Summary Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. About this agency Responsibilities This position is in the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Office of External Affairs (OEA) at EXIM. The Office is responsible for managing EXIM's external affairs programs, including the planning and execution of high-level special events, stakeholder engagement and outreach, advance and protocol support for the Office of the Chairman, and oversight of congressionally mandated and other advisory committees and councils. Duties include, but are not limited to: Establishes, monitors, and updates OEA-wide performance standards, operating policies, processes, and procedures to ensure alignment with agency priorities and applicable OPM, OMB, and other regulatory requirements. Leads change management and continuous improvement efforts across the Office. Serves as OEA's principal day-to-day leader and decision-maker, with broad authority to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate external affairs functions. Establishes authoritative decisions on program priorities, resource allocation, staffing, and operational policy for the Office. Establishes, monitors, and updates OEA-wide performance standards, operating policies, processes, and procedures to ensure alignment with agency priorities and applicable OPM, OMB, and other regulatory requirements. Leads change management and continuous improvement efforts across the Office. Performs special projects as requested by the SVP of OEA, the President, and the Chairman. Special projects may include data analytics, creation of strategic reports, responses to congressional inquiries, and other high-priority assignments. Accompanies the Chairman and Board members on speaking engagements and external events as appropriate. Coordinates with trade groups, exporters, banks, and other stakeholder organizations to arrange meetings and speaking opportunities for EXIM's Chairman, Board, and senior officials. Manages the tracking and monitoring of Chairman and Board-level travel and event participation for strategic planning purposes. Provides senior advisory services and support to the Office of the Chairman and the SVP on matters within the external affairs portfolio. Advises the Chairman, Chief of Staff, and senior EXIM leadership on strategic opportunities, challenges, and emerging issues involving external engagement, events, stakeholder relationships, and advisory committee activities. Exercises significant responsibility in dealings with officials of other EXIM offices and external organizations, representing OEA before senior agency officials including the Chairman, Board members, and the Chief of Staff. Identifies and implements ways to eliminate bottlenecks, promote team building, and improve business practices across OEA. Provides overall administrative leadership, vision, planning, and evaluation for all aspects of OEA's operations, including budget and fiscal management, procurement and contracting oversight, information and technology resources, travel authorization, and human resources management. Oversees OEA's annual administrative budget and reviews, authorizes, and approves travel, personnel actions, expenditures, and related budget and human resources matters. Ensures all spending and procurement actions align with the budget approved by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Provides oversight and approval authority for OEA's contracting and procurement activities, including vendor selections, contract modifications, and expenditures for special events, conferences, and other office requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): AD-00: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading an organization responsible for external affairs, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, public affairs, government relations, protocol, or comparable executive outreach programs by establishing organizational priorities, directing staff, and evaluating program effectiveness. Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships with senior government officials, industry leaders, trade associations, financial institutions, congressional stakeholders, or other executive-level partners to advance organizational objectives. Experience advising senior executives on complex or sensitive issues involving stakeholder engagement, executive events, public-facing initiatives, or organizational priorities, and providing recommendations that influence executive decision making. Experience managing major organizational programs or initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, performance measurement, budget oversight, procurement activities, or contracts supporting executive-level operations or high-profile events; AND Experience supervising professional staff by planning work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, resolving personnel issues, and developing employees to accomplish organizational goals. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the AD-00 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 07/21/2026, the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the @types of political appointments. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: Career Transition (ICTAP/CTAP) Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: 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 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, please click here.
