SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Revenue Team Senior Advisor - Personal Services Contract
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2021 2:21:54 PM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 928120
— International Affairs
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL OFFICE - DO/OTA NEW CARROLLTON MD 20706 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20706
- Solicitation Number
- 2032K821R00031
- Response Due
- 10/31/2021 8:59:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/01/2021
- Point of Contact
- OTA Recruitment Coordinator
- E-Mail Address
-
recruitment@ota.treas.gov
(recruitment@ota.treas.gov)
- Description
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUE TEAM SENIOR ADVISOR The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) is recruiting an individual on a competitive basis to serve as a Senior Advisor under a personal services contract for its Revenue Policy and Administration Team.� OTA works in partnership with foreign government counterparts to carry out its mission to advance international financial security and stability through focused technical assistance to government agencies in developing and transitioning economies.� Operating through resident or intermittent engagements, OTA�s Revenue Team assists counterpart governments with tax and non-tax revenue policy, as well as customs compliance. This work is premised on sound partnerships with host-country stakeholders at ministries of finance and regulatory bodies. OTA�s technical assistance is comprehensive in nature and multi-dimensional in focus, to include mentoring and awareness-raising. Each engagement is individualized by the specific technical assistance needs of the country and is managed by the Associate Director (Revenue) with support from Senior Advisors and Program Officers. The Senior Advisor leads efforts to develop and monitor implementation of Revenue Team technical assistance programs aimed at strengthening foreign counterparts. �International travel will be required.� DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:� Conducting assessments to identify countries with sufficient political will and need to support initiation of a technical assistance program Monitoring the implementation of Work Plans, including monitoring progress towards Work Plan objectives Developing Terms of Reference and Work Plans Developing proposals to support programs Coordinating affairs with counterpart tax administrations, U.S. Embassies and outside funding sources to initiate and maintain programs Identifying appropriate staffing for programs and intermittent assignments Monitoring and providing routine reporting of program progress Instituting corrective action plans in situations where advisor and/or program performance is substandard Identifying and recruiting candidates to serve as Revenue Team advisors and cultivating skill sets of new advisors. Improving the effectiveness of the Revenue Team in support of the mission of the Treasury Office of Technical Assistance and in support of Treasury priorities and senior leadership� QUALIFICATIONS: Significant expertise in public sector revenue administration.� This should include senior-level experience and deep knowledge in any of the following areas of public sector revenue administration and/or tax policy: audit human resources executive management risk management internal audit / inspections tax collection customs tax returns and payment processing tax forms design taxpayer service and education organizing revenue policy analysis organizations tax policy tax and revenue administration law The best qualified candidates will have significant project management experience, including demonstrated experience in preparing project work plans and statements of work, as well as the ability to manage human resources. �Additionally, qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills and ability to assess client needs and provide effective oral and written guidance. Prior foreign technical assistance work and knowledge of a foreign language, particularly French or Spanish, are highly desirable, but not required. ��� Candidates must be proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Products and general office equipment, be a self-starter with ability to work independently and with confidentiality, and must have exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. In their application, candidates should highlight prior experience working overseas or training in challenging environments; managerial experience; experience in program and budget monitoring; use of international standards and best practices; and foreign language fluency. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. BACKGROUND CHECKS AND SECURITY CLEARANCE:� SECRET An active security clearance is highly desirable.� The Senior Advisor will oversee technical assistance engagements in developing and transitional countries worldwide in support of U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government economic and national security objectives. In carrying out his/her duties, the Senior Advisor may require access to sensitive information/material classified at the Secret level including, but not limited to, information regarding the countries, foreign officials/counterparts, and economic and security issues with which OTA is engaged. Successful applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.� Successful applicants must also be able to obtain State Department medical clearance for worldwide travel. If selected, the applicant will be required to fulfill Office of Government Ethics financial disclosure requirements. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations prescribed by the Office of Technical Assistance not to exceed the Senior Executive Service EX-III hourly equivalent.� The current starting hourly rate is from $69.06 to $87.78 per hour. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov Please reference Solicitation 2032K821R00031 on your cover letter and resume. No phone calls please and no hand carries. �When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation 2032K821R00031 � Revenue Senior Advisor � Applicant�s Last Name, First Name. Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. This announcement is open and continuous until October 31, 2021, although selections may be made in advance of that date. The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/366344213c724988ba3138c373e974b9/view)
- Record
- SN06114231-F 20210829/210827230120 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's SAM Daily Index Page |