Assistant U S Trade Representative for Japan Korea and & APEC Affairs

Assistant U S Trade Representative for Japan Korea and & APEC Affairs

Department: Executive Office of the President

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The incumbent serves as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for Japan, Korea, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Affairs.

Major Duties:

• As the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Japan, Korea, and APEC Affairs, ES-301-00, your typical work assignments may include the following: Represents the U.S. Trade Representative on a broad range of policy making and negotiating assignments. Serves as the U.S. government's chief negotiator in the bilateral or multilateral trade negotiations with or related to Japan, Korea, and the member economies of APEC. Devises and implements all aspects of U.S. negotiating strategy to ensure success. Represents the USTR and chairs interagency groups for the formulation and implementation of U.S. trade policy. Represents the U.S. government and the USTR in regularly scheduled and ad hoc consultations and negotiations with representatives of Japan, Korea, and the member countries of APEC, and serves as the U.S. Chief Negotiator with same. Meets regularly in the U.S. and abroad with foreign governments and U.S. stakeholders to discuss trade problems and to take account of their concerns and advice in developing policy and negotiating strategy. Endeavors to involve Japan, Korea, and the member economies of APEC in the world trading system in ways which are consistent with U.S. interests. Responsible for providing a bilateral and multilateral focus to the work of the USTR in dealing with Japan, Korea, and the member economies of APEC. Coordinates individual issues to prepare the USTR and his/her deputies for consultations with representatives of other countries. Participates in interagency and intergovernmental reviews of economic policy. Explains and defends the Administration's trade policies to Congress, the public and foreign counterparts. Manages a staff of professional trade policy analysts and negotiators; assigns work, projects and evaluates for compliance with overall agency goals and objectives. Manages and monitors office budget and staff allocations. Develops performance goals and expectations, and carries out disciplinary actions as needed. Carries out other supervisory responsibilities necessary to effectively manage the office.

Qualifications: Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Expert knowledge of Japanese and Korean trade policies and practices, as well as international and bilateral trade and investment issues. TQ2: Demonstrated experience related to negotiating and/or implementing trade agreements, and in developing strategies and tactics for negotiations. TQ3: Demonstrated skill in preparing written policy briefing, analyses, and option papers, as well as in making presentations to senior level officials in the public and private sector, and to foreign government officials on technical information and policy issues. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-03