Bioeconomy Coordinator

Office of the Chief Economist • Washington, DC

17d

About The Position

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief Economist (OCE), Office of Energy & Environmental Policy (OEEP), Office of Energy Policy & New Uses (OEPNU). The USDA plays a role in the bioeconomy by providing resources and scientific research, supporting the global competitiveness of American farmers, and enabling businesses to produce innovative bioeconomy products.

The Bioeconomy Coordinator synthesizes research and analysis on policy and technical issues related to biofuels, biomass feedstock production, biomaterials, and bio-manufacturing. The role supports OEEP’s engagement on international biofuel issues and develops domestic and international approaches to advance the bioeconomy through USDA programs and authorities. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent advises agency representatives and senior USDA officials, evaluates policy recommendations, represents the Department in interagency and outreach forums, and prepares authoritative materials to support high-level policy decisions. The position also conducts program and policy analysis for Department-wide strategic planning, participates in international discussions and policy development, and leads partnership and outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Meet the specialized experience requirements for the GS-15 level: one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-14 and directly related to the position.
• Experience overseeing and leading special projects and initiatives related to the bioeconomy.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert on the bioeconomy.
• Experience conducting program and policy analysis to support strategic planning for bioeconomy initiatives.
• Experience leading partnership development and outreach with other organizations on bioeconomy-related issues.
• Experience preparing bioeconomy-related written and oral products to support senior-level decision-making.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Successfully complete the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Meet the federal direct-de deposit requirement for federal payments.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Submit to urinalysis drug screening before appointment and random testing thereafter; continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• Submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter.
• There is no education substitution for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize research and analysis across policy and technical issues related to biofuels, biomass feedstock production, biomaterials, and bio-manufacturing.
• Support OEEP’s engagement on international biofuel issues.
• Develop domestic and international approaches to advance the bioeconomy through USDA programs and authorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and principal authority for agency representatives on bioeconomy goals, objectives, and issues concerning the forest and agriculture sectors.
• Represent the Department in meetings with other agencies.
• Evaluate conclusions and recommendations on bioeconomy-related policy issues from USDA agencies, task forces, study groups, and private agricultural, trade, industry, conservation, and environmental groups.
• Represent USDA programs and activities in outreach-related forums.
• Provide expert program advice and strategic guidance to OCE leadership and senior departmental officials on biomass, biofuels, and the bioeconomy.
• Prepare and deliver issue papers, strategic assessments, briefing documents, and decision memoranda to support high-level policy decisions.
• Independently plan and conduct comprehensive program and policy analysis to support Department-wide strategic planning for bioeconomy initiatives.
• Prepare options and alternatives for future work and engage in the Office’s international efforts, including bilateral discussions, policy development, and programmatic activities.
• Lead efforts to develop partnerships and engage in outreach with other organizations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed