Summary
This position is located in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Front Office. The position serves as a senior Foreign Affairs Officer with responsibility for providing Department level advice regarding Commercial Diplomacy for South and Central Asia.
Duties
Develops authoritative policy options and proposals for commercial engagement in South and Central Asia.
Liaison with the interagency on commercial diplomacy and economic security matters, develops and maintains relationships with relevant interagency counterparts to advance SCA priorities.
Guides and advises senior officials regarding incorporating commercial priorities into SCA bilateral and multilateral engagements and ensures integration of these priorities across Bureau strategic planning efforts.
Coordinates on policy and programming with the interagency, country desks, and private sector partners, often serving as the Bureau's primary point of contact on commercial engagement and economic security issues.
Builds and sustains relationships with U.S. and regional private sector actors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), industry associations, technology firms, mining and energy companies, business councils, and multilateral development banks.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (i.e., Non-supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and commercial engagement policies. Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy development, policy analysis, and strategic planning. Knowledge of U.S. economic and commercial foreign policy. Ability to lead and coordinate interagency efforts. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.