This position is located in the Executive Office of The President (EOP), Office of the United States Trade Representative. The incumbent serves as a Senior Director in the Office of Textiles.

Duties

As a Policy Analyst (Trade), GS-301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Leads or participates in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on textiles and apparel trade issues. Prepares positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on textiles and apparel trade issues. Conducts economic analytical studies and develops reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on issues relating to the negotiation, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of trade agreements. Serves as liaison with professionals in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and other Federal agencies in preparing work for submission to higher level interagency committees such as the National Economic Council. Briefs the Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator on specific issues and represents the Chief Negotiator at interagency meetings. Represents the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative at seminars and conferences. Prepares and delivers speeches on U.S. trade policy and negotiations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1) Leading or participating in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues; AND 2) Preparing positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues; AND 3) Planning and conducting economic analytical studies, and developing reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on issues related to negotiation, administration, and enforcement of trade agreements. Desirable Qualification: Expertise in textiles and apparel trade policies. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the United States Trade Representative 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]