Director, Environmental & Social Monitoring Systems

About Us: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

Why DFC? As part of our team, you’ll apply your talents to projects with global reach, helping to move markets and improve lives. We are on the lookout for individuals with the brightest minds, ready to bring innovative ideas and bold approaches to support our mission. By joining DFC, you’ll contribute to advancing global development and U.S. foreign policy while working on collaborative projects that enhance private-sector investment in areas like climate action, healthcare, gender equity, and digital connectivity .

Our Culture: DFC is committed to keeping our mission at the heart of what we do. Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in government, and we pride ourselves on being a place where diverse talent can thrive. We value different perspectives and abilities and are dedicated to tackling big challenges with resourcefulness and an inclusive entrepreneurial spirit.

About the role:

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP), Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Assessment Division. The Director, Environmental and Social Monitoring Systems (Supervisory Environmental and Social Monitoring Specialist) serves as a first-level supervisor and provides technical expertise in data science and management for improved data and E&S risk management outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Leads the development of a comprehensive E&S monitoring database and associated Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring reliable transfer of monitoring data into a centralized system
• Serves as a liaison between technology platform developers and E&S risk specialists to support an efficient system for storing, tracking, and pulling investment and portfolio level E&S monitoring data
• Produces high quality written reports and delivers oral reports, synthesizing monitoring outputs and data from desk-based and on-site project monitoring to convey project and portfolio level compliance and non-compliance issues and to convey environmental and social risk trends across sectors, geographies, and financial services
• Creates and documents policies, processes, and protocols for collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and storing environmental and social monitoring data
• Supervises employees on the E&S Monitoring Systems team

Experience we’re looking for:

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to 1) Develop or implement policies, processes, standard operating procedures and/or protocols for collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and storing non-technical risk data; 2) Serve as a liaison between IT/platform developers and analysts and/or clients to develop and implement a functional data platform; and 3) Lead, train and/or mentor others.

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.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)

Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Selection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless met during prior Federal service

Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)

This position will require foreign travel to developing countries

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must review the job announcement and complete the online application through USAJOBS. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Benefits: As a DFC federal employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include Paid Vacation & Leave Programs, Federal Employee Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement and Savings Plans, Subsidies for Transit and Childcare, an On-site Fitness Center, and a host of Work-Life Balance programs designed to support your professional and personal growth.

We look forward to your application and the potential of you joining our dynamic team at DFC!

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.