External Affairs Specialist, MC-1101, 4B/4A

This position is located in the Department of Congressional and Public Affairs (CPA), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-12/13, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band MC-4B/4A which is generally equal to GS-12/13, respectively. May be required to work a varied schedule due to agency needs that may include early morning, evening shifts, holidays, or weekends.

Supports development and execution of External Affairs programs which includes external events for senior leadership , advising and suggesting events for senior MCC staff, staffing MCC senior staff at events, and coordinating with external organizations. Provides support for a variety of projects and assignments associated with the development, design and completion of short- and long-term outreach strategies for partnering on MCC corporate priorities. Establishes and manages relationships with prospective partners, maintains existing relationships with external stakeholders, and evaluates incoming partnership, meeting and speaking requests from external organizations. Liaises with other stakeholder divisions within MCC to inform and shape event engagement goals and desired outcomes. Coordinates with partner organizations to develop project-specific and long-term relationship expectations. Advances MCC's brand in the CSO and external stakeholder community by organizing meetings, roundtables, speaking opportunities and special events. Prepares of statements of work and drafts contracts for the vendors chosen for specific events in areas such as event location, caterers, translators, transportation companies, printers and other suppliers required. Plans cost estimates for events and budget development and the execution of the complete program within funding parameters. Tracks expenditures foreach event, reviewing bills for accuracy. Attends events and troubleshoots situations/circumstances to ensure that requirements are carried out effectively and efficiently. Staffs and supports MCC leadership on domestic and international trips, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.