Director (Energy), MC-301-3A

This position is located in the Division of Infrastructure, Environment and Private Sector, Department of Compact Operations (DCO), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-15, MCC uses a pay‑band system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3A which is generally equal to GS-15. To qualify for Pay Band 3A applicants must meet the following: Qualifying experience for Pay Band 3A includes one year of specialized experience (comparable to the Pay Band xx or GS-xx or equivalent non‑federal experience), which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, examples of specialized experience are: providing technical advice on oil and gas‑fired baseload and peaking power plants; combined‑cycle and open‑cycle generation technologies; fuel supply, dispatch economics, and system reliability; providing technical advice on nuclear power systems, including conventional reactors and emerging small modular reactor (SMRs); leading or managing the development and implementation of complex energy sector programs across multiple sub‑sectors including generation, transmission, distribution, off‑grid, PPP framework modalities, policy and institutional reforms including regional energy markets development; leading or supporting the design, development, and implementation of complex energy sector projects and programs; and preparing and delivering briefings and background materials on project implementation, issues, and topics. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Highly Desirable: Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or closely related field). Time‑in‑Grade: Time‑in‑grade requirements apply. You must have one year of Federal service equivalent to Pay Band 3B or GS-14 to be eligible for Pay Band 3A. PART‑TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part‑time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area. The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid‑point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure ( #J-18808-Ljbffr US-Millennium-Challenge-Corporatio