elements. The incumbent has full responsibility for
overseeing the IBB U.S. International Media research program, including
designing, executing, supervising, presenting and overseeing all management and
programmatic research activities. This requires the incumbent to work closely
with the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) Network Leadership to manage a
research staff and oversee research contractors. Responsible to develop,
execute, and oversee a sophisticated, complex international media research
strategy encompassing annual and multi-year research strategic/programmatic
activities.<br>
<br>
THIS POSITION IS NOT COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT<br>
<br>
Note: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy.
However, all interested candidates should apply now.<br>
<br>
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking
distance to the Green, Orange, Silver, Yellow, and Blue Metro lines.<br>
<br>
<strong>INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY</strong><br>
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an
exciting, multi-cultural organization that encompasses all United States
civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of five networks
broadcasting in 61 languages that include the Voice of America, the Office of
Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti), and three grantee organizations - Radio
Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV
and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. The International Broadcasting Bureau provides
transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee
organizations. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a
free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience of 215 million people
with news, information, and relevant discussions.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/479502900#agency-modal-trigger"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,113,188);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Learn more about this agency</span></b></a><span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Responsibilities<span></span></span></h3>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Duties include, but are not limited to:<br>
<br>
The incumbent develops and oversees the implementation of a multi-year global
media research strategy and activities in consultation with the Chief Executive
Officer and Director of the Office of Policy & Research. The incumbent will
consult with all the Research Directors of each Network of the Broadcasting
Board of Governors to create and execute an Annual Research Plan document.<br>
<br>
The Director of Research is a key member of the IBB senior staff in driving
strategic and program planning within the agency by developing and measuring
performance-based international broadcasting and media research that drives the
achievement of the agency's highest-level priorities. This includes ensuring
current, accurate, and comprehensive audience research essential to professional
media that discerns media habits and how habits are changing.<br>
<br>
The incumbent has full responsibility for the growth and development of the
Impact Model. The Director will work with Research Directors of the BBG content
entities on a continuous basis to update the Impact Model, produce regular
quantitative and qualitative data and digital metrics necessary for monitoring
usage, performance, and impact of content entities against Board-designated
strategic goals and targets. The incumbent organizes, develops, and manages the
BBG governance model with all BBG content entities' research programs in order
to implement an organized, unified BBG international media research program and
improved quality standardization across the BBG.<br>
<br>
The Research Director represents the IBB in dealing with external research
clients, including financial and managerial decisions. The incumbent negotiates
and provides oversight on all IBB research contracts, including the
International Audience Research Project (IARP), as well as qualitative,
digital, and experimental research projects funded by the BBG. The incumbent
provides general oversight, as well as annual reports on performance to OMB and
Congress, as well as to the OIG and other entities upon request. The incumbent also
maintains collaborative relationships with other international broadcasters and
U.S. Government agencies in the field of shared research. The Director
represents the IBB at professional conferences on research-related subjects and
makes public presentations of research-related information. The incumbent
represents BBG's interests at government interagency meetings and conferences,
many of which are classified at the Secret or Top Secret level.<br>
<br>
The incumbent oversees the formulation and execution of the IBB research
budget. The Director is responsible for preparing and overseeing research
projects through the BBG network Research Directors and IBB research staff and
contractor. The incumbent will ensure that these parties are overseeing all
phases of the work, including design of research projects, consultation with
appropriate IBB management and content entity management, and monitoring
performance, output, and quality of work produced through research activities.<span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Travel Required<span></span></span></h3>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Not
required<span></span></span></p>
<h5 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Supervisory status<span></span></span></h5>
<p class="gmail-usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Yes<span></span></span></p>
<h5 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Promotion Potential<span></span></span></h5>
<p class="gmail-usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">15<span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-top:0in;background:rgb(220,228,239)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Who May Apply<span></span></span></h3>
<h4 style="background:rgb(220,228,239);box-sizing:inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.9rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">This
job is open to…<span></span></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:rgb(220,228,239)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">All U.S.
Citizens<span></span></span></p>
<p style="background:rgb(220,228,239)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Questions? This job is open to 1 group.<span></span></span></p>
<h4 style="margin-left:0in;background:rgb(71,115,170)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:white;font-weight:normal">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:white">Job family (Series)<span></span></span></h4>
<p class="gmail-usajobs-joa-summaryseries" style="background:rgb(71,115,170);box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?j=1001"><span style="color:white">1001
General Arts And Information</span></a><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:rgb(241,241,241)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(33,33,33)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Requirements<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4.5pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/requirements/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(76,44,146)"> Help</span></a><span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(4,107,153)">Requirements<span></span></span></h2>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Conditions of
Employment<span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">U.S. citizenship required.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing
date.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Applicants must complete online questionnaire.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">This is a sensitive or national security position.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Must be able to obtain and/or maintain a top secret clearance.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Suitability
Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to
establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation
will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.<br>
<br>
This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee on an
initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary
period.<br>
<br>
If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450
(Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).<span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Qualifications<span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">GS-14:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next
lower grade level (GS-13), which is directly related to this line of work.<br>
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the
knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the
position. Examples of specialized experience includes but not limited to:
In-depth knowledge of international media research principles and methodology
in order to establish guidelines and criteria for comparative, qualitative, and
quantitative analysis of data; Expert knowledge of international media research
trends and activities; detailed knowledge of international broadcasting players
and their research activities; Knowledge of federal contracting policies,
procedures and standards as expressed in the FAR, FIRMR and agency Manual of
Administration in order to ensure the Office of Research writes proper
statements of work, negotiate contracts and oversee the cost and schedule of
active contractors.<br>
<br>
GS-15: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to
the next lower grade level (GS-14), which is directly related to this line of
work. In addition to the specialized experience listed above, the applicant
should have the following: Knowledge and skill in operational and human
resource management of analysts; project management principles, methods and
practices in order to oversee directly and indirectly through supervision of
staff to manage projects, to lead government staff and contractor teams, and to
ensure the output and quality of work produced by staff and contractors;
Ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate consensus among entities with
different priorities; Expert knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to
analyze research findings and formulate findings and recommendations to ensure
current, accurate, comprehensive audience research essential to professional
media.<span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Education<span></span></span></h3>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Applicant
cannot substitute education for experience.<span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Additional information<span></span></span></h3>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">1. If you are an eligible Inter agency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over
other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection
priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or
above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one
of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a
separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting
separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury
compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability
annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau
notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.<br>
<br>
2. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from
your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date
you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.<br>
<br>
3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to
register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization
Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for
appointment in this agency.<br>
<br>
4. If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish
your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will
include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.<br>
<br>
5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this
announcement.<br>
<br>
Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur
within 90 days of certificate issuance.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/479502900"><b><span style="color:rgb(76,44,146)">Read more</span></b></a><span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">How You Will Be
Evaluated<span></span></span></h3>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet
the qualifications above.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Once your
resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualification will be made
to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this
position.<br>
<br>
Competencies:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Decision Making<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Leadership<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Manages and Organizes Information<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Manages Human Resources<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Organizational Awareness<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Teaches Others<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:rgb(33,33,33)">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Technical Competence<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Possession
of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine
if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting
documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the
occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your
responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or
supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your
qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more
accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions
carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/479502900"><b><span style="color:rgb(76,44,146)">Read more</span></b></a><span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Background checks and
security clearance<span></span></span></h3>
<h5 style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">Security clearance<span></span></span></h5>
<p class="gmail-usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(76,44,146)">Top Secret</span></a><span></span></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">
<hr size="2" width="100%" align="center">
</div>
<p><br></p><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div></div></div>
</div>