Summary
This position is in the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Auctions Division (AD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
Duties
Provides in-depth legal advice and counsel to the Associate Division Chief, Deputy Division Chief, Division Chief, and the Office Chief on legal and policy issues related to the Commission's competitive bidding authority and various competitive bidding methodologies. Participates in the development of competitive bidding initiatives, such as using auctions as a methodology for repurposing spectrum through incentive auctions. Responsible for research and resolution of legal issues relating to Commission auctions; and Commission polices relating to the conduct of competitive bidding. Synthesizes information, and helps develop legal and policy positions and presents recommendations or findings to persons of various positions, backgrounds, and disciplines in various settings. Exercises responsibility for the progress, presentation, and completion of proceedings. Drafts legally, factually, and technically complex documents such as orders, options papers, legal memoranda, and technical documents. Assumes significant role in projects involving competitive bidding issues in coordination with other staff attorneys and professionals, including economists, engineers, analysts, data experts, project managers and software developers. Participates in the development of long-range policies, goals and objectives for the Division and Office relating to auction policy and regulation. Assists in policy planning and policy review concerning broad and complex issues of significant public importance relating to competitive bidding policy and regulation. Reviews and evaluates current rules and polices regarding auction regulation to determine applicability to current program needs. Participates in conferences with other representatives of the Federal Government, with representatives of other governments, consumer groups and industry. Presents the position and views of the Commission. Assists in formulating policy statements, proposed Commission decisions, and proposals for the modification of regulations or the adoption of new regulations.
Requirements
Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. SF-50 Required: ALL FCC EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FEDERAL 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 [email protected]
Education
Refer to Educational requirements outlined within the "Qualifications" section.
How you will be evaluated
Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants have the option of answering the following four short, free-response essay questions. 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. 3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Applicants will be required to certify that they are using their own words, and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. All candidates will be considered without regard to political or religious affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap, age, or any other non-merit factor. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who do not submit a supporting resume will be rated ineligible. There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including: 1. the core questions 2. supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, transcripts, bar membership); and 4. your resume. Applicants will be rated ineligible, if they do not respond to job specific questions provide supplemental documents and submit resume. For more information, please click on Rating Process You may preview questions for this vacancy.