Foreign Affairs Officer

The position is assigned to the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Office of European Union and Regional Affairs (EUR/ERA). The position serves as a senior Foreign Affairs Officer and China expert with responsibility to coordinate the EUR bureau's strategic direction to advance United State's Government China policy priorities in and with Europe .

Analyzes emerging legislation, Administration directives, and developments affecting U.S. China policy priorities in Europe.

Develops and evaluates untested strategies to capitalize on emerging regional opportunities, as well as innovative options and alternatives for addressing complex policy issues.

Independently and authoritatively determines, plans, and executes comprehensive assessments to identify and apply the most appropriate tools and methodologies.

Engages with government, commercial, and cultural officials in support of Department and USG China policy priorities in Europe.

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.