Director of Global Business Development - Global Impact Investing Network

This position is part of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO). This position will lead two lines of effort: 1) Business Development Coordination and Partnerships, which is led by a Managing Director who reports into this position; and 2) Management of DFC's overseas presence.

What you’ll do:

• Set goals for overseas offices, in coordination with the business lines, Office of Foreign Policy (OFP), and Office of Development Policy (ODP), to source new transactions, develop and manage relationships, and support interagency efforts.
• Track pipeline development efforts and address policy and process issues to enable increased investment in priority markets and sectors.
• Facilitate hand-off and uptake of high-quality investment opportunities sourced by overseas officers to investment teams in DC, including serving as a liaison between D.C.-based teams and overseas officers to facilitate underwriting and due diligence.
• In coordination with the Office of the Chief Executive and the Chief Operating Officer (COO), lead agency-wide planning and strategic discussions.
• Represent and speak on behalf of DFC at high-level meetings, conferences, networking events, and other external fora.
• Develop and maintain processes that leverage on-the-ground presence to support DFC transactions through origination, underwriting, and monitoring as needed.
• Ensure business coordination efforts align with agency objectives.
• Oversee and facilitate implementation of global partnerships across public & private sectors.
• Supervise department staff directly or through subordinate directors. Manages the team by creating and fostering an environment that allows staff to work productively, collaboratively, and efficiently.

Qualifications

Experience we’re looking for:

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify at the SL-00 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. This experience must be at or above the GS-15 grade level or equivalent. Your resume must reflect experience in all of the following:

• Experience managing business development offices domestically and internationally;
• Experience with investment and/or business development in emerging markets;
• Experience in origination, financial due diligence, and standard underwriting practices.

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MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must address the following mandatory qualifications separate from their resumes. Statements must provide specific examples that address relevant experience, accomplishments and evidence that you possess demonstrated superior technical qualifications. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification requirement.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Maximum of two pages per MTQ.

• Demonstrated ability providing effective leadership and supervision to subordinates in a multi-tiered organization with significant geographic dispersion.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and direction in planning, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-range initiatives to support strategic business plans and cross-functional business solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in emerging markets finance that demonstrates an understanding of business, geopolitics, and foreign policy.
• Demonstrated experience building networks and partnerships with a range of financial institutions, varying type, size and domicile (e.g., local banks, international financial institutions, etc.) across emerging markets that result in tangible investment opportunities.

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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278)
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries

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. Click here to apply: https://dfc.usajobs.gov/job/820718700

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