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Under the direction of the Commission's Director for Security and Foreign Affairs and Executive Director, the position is responsible for policy and issue analysis primarily in the fields of security and foreign affairs.
Learn more about this agency01/31/2020 to 02/21/2020
$35,000 - $45,000 per year
(Salary level will be competitive and determined in light of education, position-related experience, and professional accomplishments.)
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Term - Administratively Determined, Full-Time, Term-Appointed Position (initial term of six months, with the option to extend for an additional six month term at the mutual agreement of the Commission and employee).
Full-Time
Excepted
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002-2020-RASFA
558526300
Open to all qualified U.S. Citizens. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applicants must be eligible for a security clearance. Upon appointment, the selectee will be required to undergo a background investigation, and during the employment period may also be required to obtain and hold a Federal security clearance up to the Top Secret/SCI level. An active clearance is not a prerequisite for applying for or initiating employment.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Asian Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, or Political Science.
Benefits
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. See Additional Information in this announcement for benefits you are eligible for. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/.
Other Information
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy and childbirth), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.
The Commission will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law as described in 5 USC 3328. If you misrepresent your experience or education, or provide false or fraudulent information, it may be grounds for not hiring you or dismissing you after you start. Making false or fraudulent statements can be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
As federal government employees, Commission employees are eligible to participate in federal employee benefits programs, to include: health insurance (multiple carriers & multiple options) and SmartBenefits, the government's federal transit subsidy program. Employees accrue and may use annual and sick leave in accord with Commission policies and procedures.
Please send any questions regarding this position or application process to: Opportunities@uscc.gov.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Commission will conduct an internal evaluation based on applicants' cover letter and resume, to include qualifications and relevant experience. The Director for Security and Foreign Affairs and appropriate staff will interview the top candidates. The Chairman and/or Vice Chairman may interview the final candidates. The final hiring decision will be made by the Executive Director, with concurrence from the Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Interviews will consist of two parts: 1) in-person interviews with the Director for Security and Foreign Affairs, Executive Director, and appropriate staff; and 2) a writing test.
Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcripts; see How to Apply instructions.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete application package containing all of the below required documents in one PDF file via email to Opportunities@uscc.gov. Incomplete application packages or information not received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date will not be considered. Note: Emails with attachments over 5 MB will not be received.
1. Cover letter, to include:
a. Position title
b. Vacancy number
c. Brief statement outlining your interest in the Commission and this position
d. Concise, point-by-point responses to all requirements and qualifications listed above
e. Name and contact information for two professional references
f. Availability (including a tentative start date)
2. Professional Resume
a. Chronological work history (starting with the most recent position held), education (including degrees and dates attained), applicable publications, etc.
b. Position-related training courses (title and year)
c. Job-related skills (e.g., computer software, program and database programs, etc.)
d. Job-related certificates and licenses
e. Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.)
3. Current Writing Sample
a. A sample of your writing related to a Chinese security or foreign affairs issue; writing and editing must be your own work and should not exceed 5 pages; include citations as appropriate.
4. Copy of Academic Transcripts
a. Unofficial academic transcripts are acceptable. Please include the academic transcript from your current institution, or, for recent graduates, the transcript from the school last attended.
After submitting your application package you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application materials. Please note this email confirmation is not automated and may take 2-3 days to receive. You will be contacted via email if we wish to schedule an interview or require additional information. Applicants may inquire about the status of their application by sending an email to Opportunities@uscc.gov.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/558526300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (the Commission) was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress for legislative and administrative action.
In accordance with its mandate, the Commission focuses its work and study on the following eleven areas: proliferation practices, economic transfers, energy and natural resources, foreign investment, military and security affairs, cyber activities, economic conditions, foreign affairs, compliance and enforcement, freedom of information, and product safety.
You can review the Commission's mandate in detail at https://www.uscc.gov/charter.
