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). USDA supports the bioeconomy by providing resources and scientific research, helping American farmers remain globally competitive, and enabling businesses to produce innovative bioeconomy products.

The Bioeconomy Coordinator analyzes and integrates policy and technical information related to biofuels, biomass feedstock production, biomaterials, and bio-manufacturing. The position supports domestic and international efforts to advance the bioeconomy, including international biofuel engagement and bilateral discussions. The incumbent advises agency representatives and senior officials, represents USDA in interagency and outreach forums, and conducts policy and program analysis to inform strategic planning and high-level decisions.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13, directly related to the position, for the GS-14 level.
• Specialized experience managing special projects and initiatives related to the bioeconomy.
• Specialized experience serving as a subject matter expert on the bioeconomy.
• Specialized experience conducting program and policy analysis to support strategic planning for bioeconomy initiatives.
• Specialized experience coordinating partnership development and outreach with other organizations on bioeconomy-related issues.
• Specialized experience preparing written and oral bioeconomy-related products to support senior-level decision-making.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must pass satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint checks, E-Verify, and any applicable probationary or trial period requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and undergo a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and credit report.
• Must submit to urinalysis before appointment and random drug testing thereafter; appointment and continued employment are conditional on negative results.
• If selected, must submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter, and comply with applicable financial disclosure requirements.
• There is no education substitution for the specialized experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and integrate policy and technical information concerning biofuels, biomass feedstock production, biomaterials, and bio-manufacturing.
• Support OEEP engagement on international biofuel issues.
• Assist in developing domestic and international approaches to advance the bioeconomy through USDA programs and authorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for agency representatives on bioeconomy goals, objectives, and issues concerning the forest and agriculture sectors.
• Represent the Department in meetings with other agencies.
• Review and synthesize conclusions and recommendations on bioeconomy 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 forums.
• Provide expert program advice and strategic guidance to OCE leadership and senior departmental officials on biomass, biofuels, and the bioeconomy.
• Prepare issue papers, strategic assessments, briefing documents, and decision memoranda to support high-level policy decisions.
• Conduct detailed program and policy analysis to support Department-wide strategic planning for bioeconomy initiatives.
• Prepare options and alternatives for future work and participate in the Office’s international efforts, including bilateral discussions, supporting OEEP leadership on international bioeconomy issues.
• Support partnership development and outreach with other organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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