Clarification from the agency

Open to all current federal employees at their current grade (GS09 or GS11 or equivalent level). Detail opportunity is non-reimbursable for 120 days or greater. Supervisory approval is required.

This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail Opportunity for 6 or greater months. If selected your management and branch must concur with the non-reimbursable detail. A MOU will be signed between your branch and the agency. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.

As a Policy Assistant GS-0301-09 or 11 your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting OSTP Leadership Team in daily tasks, including calendar management and travel coordination
• Arranging meetings with stakeholders and preparing meeting materials
• Managing frequent and routine correspondence
• Assisting OSTP team members with tracking priorities, tasks, and requests
• Performing technical policy research
• Drafting policy memoranda on science and technology policy topics
• Other tasks as assigned

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience are: writing policy documents, preparing materials for senior leadership and researching related information as it pertains to:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Broadband and Spectrum
• Digital Assets
• Increasing Technologists in Government

1. Grasp and explain complex issues
2. Prioritize between multiple tasks and deadlines
3. Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively through verbal and written means
4. Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment
5. Maintain productivity in collaborative and independent working environments
6. Strong research, writing and editing skills
7. Timeliness and attention to detail
8. Familiarity with Microsoft Suite for document management.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Address one or more of the following Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs)/Critical Elements within the body of your resume.

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
• Knowledge of Broadband and Spectrum
• Knowledge of Digital Assets
• Knowledge of Increasing Technologists in Government
• Ability to Research and Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively through written and verbal means.