This position is in the Global Strategy and Negotiation Division (GSN), Multilateral and Regional Affairs Branch (MRB), Office of International Affairs (OIA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.   THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. 

Duties

The incumbent serves as a Telecommunications Specialist responsible for providing policy advice on U.S. and international communication matters, represents the FCC at interagency and international meetings, serves on the U.S. delegations on bilateral and multilateral fora, including various international organizations,, such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU); researches and drafts any assigned documents including memos, policy recommendations, OIA and FCC public notices and orders on matters related to the FCC’s and OIA’s mission.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• US Citizenship.
• May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable)
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.   Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified.   Specialized Experience GS-13 In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Experience performing economic, legal and policy analyses on international communication markets and services. 2. Experience conducting research and studies involving regional and global international policy trends and their implications for the United States and its' communications policies. 3. Experience representing an organization in international conferences and multilateral meetings involving communication matters. 4. Experience preparing written proposals, positions and advocacy materials to urge adoption or modification of rules and regulations. GS-14 In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Experience performing economic, legal and policy analyses on international communication markets and services. 2. Experience conducting research and studies involving regional and global international policy trends and their implications for the United States and its' communications policies. 3. Experience representing an organization in international conferences and multilateral meetings involving communication matters. 4. Experience preparing written proposals, positions and advocacy materials to urge adoption or modification of rules and regulations. 5. Experience providing substantive policy advice, interpretation, and opinions on a wide range of policy issues. 6. Experience presenting conclusions and recommendations in support of the development of policies and positions. You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs): Extensive knowledge of the telecommunications policy process, including superior skill in applying advanced research and analytical techniques to complex technical, economic, and legal issues to develop, recommend, and evaluate policy options and alternatives; and the ability to develop new approaches to the research and analysis in these areas. Ability to perform multidisciplinary analyses by relating regulatory and policy concepts to technical, economic, legal, societal, and institutional developments. Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner with conclusions fully supported by appropriate facts and analysis. Ability to apply mature judgement in assessing the various precedents relating to the issues involved, and to select that within which the particular factual pattern is most appropriately included. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20554 United States
• Name: Kristin Young
• Phone: 540-303-8108
• Email: [email protected]