Senior Strategy Advisor (Financial Services) or (Agriculture & Food Security)
Quick answer
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is hiring a mid-career Senior Strategy Advisor (Financial Services) or (Agriculture & Food Security) in Washington, D.C., requiring onsite presence, with a focus on strategy development, policy analysis, and project management.
- Role
- Senior Strategy Advisor (Financial Services) or (Agriculture & Food Security)
- Organization
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
As the sector policy lead, you'll be responsible for setting strategy, monitoring U.S. government policy priorities & positions, generating & shaping the sector pipeline, & supporting transactions across your specific sector. You'll also undertake special projects at the request of the Managing Director and Vice President, Office of Foreign Policy; and assist with formulation & implementation of major DFC policies, activities, & objectives, drawing on U.S. foreign policy objectives & priorities.
What you'll do
- Drive sector strategy building on U.S. government foreign policy objectives
- Convert strategy into highly strategic deals
- Support transactions with sector expertise
- Draft and clear policy papers, briefing memos, press guidance, correspondence, and other documents
- Monitor and analyze important sectoral, political, and economic events
- Advance and coordinate interagency national security and foreign policy initiatives
What it takes
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service
- Experience preparing thorough, written documents for principal briefings
- Experience monitoring and analyzing important sectoral, political, and/or economic events
- Experience conducting international business development and determining whether complex projects/investments are financeable, executable, and durable
- For the Financial Services Specialty: Experience supporting projects/investments in financial services development and growth
- For the Agriculture & Food Security Specialty: Experience supporting projects/investments in one or more food and agriculture business areas
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, D.C., and requires onsite presence.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, experience preparing thorough, written documents, and experience monitoring and analyzing important sectoral, political, and economic events.
How do I apply?
You must submit a resume and supporting documents. Applications can be submitted by following the instructions on the job posting.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are due by September 23, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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