Policy Analyst
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Trade and Economic Security. The primary purpose of this position is to utilize analytical and policy-making skills to lead and formulate trade and economic security policy for the Department. The incumbent will develop briefing documents for senior officials and conduct oral briefings to address matters impacting the Department. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Major duties
As a Policy Analyst, GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include: Serving as an authoritative advisor for leadership about the Agency's efforts regarding trade and economic security policy. Conducting comprehensive research independently and in collaboration with team members and develops new policies based on the result of research and reviews to ensure effective coordination and integration with department-wide strategy. Serving as a subject matter expert on processes pertaining to policy planning and strategy, both on a Departmental and government-wide level. Advising the Deputy Assistant Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, DHS officials, and top management in meetings, conferences, national and international symposia, to address and resolve contentious or controversial matters impacting DHS management decisions. Representing Trade and Economic Security in forums with DHS, other Federal agencies, academia and the private sector as an authority in matters related to the mission of TES. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.
What you need to qualify
Specialized Experience GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or private sector equivalent. 1. Analyzing trade policy and economic security matters in the United States, and among international trading partners. 2. Developing program goals, plans, objectives, and policies linked to international trade or customs law enforcement. 3. Creating policy products, or leading interagency initiatives, amongst multiple stakeholders related to trade policy and economic security matters; AND 4. Developing policies, in coordination with U.S. interagency partners, to address economic security and national security risks to trade and investment, including through use of various trade enforcement authorities, import restrictions, or authorities under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, including experience with economic security analysis/mitigation, otherwise you will be found ineligible. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Before you apply
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