Senior Policy Advisor

Summary

This position is located in Rural Development (RD), Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Assistant Administrator - Telecommunications. USDA Employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section.

Duties

• •Advise the Assistant Administrator, Telecom Program, on the design and implementation of the telecommunications programs.
• •Oversee management of the Telecommunications Programs to ensure it meets leadership objectives while assessing new and innovative models for serving stakeholders.
• •Use extensive knowledge of the technology, industry, law and legislation, and the Telecom Program to prepare technical reports, briefings in response to requests for information or data from Congress, the Secretary, and the White House.
• •Track complex regulatory/legislative changes impacting the telecommunications sector and industry trends, to provide policy advice, guidance and recommendations to the Assistant Administrator of the Telecom Program.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Establishing goals and objectives in connection with prospective changes in functions and programs; Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and practices; Providing leadership and support to accomplish program objectives and goals, and to support the development of policies, procedures and operating plans; Providing technical advice, guidance and direction on the principles and practices for broadband projects; Providing analysis on the impact that new legislation, judicial ruling/mandates, and changes in Administration policy and program operations may have on existing and proposed regulations; and Managing the development and maintenance of accountability and tracking systems. There is no substitution of education for experience at this level. Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.