This position is located in the Office of External Relations of the U.S. International Trade Commission. We are seeking a candidate who has an expert-level understanding of congressional and federal procedures, including the appropriations process.

Duties

This position is in the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), Office of External Relations. The mission of the Office of External Relations is to develop and maintain an effective liaison program between the USITC and its varied external customers and manage the public information activities for the agency. The office is the focal point for contacts with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and other executive branch agencies, Congress, foreign governments, international organizations, the public, and the international, national, and local news media. The incumbent oversees the Commission's congressional relations portfolio. The primary purpose of the Congressional Relations Officer is to serve as the Commission's liaison with Congress and elected/appointed officials of state, county and local government. The incumbent has an expert-level understanding of congressional and federal procedures, including the appropriations process. The incumbent is the primary agency resource for Commissioners, senior managers, and staff on congressional and legislative matters.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/1959.
• You may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. BASIC REQUIREMENT To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following: Demonstrated ability to cultivate and uphold productive working relationships with Members of Congress, their aides, and Congressional committees, while fostering favorable interactions on behalf of an organization. Proficient in navigating the complexities of legislative processes to effectively advocate for organizational interests and objectives. Proven expertise in monitoring, assessing, and interpreting legislative issues to offer strategic guidance and counsel to senior leadership. Skilled in articulating intricate and/or sensitive information in a clear and succinct manner, both verbally and in written formats. To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following: Demonstrated ability to cultivate and uphold productive working relationships with Members of Congress, their aides, and Congressional committees, while fostering favorable interactions on behalf of an organization. Proficient in navigating the complexities of legislative processes to effectively advocate for organizational interests and objectives. Proven expertise in monitoring, assessing, and interpreting legislative issues to offer strategic guidance and counsel to senior leadership. Skilled in articulating intricate and/or sensitive information in a clear and succinct manner, both verbally and in written formats. Extensive experience in addressing issues related to international trade and competitiveness. 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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of External Relations 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: Melanie West
• Email: [email protected]