This position is located in the Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Congressional Travel Office (H/PDAS/CTO). The Bureau of Legislative Affairs serves as a liaison between the Department of State and the Congress and is responsible for advancing the President’s and the Department’s legislative agenda in the area of foreign policy and/or strategy.

Duties

Creates and manages a portfolio for Congressional travel, which is widely recognized for generating issues that are sensitive, multi faceted, and particularly complex. Works very closely with the Foreign Affairs Community, coordinating with the U.S. Agency for International Development, Members of Congress and staff of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, CIA, to conduct oversight of funds and trips. Applies mastery knowledge of foreign affairs and international relations, which includes itineraries, reports, and/or other work that cover a variety of complex issues: geopolitical stability, border security, economic, trade status, political, etc. Independently coordinates and manages all aspects of complex Congressional Delegations (CODELS) and Staff Delegations (STAFFDELS). Conducts travel presentations before new Department staff, Capitol Hill staff, and Department of Defense military escorts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing advice, guidance, and/or consultation to officials regarding interpretation and application of analyses. Experience briefing complex, sensitive subject matter, both orally and in writing, in a logical and persuasive manner. Experience evaluating the political environment in which legislative initiatives and policies will be considered by Members of Congress. Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Britnee McCauley
• Phone: 771-204-4427
• Email: [email protected]