Telecommunications Policy Analyst (GS-14)

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

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.

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: Specialized Experience 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. AND 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.

Requirements

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 PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov

Key requirements

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

Education

N/A

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. In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation. 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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

How to apply

To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=FC00&k=Federal%20Communications%20Commission As outlined in the "Required Documents Details" section of the announcement, resumes must meet be no longer than two pages in length and must meet the resume formatting requirements. Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Apply Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at fedhirehelp@applygovernment.com or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Apply Government Solutions Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date. Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question. The Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) are programs designed to afford selection priority to well-qualified Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP you must meet all of the following criteria: 1) Be a current FCC employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed, or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF); 2) Have a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" or equivalent as substantiated by the submitted/uploaded performance appraisal. This must be submitted with your application package; 3) Occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; 4) Apply for a specific vacancy at or below your current grade level with no greater promotion potential than your current position; 5) Meet the application deadline in the announcement; and 6) Be deemed as "qualified" by meeting all of the required qualification criteria. To be eligible for consideration under ICTAP, you must be a displaced Federal employee and have a current duty station within the local commuting area of this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation such as a RIF separation notice, a letter from OPM or your agency documenting your priority consideration status with your application package. The following categories of candidates are considered displaced Employees: Current or former career or career-conditional (tenure group I or II) competitive service employees who: Received a specific RIF separation notice; or Separated because of a compensable injury, whose compensation has been terminated, and whose former agency certifies that it is unable to place; or Retired with a disability and whose disability annuity has been or is being terminated; or Upon receipt of a RIF separation notice retired on the effective date of the RIF and submits a Standard Form 50 that indicates "Retirement in lieu of RIF", or Retired under the discontinued service retirement option, or Separated because he/she declined a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area. The additional following types of candidates are considered displaced Employees: Military/National Guard Technician--you were a Military Reserve or National Guard Technician and now receive a special OPM disability retirement annuity. To be eligible for consideration under ICTAP you must: 1) Have a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" or equivalent; 2) Occupy (or have been separated from) a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; 3) Apply for a specific vacancy at or below the grade level you are being (or have been) separated from that does not have greater promotion potential than your last position; 4) Meet the application deadline; and 5) Be deemed as "qualified" by meeting all of the required qualification criteria. NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.

Other information

EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.