Telecommunications Policy Analyst

Summary

This position is located at the Office of International Affairs (OIA), Telecommunications & Analysis Division (TAD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC.

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

Duties

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As a Telecommunications Policy Analyst, the incumbent serves as an expert advisor on complex policy issues concerning the communications markets and regulatory policies for the United States and foreign countries. The incumbent is responsible for the Division's efforts to obtain and understand information relative to information and communications technology ("ICT") developments, digital connectivity, and critical infrastructure security in the United States and foreign countries. The incumbent performs extensive and complex research projects to gather data within said areas and ensures that such information is readily available to senior staff.

The incumbent analyzes both domestic and international policy activities, market trends and competition issues utilizing specialized knowledge of and expertise in regulatory policy, network and infrastructure security, digital connectivity, ICT and knowledge of foreign economic, political and commercial features

Additionally, the incumbent prepares for and participates in international meetings and events for comparative discussion of complex technology and policy issues of common interest. Conducts extensive historical, regulatory and factual research, detailed and complex conference protocol,

and consultations with other Commission staff. The work involves a high level of knowledge and experience in the areas of telecommunications and digital connectivity, trusted vendors, and critical infrastructure security.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Serve a probationary period, if applicable.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Current Federal Employees Must Submit SF-50 which demonstrates grade.
• FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
• Drug Testing Required.
• Security Clearance Required

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT AN SF-50 TO DOCUMENT ONE YEAR OF TIME IN GRADE.

ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

In order to be deemed as qualified applicants must meet all of the following qualification criteria:

1. Specialized Experience
2. Competencies

GS-14

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:

1) Experience serving as an expert advisor on international telecommunications issues;

2) Experience demonstrating knowledge of information and communications technology (ICT) and critical infrastructure security both internationally and domestically;

3) Experience conducting complex studies, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating information;

4) Experience developing briefing documents and reports summarizing research finding and recommendations;

5) Experience collaborating with individuals and/or working as a team member to achieve common goals; AND

6) Experience representing an organization at meetings, conferences, seminars and other events.

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.

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GS-14 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of information and communications technology (ICT).
• Skill conducting complex studies, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating information.
• Skill developing briefing documents summarizing research and findings.
• Skill communicating orally to present information and/or recommendations.
• Skill collaborating with individuals and/or working as a team member to achieve common goals.

SME REVIEW

In addition to meeting the specialized experience candidate's resumes must demonstrate all of the required competencies. Subject matter experts will review resumes to determine if resumes demonstrate the required competencies. For candidates whose resumes demonstrate all required specialized experience criteria in addition to the required competencies, such applications/resumes will be referred to the selecting official for hiring consideration. Alternatively, if resumes don't demonstrate all required specialized experience criteria in addition to the required competencies, such applications/resumes will not be referred to the selecting official for hiring consideration.

Education

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Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.